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ActiveSingle Family

$3,249,000

1270 University Dr, Menlo Park 94025

Beds4
Baths2.5
Sqft2,170
DOM8
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

This high-density townhouse-style property represents a turnkey investment rather than a redevelopment play. Its strong purchase-to-ARV alignment suggests limited margins for heavy remodeling, making a long-term rental yield strategy the most viable angle.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Menlo Park)

2026-07-261225 BAY LAUREL DR, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Building Pre-Application
--Received
2026-07-261793 SANTA CRUZ AVE, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Building Pre-Application
--Received
2026-07-26751 NEWBRIDGE ST, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Revision
--Received
2026-07-24450 HERMOSA WAY, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Building Pre-Application
--Received
2026-07-24535 OAK KNOLL LN, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Revision
--Received
2026-07-241250 UNIVERSITY DR, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Building Pre-Application
--Received

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN071501030
Official Lot Sqft1,548
Zoning CodeNO DATA ASSIGNED
SB 9 StatusBlocked
SB 9 Block Reasons
Lot below 2,400 sqft (no split)
Development Blockers No cost/risk blockers detected
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Ministerial ADU
Entitlement RiskLow (0/100)

ADU Potential

Feasibility Score16/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size500 sqft
Existing Coverage140.2%

Flag / irregular · ~55 ft frontage × 57 ft deepa tucked-away rear unit is very private; access is typically via the pole driveway.

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 Utilization78% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+630 sqft

Existing home already uses most of the allowable floor area — little expansion headroom. Zoning allows roughly 2,800 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: Menlo Park Muni Code 16.16.030 (R-1-U) / 16.14.030 (R-1-S) (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

Encinal Elementary

Menlo Park City Elementary

0.9 miles away
Middle School

Hillview Middle

Menlo Park City Elementary

0.9 miles away
High School

Menlo-Atherton High

Sequoia Union High

1.0 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

93/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 94025.

Flippability Score

15/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

37%

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 94025 averaging $1,017/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,302,000
New Build3,255 sqft
Total Capital Required$4,726,000
Estimated Resale (ARV)$3,310,335

Projected Profit

-$1,415,665
-30.0% ROI

Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.

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