300 J St
Sacramento 95814 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.58186, -121.50243
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $663,000 ($583,000–$743,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$69,905 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (27 total permits, latest Oct 21, 2026).
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: 301 Capitol Mall (0.15 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 (~$8,008/yr at $663,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$667/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:
- 49,223 sq ft (1.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Hotel
- Tax rate area:
- 03009
- Addresses on lot:
- 1075 3RD ST; 300 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 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: $583,000 – $743,000 · 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)0.15 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)0.25 mi SW
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).
- 800 K Mixed Use (Fee estimate)0.35 mi SE
In "Fee estimate" for 9.7 yr (since Feb 16, 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 (92 housing units, $20,222,208 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Sacramento Commons - Capitol Towers Estimate (Fee estimate)0.36 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 10.7 yr (since Mar 3, 2016), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (218 housing units, $39,082,146 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Hci (2 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · New multifamily / condos / mixed-use); Apex Site Solutions (2 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Quality Telecom Consultants (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Famand (1 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Fluoresco Services (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Sign).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (27 permits, 0 grouped projects)
Showing 15 most recent permits| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2622250 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Issued | Iss. Oct 21, 2026 | $38,609 | Provide and install all required conduit, pathways, wire, backboxes, and related electrical infrastructure for the fire … |
| COM-2525256 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Dec 15, 2025 | $283,000 | EPC - Replace fire pumps, like for like. |
| COM-2524691 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Void | App. Nov 25, 2025 | $283,000 | 1) (Dual) Replace diesel/Electric fire pumps and jockey pump. Existing fire pump (750gpm @ 120psi rating). New fire pump… |
| COM-2508648 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. May 21, 2025 | $153,348 | EPC - Like for Like 7 rooftop package units |
| SIG-2427209 |