1029 J St
Sacramento 95814 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58034, -121.49223
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $565,000 ($497,000–$633,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$13,351 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (5 total permits, latest Dec 6, 2024).
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: 1121 I Street Mixed-Use (400 ft NE, 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 (~$6,891/yr at $565,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$574/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:
- 9,600 sq ft (0.22 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · Multiple Stories
- Tax rate area:
- 03187
- Addresses on lot:
- 1029 J 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: $497,000 – $633,000 · 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
- 1121 I Street Mixed-Use (Entitled)400 ft NE
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).
- 1121 I Street Eight Story Mixed Use (In review)480 ft NE
In "In review" for 2.8 yr (since Jan 19, 2024), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (206 housing units, $61,800,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 918 J Façade Remodel (Entitled)0.1 mi W
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).
- 5-Story Mixed Use (Entitled)0.31 mi E
In "Entitled" for 7 yr (since Nov 5, 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 (60 housing units, $12,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Champas Construction (2 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Luna Construction (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Icon General Contractors (184 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Black Pine Builders (85 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Browning Construction (66 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (5 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2426471 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Dec 6, 2024 | $2,000 | EXPEDITED - EOTC - Minor Electrical Outlet Relocation and Replacement in commercial office Suite 230. |
| COM-2324391 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 31, 2024 | $62,000 | EPC - Interior Partitions, Doors. No HVAC or electrical modifications. No Change in Occupancy/Use. |
| COM-2209506 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jul 29, 2022 | $85,000 | EPC - Construct partition walls, add sink, insta-hot water heater, and electrical. |
| COM-1820904 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Oct 26, 2018 | $14,100 | EXPEDITED - Demolition of existing interior partition. Construction od new interior partition. Install new door, frame, … |
| COM-1603294 |