2201 J St
Sacramento 95816 · Boulevard Park · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57625, -121.47691
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $723,000 ($636,000–$810,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 8 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 17, 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)
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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Commercial tenant improvement (COM-2506476): Issued after 7 mo (3.2× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 2101 J Mixed Use (380 ft W, 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 (~$8,692/yr at $723,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$724/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:
- 6,400 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 2201 J ST; 917 22ND ST; 921 22ND ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 6)
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: $636,000 – $810,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95816) · FY 2026
Studio $2,120 · 1BR $2,220 · 2BR $2,730 · 3BR $3,630 · 4BR $4,190
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 2101 J Mixed Use (Entitled)380 ft W
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).
- 23rd & F Street - Mixed Use Apartments (In review)0.32 mi NE
In "In review" for 2.7 yr (since Mar 6, 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 (33 housing units, $2,961,763 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- Juno Mixed-Use (In review)0.41 mi W
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).
- K St Hotel (Fee estimate)0.38 mi W
In "Fee estimate" for 3.8 yr (since Feb 1, 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 ($14,597,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Charles Espinoza Construction (2 on parcel, 11 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); All In Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Davis Reed Construction (24 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Jeff Gunnell Construction (15 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); West Fork Construction (11 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (8 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2623291 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Verify | App. Oct 17, 2026 | — | REVISION TO COM-2420028: Remove Planter and railing, from original scope of work . As discussed with Sean in planning.… |
| COM-2616923 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Aug 5, 2026 | — | EPC - Revision to issued permit number COM-2519252 - FLOORING, PARTITION WALL, OUTDOOR/INDOOR RAISED SEATING, MAIN BAR S… |
| COM-2519252 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Jan 13, 2026 | $50,000 | EXPEDITED - EPC - COMMERCIAL CAFE TENANT IMPROVEMENT: RENOVATE SPACE FOR NEW CAFE WITH NO FOOD PREPARATION ON-SITE SE… |
| COM-2506476 | Commercial tenant improvement | Issued | Iss. Oct 22, 2025 | $60,000 | EPC - Install 4 mini split units, Lights and receptacles circuits. Install tank-less water heaters. Title 24 Spec for Pl… |