2020 J St
Sacramento 95811 · Midtown / Winn Park / Capital Avenue · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57617, -121.47924
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $739,000 ($650,000–$828,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 6 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Oct 14, 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: 2101 J Mixed Use (340 ft NE, 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 (~$8,875/yr at $739,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$740/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:
- 38,400 sq ft (0.88 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Medical / Dental · Multiple Stories
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1014 21ST ST; 2020 J 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: $650,000 – $828,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95811) · FY 2026
Studio $1,840 · 1BR $1,930 · 2BR $2,380 · 3BR $3,170 · 4BR $3,650
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 2101 J Mixed Use (Entitled)340 ft NE
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).
- Juno Mixed-Use (In review)0.3 mi NW
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).
- 9 Apartments (Fee estimate)0.32 mi S
In "Fee estimate" for 6.6 yr (since Apr 24, 2020), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (10 housing units, $2,150,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
- 23rd & F Street - Mixed Use Apartments (In review)0.39 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sonitrol Of Sacramento (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Air Control Services (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Fletchers Plumbing And Contracting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Davis Reed Construction (24 in ½ mi · New commercial / non-residential building); Icon General Contractors (23 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (6 permits, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2622961 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Verify | App. Oct 14, 2026 | — | REVISION TO COM-2619550: Submit As-Built plans of the approved fire alarm system. |
| COM-2619550 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Issued | Iss. Sep 14, 2026 | $3,200 | Existing Bosch Fire Alarm Control Panel is no longer operational. Replace existing alarm control panel and initiating de… |
| COM-2108610 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 28, 2021 | $3,600 | EXPEDITED - EPC - EOTC- Extend Gas line 20' to new PG&E Meter |
| COM-2023370 | New commercial / non-residential building | Withdrawn | App. Dec 17, 2020 |