San Carlos Building Permits & Teardown Predictor
We track every San Carlos 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 San Carlos
San Carloshas 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
San Carlos Market Metrics
| Permits Tracked | 49 |
|---|---|
| Demolition Permits | 0 |
| New-Construction Permits | 2 |
| Median Teardown ROI | +15% |
| High-Probability Teardowns | 63 Active |
| Total Declared Permit Value | $7,862,267 |
San Carlos & San Mateo County Building Permits
AddressIntel tracks 49 San Carlos 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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos
| Address | Teardown Score | Est. Developer ROI | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | +39% | $550,000 | |
| 2033 San Carlos Ave | 95 | +39% | $4,250,000 |
| 0 Devonshire Blvd | 95 | +42% | $295,000 |
| 1008 Porto Marino Dr | 85 | +39% | $3,850,000 |
| 2820 Brittan Ave | 85 | +36% | $1,889,000 |
| 448 Emerald Ave | 82 | +37% | $2,048,000 |
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Recent San Carlos Building Permits
The latest San Carlos building permits and demolition filings, drawn from 49 permits we track for the city — pulled from municipal sources and updated regularly.
| Address | Type | Value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 883 HEATHER DR SAN CARLOS CA 94070 | Building Residential-Bathroom Remodel | — | 2026-07-24 |
| 1423 GREENWOOD AVE SAN CARLOS CA 94070 | Building Residential- Addition | — | 2026-07-23 |
| 1100 CEDAR ST SAN CARLOS CA 94070 | Building Residential- Addition | $60,000 | 2026-07-22 |
| 608 WELLINGTON DR SAN CARLOS CA 94070 | Building (Residential) - SB9 | — | 2026-07-22 |
| 105 BROOK ST SAN CARLOS CA 94070 | Building (Residential) - Kitchen Remodel | $45,000 | 2026-07-21 |
| 967 MC CUE AVE SAN CARLOS CA 94070 | Building (Residential) - Kitchen Remodel | $20,000 | 2026-07-20 |
| 62 CLUB DR SAN CARLOS CA 94070 | Building (Residential) - JADU | $125,000 | 2026-07-20 |
| 1044 SUNSET DR SAN CARLOS CA 94070 | Building Residential- Addition | $500,000 | 2026-07-20 |
San Carlos Teardown & Permit FAQ
How many teardown opportunities are there in San Carlos?
AddressIntel currently tracks 63 high-probability teardown opportunities in San Carlos, scored by lot value, structure age, and neighborhood comps.
What is the typical developer ROI on a San Carlos teardown?
Across scored San Carlos 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 San Carlos building permits?
AddressIntel tracks San Carlos building permits (49 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 San Carlos?
AddressIntel tracks San Carlos building and demolition permits, updated regularly from municipal sources.