1515 J St
Sacramento 95814 · Mansion Flats · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57884, -121.48566
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $719,000 ($633,000–$805,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$152,966 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (25 total permits, latest Oct 6, 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: Juno Mixed-Use (500 ft SE, 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 (~$8,647/yr at $719,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$721/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:
- 108,900 sq ft (2.50 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Recreational · Theater · Indoor
- Tax rate area:
- 03187
- Addresses on lot:
- 1515 J ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-3-SPD — Central Business District Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Public/Quasi-Public
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: $633,000 – $805,000 · 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
- Juno Mixed-Use (In review)500 ft SE
In "In review" for 9.6 yr (since Apr 18, 2017), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (198 housing units, $55,118,716 declared valuation across 11 permits).
- Convention Center Hotel (Fee estimate)0.16 mi SW
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)0.22 mi N
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).
- 1121 I Street Mixed-Use (Entitled)0.32 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Kitchell Cem (10 on parcel, 13 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Nyecon (2 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Acco Engineered (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Johnson Controls Fire Protection (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Lawson Ssp Group (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (25 permits, 1 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2621525 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Issued | Iss. Oct 6, 2026 | $145,476 | CITY PROJECT. Replacement of the existing Simplex 4020 Fire Alarm Control Panel and associated addressable devices like … |
| COM-2525826 | General repair | Finaled | Iss. Jan 6, 2026 | $33,965 | EPC - Install ceiling-suspended exhaust fan in mechanical room |
| COM-2522005 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Oct 29, 2025 | $2,000 | EPC - Add (1) new cellular communicator to existing Fire Alarm Control Panel. |
| COM-2510931 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Jul 28, 2025 |