1201 J St
Sacramento 95814 · Mansion Flats · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57985, -121.49041
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $621,000 ($546,000–$696,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$20,240 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (24 total permits, latest Jul 24, 2024).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Mansion Flats
39 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (73.2 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#15 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Mansion Flats)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. 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 (420 ft NW, 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 (~$7,529/yr at $621,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$627/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:
- 12,800 sq ft (0.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · Multiple Stories
- Tax rate area:
- 03187
- Addresses on lot:
- 1201 J ST; 1201 J ST STE 100 STE 100; 1201 J ST STE 200 STE 200
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: reduced flood risk due to levee (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: $546,000 – $696,000 · 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)420 ft NW
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)510 ft N
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).
- Convention Center Hotel (Fee estimate)0.23 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 13, 2023), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale (28 housing units, $175,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- The Grace (Entitled)0.33 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.4 yr (since Jun 27, 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 (26 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Ap Thomas Construction (5 on parcel, 16 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Pacific Neon (4 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Sign); Abm Building Solutions (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · General repair); Sentinel Fire Equipment (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Icon General Contractors (182 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (24 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2413141 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Jul 24, 2024 | $40,000 | EXPEDITED - EPC - Project consists of installation of new outdoor lighting at existing rooftop deck, as well as installa… |
| COM-2319260 | Addition (adds square footage) | Withdrawn | App. Sep 11, 2023 | $200,000 | EPC - EXPEDITED 10-5-5 - THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ALUMINUM 3781 sq. ft. TRELLIS STRUCTURE OVER AN … |
| SIG-2103636 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Apr 5, 2021 | $18,580 | Install 2 Attached Illuminated Signs |
| COM-2106047 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Mar 23, 2021 | — | EPC - DEFERRED TO COM-1910678. Submittal for Room 111 Loyal Legion Back Bar structural shop drawings. Includes EOR revis… |