1230 J St
Sacramento 95814 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57902, -121.48992
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $885,000 ($779,000–$991,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$292,611 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (12 total permits, latest Aug 15, 2025).
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: 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 (0.14 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 (~$10,539/yr at $885,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$878/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:
- 41,520 sq ft (0.95 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Hotel
- Tax rate area:
- 03187
- Addresses on lot:
- 1230 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: 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: $779,000 – $991,000 · 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)0.14 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).
- 1121 I Street Eight Story Mixed Use (In review)0.16 mi 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)0.17 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).
- 16th & J MIXED USE (Entitled)0.29 mi E
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: Mesa Energy (3 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Interserv (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Plan revision / deferred submittal); Digney York Associates (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Dome Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Digney York Associates California (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (12 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2508730 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 15, 2025 | $2,547,038 | EXPEDITED - Area of work- 45,010 SF. Construction type- I-A. Occupancy- A2,A3,B,F,M,S1. Work includes renovation of the … |
| COM-2515702 | Remodel / interior alteration | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 7, 2025 | $165,295 | EPC - NO EXTERIOR WORK. Removal of existing floor, wall and ceiling finishes throughout the public space on the basemen… |
| COM-2420008 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Oct 23, 2024 | $550,000 | EPC - Scope of work includes upgrading the Building Automation System (BAS) UUKL Controls |
| COM-2416516 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jul 25, 2024 | — | EXPEDITED - EPC - Revision to COM-2405863. Scope of work includes Title 24 adjustments made to the lighting controls for… |