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ActiveSingle Family

$1,899,000

1538 Hallcrest Dr, San Jose 95118

Beds5
Baths3
Sqft1,910
DOM8
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

This updated 1962 San Jose home sits in a stable, high owner-occupancy neighborhood. The optimal play is stealth density: primary + ADU + JADU to maximize rental returns without the expense of a full teardown. This strategy bypasses local building hurdles while capitalizing on strong neighborhood demographics.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (San Jose)

2026-07-211984 NORTH STAR CL , SAN JOSE CA 95131-0000
1 & 2 Family Residential
--Active
2026-07-209056 VILLAGE VIEW LP , SAN JOSE CA 95135-0000
Condo
--Active
2026-07-201320 LICK AV , SAN JOSE CA 95110-3230
Apartment
--Active
2026-07-205138 FOREST GLEN DR , SAN JOSE CA 95129-2123
Single-Family
--Active
2026-07-202286 CHERRYSTONE DR , SAN JOSE CA 95128-1218
Single-Family
--Active
2026-07-201545 LAURELWOOD CROSSING TR , SAN JOSE CA
1 & 2 Family Residential
--Active

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN45126030
Official Lot Sqft5,663
Zoning Code--
SB 9 StatusLikely · up to 4 units
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Ministerial ADU Ministerial SB 9 Density Bonus AB 1033 (sell ADU as condo)
Entitlement RiskLow (0/100)

ADU Potential

Feasibility Score86/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage33.7%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~87 ft frontage × 111 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 Score15/100
ClassBuilt out
FAR Utilization75% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+638 sqft

Existing home already uses most of the allowable floor area — little expansion headroom. Zoning allows roughly 2,548 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

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

Reed Elementary

San Jose Unified

0.2 miles away
Middle School

John Muir Middle

San Jose Unified

0.7 miles away
High School

Branham High

Campbell Union High

0.6 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

70/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 95118.

Flippability Score

60/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

29%

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 95118 averaging $850/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,146,000
New Build2,865 sqft
Total Capital Required$3,220,000
Estimated Resale (ARV)$2,435,250

Projected Profit

-$784,750
-24.4% ROI

Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.

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