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ActiveSingle Family

$2,100,000

1251 Delmas Ave, San Jose 95125

Beds4
Baths2.5
Sqft2,815
DOM10
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

Built in 2008, this large home is in excellent condition and does not justify a teardown. However, the liquefaction hazard zone acts as a developer blocker for heavy new construction. The most profitable play is stealth density, utilizing a simple JADU conversion to create secondary rental income.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (San Jose)

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--Active

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN43401061
Official Lot Sqft4,356
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 Score46/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage64.6%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~90 ft frontage × 104 ft deepa 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 Score4/100
ClassBuilt out
FAR Utilization144% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+0 sqft

Existing home already uses most of the allowable floor area — little expansion headroom. Zoning allows roughly 1,960 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

River Glen

San Jose Unified

0.5 miles away
Middle School

Willow Glen Middle

San Jose Unified

1.4 miles away
High School

Willow Glen High

San Jose Unified

1.3 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

91/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 95125.

Flippability Score

45/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

23%

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 95125 averaging $1,123/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,689,200
New Build4,223 sqft
Total Capital Required$3,964,200
Estimated Resale (ARV)$4,742,429

Projected Profit

$778,229
19.6% ROI

Warning: Margin is tight for the construction risk.

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