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ActiveSingle Family

$999,950

677 Lava Way, San Jose 95133

Beds3
Baths1.5
Sqft1,152
DOM15
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

The optimal play is an SB 9 lot split into multiple units to leverage the generous 7,405 sqft lot with only 15% existing coverage. No hazardous environmental blockers are present, and the potential ARV exceeding $2M makes density creation highly profitable.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (San Jose)

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Parcel & Zoning Info

APN25432013
Official Lot Sqft7,405
Zoning Code--
SB 9 StatusLikely · up to 4 units
Unlock Pathways
Ministerial ADU Ministerial SB 9 Density Bonus AB 1033 (sell ADU as condo)
Entitlement RiskLow (0/100)

ADU Potential

Feasibility Score100/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage15.6%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~128 ft frontage × 128 ft deep, a 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 Score61/100
ClassTeardown candidate
FAR Utilization35% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+2,180 sqft

Small, older home using a low share of the allowable building envelope on a sizable lot, a scrape-and-rebuild or major-expansion play. Zoning allows roughly 3,332 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

X
Area of minimal flood hazard.

Fire Severity

None
Not in a mapped state fire severity zone.

Liquefaction

No
Not in a mapped liquefaction zone.

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

Ben Painter Elementary

Alum Rock Union Elementary

0.7 miles away
Middle School

William Sheppard Middle

Alum Rock Union Elementary

0.7 miles away
High School

Independence High

East Side Union High

0.1 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

60/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 95133.

Flippability Score

75/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

20%

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.

Zoning allows roughly 3,332 sqft on this lot, and the default builds to that envelope. The FAR figure is a discretionary-review trigger, not a hard cap.

Median of 6 recent single-family sales in 95133: $890/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,320,000
New Build3,300 sqft
Total Capital Required$2,494,950
Estimated Resale (ARV)$2,937,000

Projected Profit

$442,050
17.7% ROI

Warning: Margin is tight for the construction risk.

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