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ActiveSingle Family

$2,358,000

245 El Cajon Way, Los Gatos 95032

Beds4
Baths3
Sqft1,539
DOM2
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

The optimal play is stealth density: primary + ADU + JADU to leverage the 100/100 ADU feasibility in an extremely affluent Los Gatos demographic. However, the liquefaction zone acts as a key blocker that will elevate structural engineering costs and complicate foundation design. Navigating the ministerial pathway will bypass discretionary hurdles to unlock significant equity.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Los Gatos)

2026-08-0416230 CAMINO DEL SOL, LOS GATOS CA 95032
Residential - Copper Re-pipe
--Active
2026-08-0416515 MARCHMONT DR, A, LOS GATOS CA 95032
Online Pre-aplication
--Pending
2026-08-04Unknown
Residential - HVAC
--Pending
2026-08-04210 PENN WAY, LOS GATOS CA 95032
Residential - Water Heater
--Pending
2026-08-0416230 CAMINO DEL SOL, LOS GATOS CA 95032
Residential - Water Line
--Active
2026-08-04140 PROSPECT AVE, LOS GATOS CA 95032
Online Pre-aplication
--Received

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN42424048
Official Lot Sqft8,276
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
Entitlement RiskLow (0/100)

ADU Potential

Feasibility Score100/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage18.6%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~102 ft frontage × 200 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 Score52/100
ClassExpansion room
FAR Utilization57% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+1,141 sqft

Meaningful unused floor-area headroom under current zoning, room to add square footage. Zoning allows roughly 2,680 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: Los Gatos Town Code 29.40.075 (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

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

Carlton Elementary

Union Elementary

1.0 miles away
Middle School

Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Los Gatos Union Elementary

1.0 miles away
High School

Los Gatos High

Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High

1.9 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

76/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 95032.

Flippability Score

82/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

18%

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 2,680 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 95032: $1,205/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,080,000
New Build2,700 sqft
Total Capital Required$3,613,000
Estimated Resale (ARV)$3,253,500

Projected Profit

-$359,500
-10.0% ROI

Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.

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