1303 J St
Sacramento 95814 · Mansion Flats · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57943, -121.48883
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $614,000 ($540,000–$688,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$13,588 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (19 total permits, latest Oct 13, 2026).
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 (0.16 mi 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 (~$7,450/yr at $614,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$621/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:
- 12,701 sq ft (0.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Office (General) · Multiple Stories
- Tax rate area:
- 03187
- Addresses on lot:
- 1303 J ST; 1303 J ST STE 100 STE 100; 1303 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: $540,000 – $688,000 · 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)0.16 mi 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).
- Convention Center Hotel (Fee estimate)0.16 mi S
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).
- 1121 I Street Eight Story Mixed Use (In review)0.17 mi NW
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).
- 16th & J MIXED USE (Entitled)0.24 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 4.5 yr (since May 26, 2022), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (200 housing units across 0 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Icon General Contractors (2 on parcel, 170 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Carlisle Construction (8 on parcel, 8 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Sabah International (3 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Riverstone Renovations And Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Mid Cal Constructors (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (19 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2620859 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Issued | Iss. Oct 13, 2026 | $20,000 | Replacement of Fire Alarm system with Non Proprietary System |
| COM-2609250 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 17, 2026 | $155,934 | EPC - EXPEDITED - Tenant Improvement including new interior partitions and related electrical, mechanical, fire sprinkle… |
| COM-2407138 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jun 4, 2024 | $61,483 | EPC - SUITE 600 - Remodel to include breakroom, copy room, storage room, and new office cubicles. Divide existing suite … |
| COM-2321464 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Oct 9, 2023 | — | EPC - revision to COM-2307168 reduction in electrical scope of work new plans provided |