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ActiveSingle Family

$8,998,000

253 Fremont Ave, Los Altos 94024

Beds5
Baths6.5
Sqft4,787
DOM13
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

A teardown-and-mansionize development is the clear winner for this massive, low-coverage 37,462 sqft lot with an outdated 106-year-old house. No environmental hazards exist, allowing for a seamless, high-end redevelopment in an ultra-wealthy neighborhood. This is a trophy development opportunity with substantial margins.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Los Altos)

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN18948024
Official Lot Sqft37,462
Zoning Code--
SB 9 StatusLikely · up to 4 units
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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 Coverage12.8%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~280 ft frontage × 282 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 Utilization74% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+1,709 sqft

Existing home already uses most of the allowable floor area — little expansion headroom. Zoning allows roughly 6,496 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 Altos Muni Code 14.06.070 (R1-10) (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

Covington Elementary

Los Altos Elementary

0.2 miles away
Middle School

Georgina P. Blach Junior High

Los Altos Elementary

1.5 miles away
High School

Los Altos High

Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

1.2 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

72/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 94024.

Flippability Score

82/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

41%

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 94024 averaging $2,031/sqft.

Hard Costs$2,872,400
New Build7,181 sqft
Total Capital Required$12,045,400
Estimated Resale (ARV)$14,584,611

Projected Profit

$2,539,211
21.1% ROI

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