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ActiveSingle Family

$1,830,000

1955 Brittan Ave, San Carlos 94070

Beds2
Baths1
Sqft1,180
DOM3
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

The optimal path here is stealth density: primary + ADU + JADU to capitalize on the highly affluent $250k+ median income demographics, though liquefaction remains a minor geological blocker. While active local addition permits signal a hot market, the listing's 'move-in ready' condition and high asking price limit immediate redevelopment margins. A light addition or garage conversion yields a safer, more predictable return than a full rebuild.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (San Carlos)

2026-08-03112 WILDWOOD AVE SAN CARLOS CA 94070
Building Residential-Bathroom Remodel
--Issued
2026-07-31819 RUTHERDALE AVE SAN CARLOS CA 94070
Building Residential-Interior Remodel
--Issued
2026-07-302468 SAN CARLOS AVE SAN CARLOS CA 94070
Building Residential-Bathroom Remodel
--Issued
2026-07-3022 WHITMAN CT SAN CARLOS CA 94070
Building Residential-Bathroom Remodel
--Issued
2026-07-30128 HILLCREST RD SAN CARLOS CA 94070
Building Residential-Interior Remodel
--Issued
2026-07-302025 BELMONT AVE SAN CARLOS CA 94070
Building Residential-Bathroom Remodel
--Issued

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN051211060
Official Lot Sqft4,400
Zoning CodeNO DATA ASSIGNED
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
Entitlement RiskLow (0/100)

ADU Potential

Feasibility Score64/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage26.8%

Flag / irregular · ~103 ft frontage × 109 ft deep, a tucked-away rear unit is very private; access is typically via the pole driveway.

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 Score46/100
ClassExpansion room
FAR Utilization67% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+580 sqft

Meaningful unused floor-area headroom under current zoning, room to add square footage. Zoning allows roughly 1,760 sqft of gross floor area on this lot.

Screening estimate comparing existing living area to the city's single-family floor-area limit. City sets no explicit FAR (or is not individually curated); allowable area is a conservative estimate. Source: conservative default (0.40 FAR — city not individually curated) (as of 2026-06-30). Verify FAR, coverage, setbacks, and height with the local planning dept.

Hazard Snapshot

Flood Zone

X
Area of minimal flood hazard.

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

Brittan Acres Elementary

San Carlos Elementary

0.3 miles away
Middle School

Central Middle

San Carlos Elementary

0.5 miles away
High School

Redwood High

Sequoia Union High

0.8 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

86/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 94070.

Flippability Score

48/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

46%

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.

We don't hold this jurisdiction's floor-area rule, so the default builds to roughly 1,760 sqft from a conservative 0.40 FAR approximation — a starting point, not a zoning answer. Check the local code before you rely on it.

Median of 6 recent single-family sales in 94070: $1,423/sqft.

Hard Costs$720,000
New Build1,800 sqft
Total Capital Required$2,725,000
Estimated Resale (ARV)$2,561,400

Projected Profit

-$163,600
-6.0% ROI

Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.

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