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ActiveSingle Family

$6,888,888

730 S El Monte Ave, Los Altos 94022

Beds5
Baths4.5
Sqft4,316
DOM13
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

A premium stealth density play (primary + ADU + JADU) is highly viable here, capitalizing on the outstanding 98/100 ADU score and wealthy demographics. Given the property's modern 2015 build, a full teardown is unnecessary; instead, maximizing lot split potential or adding luxury ADUs yields the highest returns.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Los Altos)

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN33602065
Official Lot Sqft14,810
Zoning Code--
SB 9 StatusLikely · up to 4 units
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Ministerial ADU Ministerial SB 9 Density Bonus
Entitlement RiskLow (0/100)

ADU Potential

Feasibility Score98/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage29.1%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~167 ft frontage × 181 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 Score15/100
ClassBuilt out
FAR Utilization102% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+0 sqft

Existing home already uses most of the allowable floor area, little expansion headroom. Zoning allows roughly 4,231 sqft of gross floor area on this lot.

Screening estimate comparing existing living area to the city's single-family floor-area limit. FAR rule curated from current municipal code. Source: Los Altos Muni Code 14.06.070 (R1-10) (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

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

Covington Elementary

Los Altos Elementary

0.5 miles away
Middle School

Georgina P. Blach Junior High

Los Altos Elementary

1.7 miles away
High School

Palo Alto Middle College High

Palo Alto Unified

1.0 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

65/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 94022.

Flippability Score

75/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

22%

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 4,316 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 94022: $2,180/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,720,000
New Build4,300 sqft
Total Capital Required$8,783,888
Estimated Resale (ARV)$9,374,000

Projected Profit

$590,112
6.7% ROI

Warning: Margin is tight for the construction risk.

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