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ActiveSingle Family

$1,539,000

5194 Running Bear Dr, San Jose 95136

Beds4
Baths2
Sqft1,525
DOM16
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

The best move is a stealth density play of constructing a primary residence and ADUs under San Jose's fast-track pathways. Soil liquefaction is an active blocker that requires specialized engineering for heavy ground-up multiplexes. Active city permitting suggests plenty of local builder support.

Property Permit History

No permit history found directly associated with this property's address.

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Parcel & Zoning Info

APN68502028
Official Lot Sqft6,534
Zoning Code--
SB 9 StatusLikely · up to 4 units
SB 9 Block Reasons No SB 9 disqualifiers found
Development Blockers
Liquefaction
Unlock Pathways
Ministerial ADU Ministerial SB 9 Density Bonus AB 1033 (sell ADU as condo)
Entitlement RiskLow (0/100)

ADU Potential

Feasibility Score84/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage23.3%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~116 ft frontage × 127 ft deepa tucked-away rear unit is very private; access is typically via the pole driveway. A second street frontage lets an ADU take its own entrance and address.

Screening heuristic based on lot size, existing coverage, lot orientation, and hazard overlays. CA ADU law is ministerial statewide; verify max size, setbacks, and JADU owner-occupancy with the local planning dept.

Redevelopment Potential

Redevelopment Score40/100
ClassExpansion room
FAR Utilization52% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+1,415 sqft

Meaningful unused floor-area headroom under current zoning — room to add square footage. Zoning allows roughly 2,940 sqft of gross floor area on this lot.

Screening estimate comparing existing living area to the city's single-family floor-area limit. FAR figure is a discretionary-review trigger, not a hard cap — treat as approximate. Source: SJMC 20.30.200; 20.100.1020 (Single-Family House Permit) (as of 2026-06-30). Verify FAR, coverage, setbacks, and height with the local planning dept.

Hazard Snapshot

Flood Zone

D
Special flood hazard area; insurance may be required.

Fire Severity

None
Not in a mapped state fire severity zone.

Liquefaction

Yes
In a mapped liquefaction zone. May require specialized foundation engineering.

Fault Zone

No
Not in a mapped Alquist-Priolo fault zone.

Not a substitute for a Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD) report. Zones reflect available GIS data and may not cover all localities.

Nearby Public Schools

Elementary School

Edenvale Elementary

Oak Grove Elementary

0.5 miles away
Middle School

Davis (Caroline) Intermediate

Oak Grove Elementary

0.4 miles away
High School

Oak Grove High

East Side Union High

0.7 miles away

School boundaries are subject to change. Nearest school distance does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Check with the local district. Data provided by CDE.

Proprietary Intelligence

Market Heat Index

73/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 95136.

Flippability Score

50/100

Measures neighborhood renovation density vs. recent permits on this property.

Bidding War Prob.

17%

Likelihood of multiple offers based on local list-to-sale ratios and DOM.

Proforma ROI Calculator

Back-of-the-napkin deal analysis across development strategies.

Based on 6 recent sales in 95136 averaging $646/sqft.

Hard Costs$915,200
New Build2,288 sqft
Total Capital Required$2,629,200
Estimated Resale (ARV)$1,478,048

Projected Profit

-$1,151,152
-43.8% ROI

Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.

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