3809 J St
Sacramento 95816 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57055, -121.45599
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-1 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $723,000 ($636,000–$810,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 4 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Feb 7, 2024, 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)
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
Demolition (COM-2320421): Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of demolition permits in City of Sacramento (median 1d, 90th pct 35d, n=705).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 4 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (0.38 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 (~$8,692/yr at $723,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$724/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:
- 4,670 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Store / Office Combo · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3809 J ST; 3811 J ST; 3815 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: $636,000 – $810,000 · 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)0.38 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)0.47 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.
- Demolition (COM-2320421) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 4 mo — slower than 90% of demolition permits in City of Sacramento (median 1d, 90th pct 35d, n=705).
- Sign (SIG-2207003) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo (5.3× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Jones And Lamberti Builders (2 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Sacramento City Signs (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Tms Construction (24 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, 1 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2320421 | Demolition | Finaled | Iss. Feb 7, 2024 | $58,000 | EPC - Repair structural deficiencies found with the building. This includes some minor demolition work, adding structur… |
| COM-2223829 | Commercial tenant improvement | Withdrawn | Iss. Jan 30, 2023 | $58,000 | EPC - The included scope is to make structural retrofits needed due to structural issues discovered during demolition ph… |
| SIG-2207003 | Sign | Expired Permit | Iss. Jul 11, 2022 | $3,000 | Install cabinet sign w/ LED Halo Channel letters and push thru LED Acrylic letters. |
| COM-2121035 | Commercial tenant improvement | Expired Permit | Iss. Apr 4, 2022 |