Redwood City Building Permits & Teardown Predictor
We track every Redwood City building permit, demolition filing, zoning change, and off-market transaction in one place — giving spec builders and developers a single feed of where the market is moving. Each permit is scored against lot value, structure age, and neighborhood comps to surface high-ROI teardown and new-build opportunities before they hit the MLS.
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Why Developers Target Redwood City
Redwood Cityhas seen a surge in “mansionization” — older, smaller homes on large lots demolished to build luxury spec homes. AddressIntel's algorithm identifies these aging properties from Floor Area Ratio (FAR), recent neighborhood comps, and permit velocity.
- Automated Demolition Cost Estimates
- New-Build Proforma ROI Generation
- Real-time Permit Webhooks
Redwood City Market Metrics
| Permits Tracked | 330 |
|---|---|
| Demolition Permits | 5 |
| New-Construction Permits | 2 |
| Median Teardown ROI | +15% |
| High-Probability Teardowns | 70 Active |
| Total Declared Permit Value | — |
Redwood City & San Mateo County Building Permits
AddressIntel tracks 330 Redwood City building permits as part of our San Mateo County building permits dataset, pulled from municipal sources and updated regularly. Whether you need to look up a single Redwood City building permit for one address or scan San Mateo County building permits for teardown and new-construction activity, every filing is scored for developer ROI and teardown potential.
Working a teardown? See our guide to the demolition permit process, or learn who tracks Silicon Valley building permits and how San Mateo County permit data reaches developers.
Top Teardown Opportunities in Redwood City
| Address | Teardown Score | Est. Developer ROI | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1615 Edgewood Rd | 95 | +55% | $2,498,000 |
| 624 Sapphire St | 90 | +51% | $970,000 |
| 252 Blakewood Way | 90 | +51% | $1,899,950 |
| 1027 Valota Rd | 90 | +38% | $1,395,000 |
| 1585 Union Ave | 82 | +45% | $1,698,000 |
| 117 Hudson St | 82 | +19% | $2,788,000 |
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Recent Redwood City Building Permits
The latest Redwood City building permits and demolition filings, drawn from 330 permits we track for the city — pulled from municipal sources and updated regularly.
| Address | Type | Value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 GRAND ST | TREE | — | 2104-05-07 |
| 1236 REESE ST | ALTERATIONS_RESIDENTIAL | — | 2026-07-24 |
| 785 BROADWAY | CONSTRUCTION PERMITS | — | 2026-07-24 |
| 555 AVENUE DEL ORA | CONSTRUCTION PERMITS | — | 2026-07-24 |
| 224 SPRING ST | CONSTRUCTION PERMITS | — | 2026-07-24 |
| 518 GRAND ST | ALTERATIONS_RESIDENTIAL | — | 2026-07-24 |
| 201 REDWOOD SHORES PKWY | FIRE BUILDING | — | 2026-07-24 |
| 485 BROADWAY | CONSTRUCTION PERMITS | — | 2026-07-24 |
Redwood City Teardown & Permit FAQ
How many teardown opportunities are there in Redwood City?
AddressIntel currently tracks 70 high-probability teardown opportunities in Redwood City, scored by lot value, structure age, and neighborhood comps.
What is the typical developer ROI on a Redwood City teardown?
Across scored Redwood City teardown candidates, the median projected developer ROI is approximately 15%. Actual returns depend on land cost, build spec, and timeline.
Where can I find recent Redwood City building permits?
AddressIntel tracks Redwood City building permits (330 permits currently on file), including new construction, additions, and demolition filings, pulled from municipal sources and updated regularly. See the recent permits table above for the latest activity.
How do I find demolition permits in Redwood City?
AddressIntel tracks Redwood City building and demolition permits (5 full-structure demolition permits currently tracked), updated regularly from municipal sources.