2838 J St
Sacramento 95816 · Midtown / Winn Park / Capital Avenue · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57328, -121.46844
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $843,000 ($742,000–$944,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 7 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Jun 21, 2021, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Sign (SIG-1916100): Issued after 6 mo (9.5× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Hattie's House (0.22 mi SW, 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 (~$10,060/yr at $843,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$838/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:
- 25,600 sq ft (0.59 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Vehicle Oriented · Service Station
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 1010 29TH ST; 1012 29TH ST; 1014 29TH 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: $742,000 – $944,000 · 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
- Hattie's House (Entitled)0.22 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.1 yr (since Oct 6, 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 (24 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1301 32nd St (In review)0.35 mi SE
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.
- Sign (SIG-1916100) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 6 mo (9.5× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1814640) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 8.3 yr (73.8× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Perry Builders (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Sign); Alaska Marine Refrigeration (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Amb Enterprises (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Able Maintenance (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Electrical / panel); Wfc Builders (21 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (7 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIG-2113082 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Jun 21, 2021 | $10,000 | Permit to Complete SIG-2003007 - Convert existing monument sign to LED/ No Change in size. |
| SIG-2003007 | Sign | Issued | Iss. May 5, 2020 | $10,000 | Convert existing monument sign to LED/ No Change in size. |
| SIG-1916100 | Sign | Finaled | Iss. Feb 20, 2020 | $400 | Remove & replace aluminum fascia panels and attached illuminated cabinet sign. |
| COM-1824149 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 25, 2019 | $10,750 | EPC Submittal - Remodel of Commercial Building - Remove and replace coffee equipment, add a deli case to store and displ… |
| SUB-1814640 | Plan revision / deferred submittal |