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$1,998,000

3718 Benton St, Santa Clara 95051

Beds3
Baths2
Sqft1,388
DOM1
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

An SB 9 lot split into multiple units is the optimal play, unlocked by an exceptional 98/100 ADU score, low 17% lot coverage, and zero hazard blockers. The high owner-occupancy rate in this census tract indicates extremely strong end-user demand for newly developed residential units. Alternatively, a teardown-and-mansionize strategy would yield excellent margins given the low entry price relative to Santa Clara's top-tier comps.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Santa Clara)

2026-08-042433 MICHELE JEAN WY, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Regular Building Permit
--Submitted
2026-08-041365 JACKSON ST, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Regular Building Permit
--Submitted
2026-08-042427 MICHELE JEAN WY, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Regular Building Permit
--Submitted
2026-08-042149 BOHANNON DR, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Regular Building Permit
--Submitted
2026-08-041040 DI GIULIO AV, 200, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Regular Building Permit
--Submitted
2026-08-042090 DEL MONTE AV, SANTA CLARA CA 95051
Regular Building Permit
--Pending

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN31319009
Official Lot Sqft6,970
Zoning Code--
SB 9 StatusLikely · up to 4 units
Unlock Pathways
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 Coverage19.9%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~119 ft frontage × 123 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 Score57/100
ClassTeardown candidate
FAR Utilization38% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+2,236 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 3,624 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: Santa Clara City Code Ch. 18.12 (R1-6L) — no FAR; 40% coverage, 25ft/2-story (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

Laurelwood Elementary

Santa Clara Unified

0.2 miles away
Middle School

Marian A. Peterson Middle

Santa Clara Unified

0.6 miles away
High School

Santa Clara Community Day

Santa Clara Unified

0.4 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

86/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 95051.

Flippability Score

78/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

51%

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.

We don't hold this jurisdiction's floor-area rule, so the default builds to roughly 3,624 sqft from a conservative 0.40 FAR approximation — a starting point, not a zoning answer. Check the local code before you rely on it.

Median of 6 recent single-family sales in 95051: $1,389/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,440,000
New Build3,600 sqft
Total Capital Required$3,613,000
Estimated Resale (ARV)$5,000,400

Projected Profit

$1,387,400
38.4% ROI

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