3939 J St
Sacramento 95819 · East Sacramento · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.57030, -121.45389
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned H in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $910,000 ($801,000–$1,019,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$83,897 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (12 total permits, latest Apr 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)
about 48% 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
Remodel / interior alteration (COM-2217412): Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
- ! 3 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (0.34 mi N, 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 (~$10,824/yr at $910,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$902/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:
- 16,727 sq ft (0.38 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Office · Medical / Dental · Multiple Stories
- Tax rate area:
- 03005
- Addresses on lot:
- 3939 J ST; 3939 J ST STE 100 STE 100; 3939 J ST STE 104 STE 104
Zoning & Land Use
H — Hospital Zone (O)
2040 General Plan: Public/Quasi-Public
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUUnlikely
Zoned H (public / institutional): the zone doesn't allow homes, so state ADU rules don't apply.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotUnlikely
Zoned H (public / institutional), not a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsUnlikely
Zoned H (public / institutional), 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 (about 48% of the lot); Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (about 52% 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: $801,000 – $1,019,000 · 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
- Accessory dwelling unit at 512 San Miguel Way (In review)0.34 mi N
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.
- Remodel / interior alteration (COM-2217412) (Expired Permit)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
- Remodel / interior alteration (COM-1614875) (Finaled)On this parcel
Issued after 3 mo — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in City of Sacramento (median 4d, 90th pct 55d, n=8,151).
- New home at 3945 L St (Issued)0.17 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).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Md Builders (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Descor (2 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement); Nor Cal Roofing (3 on parcel, 3 in ½ mi · Roof replacement); Sb James Construction California Capitol Construction Management (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Barnett Altman Ii (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Commercial tenant improvement).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (12 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-2407191 | Plan revision / deferred submittal | Complete | App. Apr 4, 2024 | — | EPC. Revision to Dignity Health OSHPD III. Revision of lighting and ceiling layout. Added copy area to check-in and sch… |
| COM-2319508 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 17, 2024 | $1,200,000 | EPC - OSHPD III- Interior remodel at Dignity health for tenant clinic rooms (exam room, procedure room, employee support… |
| COM-2316710 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Aug 18, 2023 | $68,000 | EPC - This application is for an interior only DEMO at the Dignity Health. Size- 7,926 SF. There is no exterior work. … |
| COM-2300429 | Commercial tenant improvement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 13, 2023 | $3,000,000 | EPC - THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT WILL BE A MAJOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT RENOVATION OF APPROXIMATELY 6,867 GROSS SQU… |