801 J St
Sacramento 95814 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58123, -121.49559
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $722,000 ($635,000–$809,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$129,133 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (8 total permits, latest Jul 16, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Downtown
162 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (114.0 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#33 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Downtown)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 918 J Façade Remodel (510 ft SE, entitled). 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 (~$8,681/yr at $722,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$723/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:
- 39,050 sq ft (0.90 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · Multiple Stories
- Tax rate area:
- 03187
- Addresses on lot:
- 801 J ST; 917 8TH ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-3-SPD — Central Business District Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 15)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-3 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-3 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-3 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
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 X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0180J, 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: $635,000 – $809,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95814) · FY 2026
Studio $1,640 · 1BR $1,720 · 2BR $2,120 · 3BR $2,820 · 4BR $3,250
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 918 J Façade Remodel (Entitled)510 ft SE
In "Entitled" for 5.5 yr (since May 26, 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 (10 housing units across 0 permits).
- Canopy Hotel (In review)0.16 mi S
In "In review" for 8.1 yr (since Oct 2, 2018), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (55 housing units, $90,000,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Railyards Lot 46A Apartments (Entitled)0.24 mi N
In "Entitled" for 6.9 yr (since Dec 9, 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 (150 housing units across 0 permits).
- 1121 I Street Mixed-Use (Entitled)0.25 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.7 yr (since Mar 2, 2023), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (204 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Schetter Electric (1 on parcel, 17 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Airco Mechanical (1 on parcel, 11 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Hamilton Pacific (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Johnson Controls Fire Protection (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Foothill Fire Protection (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2612225 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Jul 16, 2026 | $6,000 | EPC - Changing POTS line to cell. |
| COM-2600454 | EV charger | Plan Check Wait | App. Jan 8, 2026 | $75,168 | EPC - Install new 200 amp. feeder form MSB in the basement to 2nd level location. Install fuses if tied into MSB meter a… |
| COM-2001595 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Application | App. Jan 30, 2020 | $35,000 | Add 6 EV charging stations, 10 total spaces, providing 1 van accessible and 1 standard accessible stall, re-stripe parki… |
| COM-1810623 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jul 10, 2018 | $53,512 | Install new Variable Frequency Drive, CO sensors and motor replacement for interior of parking garage |
| COM-1716080 |