3701 J St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57076, -121.45675
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-1 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $794,000 ($699,000–$889,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$54,490 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Jan 17, 2025).
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
Addition (adds square footage) (COM-1614931): Issued after 7 mo (4.8× the 42d median) — slower than 90% of addition (adds square footage) permits in City of Sacramento (median 42d, 90th pct 162d, n=1,948).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (0.39 mi NE, 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 (~$9,502/yr at $794,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$792/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:
- 6,189 sq ft (0.14 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Medical / Dental · Two Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3701 J ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-1 — Limited 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-1 (commercial): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (commercial), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned C-1 (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: $699,000 – $889,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (In review)0.39 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.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1301 32nd St (In review)0.43 mi W
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.
- Addition (adds square footage) (COM-1614931) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 7 mo (4.8× the 42d median) — slower than 90% of addition (adds square footage) permits in City of Sacramento (median 42d, 90th pct 162d, n=1,948).
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.24 mi SE
Active in "Issued" for 18 mo (first record May 20, 2025) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $800,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Gorman Construction (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Brower Mechanical CA (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Brower Mechanical (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Tms Construction (23 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Wells Pools (22 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2501020 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Jan 17, 2025 | $8,000 | Permit to complete work commenced under expired permit COM-2116403: Change Out (1) 2.5 Ton Rooftop HVAC package unit onl… |
| COM-2116403 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 29, 2021 | $8,000 | Change Out (1) 2.5 Ton Rooftop HVAC package unit only. Like for Like. |
| COM-1614931 | Addition (adds square footage) | Finaled | Iss. Apr 4, 2017 | $113,521 | 112SF ADDITION FOR NEW ELEVATOR SHAFT |