3246 J St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57182, -121.46295
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2-SPD in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $788,000 ($693,000–$883,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$5,760 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest Feb 25, 2019).
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)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Hattie's House (0.41 mi 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 (~$9,433/yr at $788,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$786/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:
- 12,758 sq ft (0.29 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3246 J ST; 3248 J ST; 3250 J ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-2-SPD — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 4)
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: $693,000 – $883,000 · 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)0.41 mi W
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)0.2 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 3500 Harmon Aly (Applied)0.17 mi E
In "Applied" for 2.2 yr (since Sep 17, 2024), 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 1223 35th St (Entitled)0.22 mi SE
In "Entitled" for 2.3 yr (since Jul 26, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Mark Iii Construction (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Repair tied to a housing/code case); Hb Urethane Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Smp Construction And Maintenance (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · General repair); Wfc Builders (21 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Tms Construction (12 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-1903193 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 25, 2019 | $1,000 | EXPEDITED - HSG Case 18-021481: Units 3246 & 3252 Added Scope of Work of CN COM-1819965 1/9/19. Suite 3252 Removal of (2… |
| COM-1819965 | Repair tied to a housing/code case | Finaled | Iss. Oct 16, 2018 | $12,000 | EXPEDITED - HSG Case 18-021481: Remove & Replace (6) existing meters & a new 400A MSP, all single phase. 1-line plan set… |
| COM-1814904 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Aug 3, 2018 | $22,500 | HSG Case 18-021481: Re-Roof w/ deck repairs. Install spray polyurethane foam (Bayseal 3.0) and Silicone (Momentive 3400… |
| COM-1616460 | General repair | Expired Permit | Iss. Nov 2, 2016 | $8,000 | SUPPORT EXISTING FOUNDATION WITH THE PUSH PIER SYSTEM. |