1530 J St
Sacramento 95814 · Downtown · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57788, -121.48563
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-3-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $606,000 ($533,000–$679,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$41,580 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (6 total permits, latest Jan 9, 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: Juno Mixed-Use (440 ft E, 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 (~$7,358/yr at $606,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$613/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:
- 12,800 sq ft (0.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Restaurant · Dining
- Tax rate area:
- 03187
- Addresses on lot:
- 1530 J ST; 1530 J ST # 100 # 100; 1530 J ST # 120 # 120
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: $533,000 – $679,000 · 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)440 ft 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).
- Convention Center Hotel (Fee estimate)0.12 mi W
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)0.29 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)0.36 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: Jones And Lamberti Builders (4 on parcel, 28 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Rex Moore Group (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Icon General Contractors (100 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Bt Builders (40 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Davis Reed Construction (24 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2427839 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Jan 9, 2025 | $5,575 | EPC - Fire alarm panel and annunciator replacement. |
| FPP-2324954 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Nov 22, 2023 | — | EPC - EXPEDITED - REVISION TO FPP-2303684: Remove demising wall from permit scope. |
| FPP-2303684 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 11, 2023 | $20,000 | EPC - EXPEDITED - FPP 1530 J Street #100. Interior demising wall and structural mods. SEE REVISION FPP-2324954: Remo… |
| FPP-2305284 | Commercial tenant improvement | Withdrawn | App. Mar 17, 2023 | $30,000 | EPC - EXPEDITED - Add demising wall and structural change. |
| FPP-2302172 | Plan revision / deferred submittal |