$1,298,000
1457 Mercado Way, San Jose 95131
AddressIntel AI Briefing
This modern, turnkey townhouse is priced almost exactly at market parity, offering a highly stable but low-margin investment option. Its high-quality 2014 construction and strong estimated rental yield make it an attractive hands-off play for a passive investor. Because there is only one active unit, a bulk consolidation play is not possible, but the property represents a reliable, hassle-free buy-and-hold.
Property Permit History
Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (San Jose)
Parcel & Zoning Info
Condo Investment Snapshot
Price positioning vs. 111 recent comparable condo/townhome sales in this ZIP. Est. rent is a rule-of-thumb (price ÷ 24 ÷ 12), not a market quote. SB 9 / ADU development analysis doesn't apply to condos: the owner doesn't control the underlying land.
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. Liquefaction and fault flags: modified from California Geological Survey, Web Service of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones and Web Service of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).
Nearby Public Schools
Vinci Park Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary
ACE Inspire Academy
San Jose Unified
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter
East Side Union High
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
60/100
Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 95131.
Flippability Score
30/100
Measures neighborhood renovation density vs. recent permits on this property.
Bidding War Prob.
13%
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.
Median of 4 recent townhome sales in San Jose (95131): $646/sqft. Sized within 25% of the 2,800 sqft build, because smaller houses sell for more per foot and pricing a rebuild off them overstates resale.
Commission, transfer tax and closing. Deducted from resale before profit, so the ROI below is net of the exit rather than gross.
Carry on total capital for the project duration. At 0% the model is a cash purchase; 12 months at a typical construction-loan rate moves ROI by 6 to 10 points on a deal this size, so price it with your real rate.
Projected Profit
Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.
Recent Comparables (San Jose 95131)
Sized to the modelled 2,800 sqft build: sales within 25% of it. Smaller houses sell for more per foot, so pricing a rebuild off them overstates resale.