240 W El Camino Ave
Sacramento 95833 · Gardenland · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.61093, -121.46934
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and mapped FEMA A99 flood due diligence; benchmark value $441,000 ($388,000–$494,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-1 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (6 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 11, 2021, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (A99, all of the lot of lot)
Zone A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) overlaps this parcel. Expect mandatory flood insurance for federally backed loans and floodplain elevation/mitigation rules for new units or SB 9 applications.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 251 W El Camino Ave (200 ft N, in review). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$5,477/yr at $441,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$456/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 9,583 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03126
- Addresses on lot:
- 240 W EL CAMINO AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
- SB 9: split into two lotsPossible, with conditions
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 9,583 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original. FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone A99) covers all of the lot: the project must meet the National Flood Insurance Program floodplain standards, or the lot needs a map revision.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone A99: 1% annual chance flood (Special Flood Hazard Area) (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0176J, effective June 16, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $388,000 – $494,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95833) · FY 2026
Studio $1,920 · 1BR $2,020 · 2BR $2,480 · 3BR $3,300 · 4BR $3,810
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
21 active or recent development projects (46 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 243 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction10 permits (43 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)10 permits (11 units)
- Demolition3 permits
- Additions & renovations24 permits
- Building systems174 permits
- Repairs4 permits
- Other18 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 251 W El Camino Ave (In review)200 ft N
In "In review" for 2.1 yr (since Oct 1, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Apartment Building (Entitled)0.46 mi W
In "Entitled" for 5.8 yr (since Feb 4, 2021), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (12 housing units, $2,505,854 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 355 Harding Ave (In review)0.16 mi SW
In "In review" for 14 mo (since Sep 3, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "updated" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- for 12 Unit Apartment Building (Fee estimate)0.49 mi W
In "Fee estimate" for 7.5 yr (since May 31, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (12 housing units, $1,390,404 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Star Energy (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Five Star Restoration And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Windows / doors / siding); Loder Construction (4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Imkat Construction (3 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)); California Dream Construction (2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2120797 | Windows / doors / siding | Expired Permit | Iss. Oct 11, 2021 | $29,541 | EPC - Exterior Repairs Due to Fire Damage. Repair Light Exterior Fire Damage, like for like to existing SFD and Alterati… |
| RES-2119944 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Sep 14, 2021 | $7,685 | Change-out installation of Gas - 050 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| RES-2119942 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Sep 14, 2021 | $10,000 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |