128 J St
Sacramento 95814 · Old Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58304, -121.50456
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $487,000 ($429,000–$545,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 2 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 18, 2022, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
- ✓ Above-average reinvestment in Old Sacramento
12 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (85.7 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#25 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Old Sacramento)
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: 301 Capitol Mall (0.23 mi S, fee estimate). 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 (~$6,002/yr at $487,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$500/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:
- 3,922 sq ft (0.09 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03243
- Addresses on lot:
- 126 J ST; 128 J ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-3-SPD — Central Business District Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 2)
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 06067C0160J, 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: $429,000 – $545,000 · 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
- 301 Capitol Mall (Fee estimate)0.23 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 9.8 yr (since Jan 27, 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 (100 housing units, $200,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- 27 Story Residential Mixed Use (Fee estimate)0.28 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 5.3 yr (since Aug 11, 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 (231 housing units, $112,000,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- Railyards Lot 46A Apartments (Entitled)0.46 mi E
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).
- Railyards Lot 43 Multifamily Five Story (Fee estimate)0.48 mi E
In "Fee estimate" for 2.6 yr (since Apr 3, 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 (300 housing units, $80,216,824 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Gps Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Repair tied to a housing/code case); Celik Engineering (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Icon General Contractors (83 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Browning Construction (49 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Jones And Lamberti Builders (38 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (2 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2203658 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 18, 2022 | $8,317 | Install new water service to 126 / 128 J St in alley - 90-lnft. If work is required within City Right of Way, the Appl… |
| COM-1711987 | Repair tied to a housing/code case | Finaled | Iss. Nov 14, 2017 | $10,615 | HSG Case 16-028182: Replace dry rotted stair treads, structural repair at column. |