3835 J St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57053, -121.45570
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-1 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $808,000 ($711,000–$905,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 18, 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: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. 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: Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (0.37 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 (~$9,661/yr at $808,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$805/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:
- 19,862 sq ft (0.46 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Medical / Dental · Two Story
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3835 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: minimal flood hazard (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: $711,000 – $905,000 · 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)0.37 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)0.48 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.
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.2 mi S
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).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 3500 Harmon Aly (Applied)0.24 mi W
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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Sunseri Associates (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Nor Cal Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Tms Construction (26 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Wells Pools (22 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); Connected Technology (20 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2519710 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Sep 18, 2025 | $32,625 | E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 45 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0738-0002 |
| COM-2427294 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Permit | Iss. Feb 18, 2025 | $65,000 | EOTC - Remove and replace existing accounting ceiling tiles. Existing ceiling grids to remain. Verify 30r factor insulat… |
| COM-2427312 | Commercial tenant improvement | Withdrawn | App. Dec 17, 2024 | $65,000 | EPC - REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING ACOUNTING CEILING TILES. EXISTING CEILING GRIDS TO REMAIN. VERIFY 30 R FACTOR INSULATI… |
| COM-2101301 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Application | App. Jan 21, 2021 | $1,100,000 | EPC - Remodel of existing commercial building. Façade modifications, new roof, new interior finishes, new HVAC THE EX… |