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ActiveSingle Family

$2,100,000

1601 Hanchett Ave, San Jose 95128

Beds4
Baths2
Sqft2,348
DOM13
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

The optimal play is a teardown-and-mansionize or a high-density SB 9 split on this massive 9,148 sqft lot, yielding massive ROI due to the huge ARV gap. While liquefaction is a minor engineering blocker, the exceptional developer margins easily absorb the added structural cost.

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

APN27415055
Official Lot Sqft9,148
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 Score92/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage25.7%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~123 ft frontage × 150 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 Score63/100
ClassExpansion room
FAR Utilization57% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+1,769 sqft

Meaningful unused floor-area headroom under current zoning, room to add square footage. Zoning allows roughly 4,117 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

Luther Burbank Elementary

Luther Burbank

0.4 miles away
Middle School

Herbert Hoover Middle

San Jose Unified

0.5 miles away
High School

Abraham Lincoln High

San Jose Unified

0.2 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

87/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 95128.

Flippability Score

95/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

26%

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 4,117 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 95128: $1,028/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,640,000
New Build4,100 sqft
Total Capital Required$3,915,000
Estimated Resale (ARV)$4,214,800

Projected Profit

$299,800
7.7% ROI

Warning: Margin is tight for the construction risk.

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