$1,750,000
905 El Rio Dr, San Jose 95125
AddressIntel AI Briefing
An SB 9 lot split into multiple units is the optimal play, utilizing the flat 8,276 sqft lot and 100/100 ADU score to maximize density. Despite liquefaction requiring extra foundation engineering, the 93.9% owner-occupancy rate supports a highly profitable exit.
Property Permit History
Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (San Jose)
Parcel & Zoning Info
ADU Potential
Standard lot · Corner lot · ~103 ft frontage × 136 ft deep, typical proportions for a detached ADU behind or beside the home. 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
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 3,724 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
Fire Severity
Liquefaction
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
Canoas Elementary
San Jose Unified
Willow Glen Middle
San Jose Unified
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Santa Clara County Office of Education
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
94/100
Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 95125.
Flippability Score
78/100
Measures neighborhood renovation density vs. recent permits on this property.
Bidding War Prob.
22%
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 3,724 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 95125: $923/sqft.
Projected Profit
Warning: Margin is tight for the construction risk.