3511 J St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57157, -121.45974
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-3 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $1,047,000 ($921,000–$1,173,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-3 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (13 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 21, 2025, 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 East Sacramento
522 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (62.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 30.4 citywide baseline) (#48 of 102 neighborhoods).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (East Sacramento)
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
Construct Detached Two-Story Garage (Serves 5 Apts) W/ Storage/Community Fitness Room & Above Unit: In "Entitled" for 8.7 yr (since Mar 19, 2018), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 1301 32nd St (0.3 mi SW, 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 (~$12,386/yr at $1,047,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$1,032/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:
- 8,276 sq ft (0.19 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Four Family · Fourplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3508 HARMON ALY; 3511 J ST; 3511 J ST APT 1 APT 1
Zoning & Land Use
R-3 — Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed. On a multifamily lot the state allowance is different: ADUs in non-living space of the building, plus up to eight detached ADUs.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned R-3 (multifamily residential), 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: $921,000 – $1,173,000 · 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
- Construct Detached Two-Story Garage (Serves 5 Apts) W/ Storage/Community Fitness Room & Above Unit (Entitled)On this parcel
In "Entitled" for 8.7 yr (since Mar 19, 2018), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1301 32nd St (In review)0.3 mi SW
In "In review" for 12 mo (since Nov 13, 2025), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). project_name changed to "GARAGE CONVERSION TO ADU" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (In review)0.49 mi NE
In "In review" for 4.4 yr (since Jul 7, 2022), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Expired Application" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Commercial tenant improvement (COM-1812533) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 17 mo (8.0× the 63d median) — slower than 90% of commercial tenant improvement permits in City of Sacramento (median 63d, 90th pct 201d, n=2,366).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Hooke Custom Cabinets (2 on parcel, 6 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Cal Vintage Roofing (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Connected Technology (16 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Wfc Builders (15 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Az Custom Construction (15 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2503546 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Feb 21, 2025 | $25,033 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 21 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0670-0009 |
| RES-2502173 | Roof replacement | Withdrawn | Iss. Jan 31, 2025 | $25,033 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 21 squares of TPO Single Ply. In-progress inspection required if 10 … |
| COM-2000922 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Jan 17, 2020 | — | Revision to Permit COM-1812533. Interior revision to clarify removal of all drywall for new finishes. Plans are to clari… |
| COM-1812533 | Commercial tenant improvement |