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ActiveSingle Family

$2,050,000

975 Sutter Ave, Sunnyvale 94086

Beds4
Baths2.5
Sqft1,522
DOM11
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

Tight margins on the ARV suggest stealth density: primary + ADU + JADU is the optimal play to maximize yield. The project is completely clear of hazards with no structural development blockers.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Sunnyvale)

2026-08-04939 POPLAR Sunnyvale CA 94086
Electrical
--ISSUED
2026-08-04721 VALONIA OAK Sunnyvale CA
Roofing
--ISSUED
2026-08-04755 PIERINO Sunnyvale CA 94086
Plumbing
--ISSUED
2026-08-04253 FRINGE TREE Sunnyvale CA 94086
Plumbing
--ISSUED
2026-08-04796 DUNCARDINE Sunnyvale CA 94087
Other
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2026-08-04664 SAN MIGUEL Sunnyvale CA 94085
Electrical
--ISSUED

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN16508016
Official Lot Sqft5,227
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 Score86/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage29.1%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~81 ft frontage × 111 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 Score48/100
ClassExpansion room
FAR Utilization65% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+830 sqft

Meaningful unused floor-area headroom under current zoning, room to add square footage. Zoning allows roughly 2,352 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: Sunnyvale Muni Code Ch. 19.32, Table 19.32.020 (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

Vargas Elementary

Sunnyvale

0.5 miles away
Middle School

Sunnyvale Middle

Sunnyvale

1.0 miles away
High School

Alta Vista High

Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

1.4 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

75/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 94086.

Flippability Score

25/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

31%

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 2,352 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 94086: $1,323/sqft.

Hard Costs$960,000
New Build2,400 sqft
Total Capital Required$3,185,000
Estimated Resale (ARV)$3,175,200

Projected Profit

-$9,800
-0.3% ROI

Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.

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