$4,999,800
2540 Howard Ave, San Carlos 94070
AddressIntel AI Briefing
This massive, brand-new 2026 build leaves absolutely no room for single-family conversion or teardown plays. High lot coverage restricts physical space, while liquefaction hazard zones increase site mitigation costs. The steep entry price point completely suppresses developer ROI.
Property Permit History
Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (San Carlos)
Parcel & Zoning Info
ADU Potential
Flag / irregular · ~106 ft frontage × 163 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
Existing home already uses most of the allowable floor area — little expansion headroom. Zoning allows roughly 2,665 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
Fire Severity
Liquefaction
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
Clifford Elementary
Redwood City Elementary
Central Middle
San Carlos Elementary
Redwood High
Sequoia Union High
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
84/100
Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 94070.
Flippability Score
10/100
Measures neighborhood renovation density vs. recent permits on this property.
Bidding War Prob.
45%
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 94070 averaging $1,145/sqft.
Projected Profit
Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.