5132 J St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56601, -121.44102
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-2 in City of Sacramento with likely ministerial ADU eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $771,000 ($678,000–$864,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Ministerial ADU / JADU pathway likely eligible
Zone R-2 allows residential use qualifying for ministerial ADU review under state law (7 ADU permits permitted within ¼ mile in 36 months).
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$4,800 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (3 total permits, latest Oct 4, 2024).
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: 53rd & Folsom (0.44 mi S, 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 (~$9,239/yr at $771,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$770/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:
- 6,331 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 5132 J ST
Zoning & Land Use
R-2 — Duplex Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 2)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Duplex Dwelling Zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
Zoned R-2 (two-family residential): we can't tell whether it counts as a single-family zone for SB 9. Duplex Dwelling 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: $678,000 – $864,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95819) · FY 2026
Studio $2,050 · 1BR $2,150 · 2BR $2,640 · 3BR $3,510 · 4BR $4,050
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- 53rd & Folsom (In review)0.44 mi S
In "In review" for 3 yr (since Oct 31, 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 (60 housing units, $13,597,212 declared valuation across 2 permits).
- 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (Entitled)0.49 mi NE
In "Entitled" for 3.5 yr (since Jun 1, 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 (30 housing units across 0 permits).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4608 Folsom Blvd (In review)0.48 mi SW
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 6, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). contractor changed to "INTEGRITY CONSTRUCTION & SOLUTIONS INC" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- 1133 47th ST DETACHED ADU (Entitled)0.26 mi W
In "Entitled" for 3.5 yr (since May 1, 2023), 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: Connected Technology (2 on parcel, 28 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Atticman Heating And Air Conditioning Insulation (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); Tim Lewis Communities (91 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Premier Pools (23 in ½ mi · Pool / spa); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2420768 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Oct 4, 2024 | $987 | Add 2nd 60amp circuit to garage subpanel and run approx. 35' 6 AWG wire in 3/4" EMT conduit with 10 AWG ground to new Un… |
| RES-2419005 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Aug 29, 2024 | $8,500 | New 200A MPS. Increase existing sub panel to 100A by installing #3 thhn and #8 ground. Add new 60A circuit to existing … |
| RES-2307025 | HVAC / heat pump | Finaled | Iss. Apr 10, 2023 | $23,000 | Change-out w/new ducts Split System to Split System. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be placed in… |