5644 J St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.56414, -121.43404
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $830,000 ($730,000–$930,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ 9 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Sep 11, 2026, 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
Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1925301): Pending in review for 6.9 yr (61.4× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (0.4 mi N, 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 (~$9,912/yr at $830,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$826/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:
- 17,875 sq ft (0.41 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Retail / Commercial · Small Retail · Multi-Tenant
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 5624 J ST; 5636 J ST; 5640 J ST
Zoning & Land Use
C-2 — General Commercial Zone (C)
2040 General Plan: Residential Mixed Use (FAR up to 2)
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: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0183H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $730,000 – $930,000 · 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
- 5617 Elvas Avenue Mixed Use (Entitled)0.4 mi N
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).
- Plan revision / deferred submittal (SUB-1925301) (Abandoned)On this parcel
Pending in review for 6.9 yr (61.4× the 41d median) — slower than 90% of plan revision / deferred submittal permits in City of Sacramento (median 41d, 90th pct 190d, n=69).
- Accessory dwelling unit at 1099 55th St (Approved)0.13 mi W
In "Approved" for 2.3 yr (since Aug 2, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
- 1209 56th St ADU/ Attached Garage (Entitled)0.19 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.1 yr (since Oct 11, 2021), 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: Dry Creek Constr (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Alpha Architectural Signs And Lighting (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Johnson United (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign); Sentinel Fire Equipment (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Fire alarm / sprinkler); Capitol Neon (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Sign).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (9 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2620068 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Sep 11, 2026 | — | REVISION TO COM-2612069: Design changes for equipment change |
| COM-2618501 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Aug 24, 2026 | — | REVISION TO RECORD COM-2513220 CHANGE OF ADDRESS ON PLANS TO EXISTING PERMITTO REFLECT CORRECT ADDRESS |
| SIG-2615898 | Sign | Issued | Iss. Aug 6, 2026 | $6,400 | EPC - Installation of one (1) wall-mounted illuminated sign, consisting of individual channel letters and logo. |
| COM-2612069 | Fire alarm / sprinkler | Finaled | Iss. Jun 24, 2026 | $4,500 | EPC - modify existing Ansul system for new equipment lineup SEE REVISION COM-2620068: Design changes for equipment ch… |
| COM-2513220 |