1401 K St
Sacramento 95814 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57836, -121.48821
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 (+$81,942 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (13 total permits, latest Mar 18, 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: 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: Convention Center Hotel (430 ft 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 (~$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:
- 267,022 sq ft (6.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Recreational · Sport Court / Field / Stadium
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1400 J ST; 1401 K 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: $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
- Convention Center Hotel (Fee estimate)430 ft 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).
- 16th & J MIXED USE (Entitled)0.19 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).
- Juno Mixed-Use (In review)0.22 mi E
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).
- 1121 I Street Mixed-Use (Entitled)0.23 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: California United Mechanical (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · General repair); Pacific Neon (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Sign); Integrated Sign Installations (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Sign); Dynamic Water Technologies (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Aa Sign Image (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (13 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2605343 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Issued | Iss. Mar 18, 2026 | $6,756 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Gas - 040 gallon, located inside building, screening not required. |
| COM-2526915 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Dec 18, 2025 | — | EPC - REVISION TO COM-2412418 - Minor changes to water conditioning systems |
| COM-2524466 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Issued | Iss. Dec 9, 2025 | $17,413 | EPC - Add new fire alarm devices for 5 & 6 Freight Elevator recall. |
| SIG-2523346 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Nov 25, 2025 | $80,655 | REMOVE 3 EXISTING MONUMENTS SIGNS TO BE REPLACED. USING EXISTING ANCHORAGES |
| COM-2419672 | Plan revision / deferred submittal |