1624 J St
Sacramento 95814 · Midtown / Winn Park / Capital Avenue · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57752, -121.48430
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $663,000 ($583,000–$743,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 10 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Apr 20, 2026, 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 Midtown / Winn Park / Capital Avenue
89 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (52.9 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#3 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (Midtown / Winn Park / Capital Avenue)
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 (240 ft N, 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 (~$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:
- 12,632 sq ft (0.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03245
- Addresses on lot:
- 1008 17TH ST; 1624 1/2 J ST; 1624 J ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 8)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-2 (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: $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
- Juno Mixed-Use (In review)240 ft N
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)0.19 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)0.32 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).
- 2101 J Mixed Use (Entitled)0.34 mi E
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Jan 5, 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 (40 housing units, $11,357,445 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Charles Espinoza Construction (1 on parcel, 7 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); True Line Builders (1 on parcel, 4 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Sacramento Control (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Hangtown Fire Control (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Sign Up (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (10 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2606960 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Apr 20, 2026 | $2,895 | EPC - Ansul Fire System Upgrade |
| COM-2403937 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Expired Permit | Iss. Mar 18, 2024 | $45,122 | EPC - THE SCOPE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO INSTALL AN AUTOMATIC/MANUAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ON THE FIRST FLOOR AT THE OWNER'S RE… |
| SIG-2403652 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 20, 2024 | $2,000 | REFACE EXISTING ATTACHED ILLUMINATED SIGN |
| COM-2210448 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. May 18, 2022 | — | EPC - REVISION TO COM-2204074: TO LEAVE EXISTING EXTERIOR DOOR AS IS. |
| COM-2204074 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled |