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ActiveSingle Family

$2,320,000

2874 McGarvey Ave, Redwood City 94061

Beds4
Baths2.5
Sqft1,898
DOM14
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

With no major environmental hazards and high owner occupancy, the optimal play here is a stealth density model using primary + ADU + JADU via ministerial pathways. Listing keywords hint at an 'as is' teardown state, but moderate lot coverage and high initial purchase price constrain the ROI of a full teardown-and-mansionize build. There are no development blockers listed, making ADU construction a smooth process.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Redwood City)

2104-05-0710 GRAND ST
TREE
--Issued
2026-07-17554 LANCASTER WAY
ALTERATIONS_RESIDENTIAL
--Issued
2026-07-17467 TILLER LN
ALTERATIONS_RESIDENTIAL
--Issued
2026-07-17251 ENCINA AVE
ALTERATIONS_RESIDENTIAL
--Issued
2026-07-1731 MYRTLE ST
ALTERATIONS_RESIDENTIAL
--Issued
2026-07-17194 MYRTLE ST
SOLAR APP PLUS
--Issued

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN058352070
Official Lot Sqft6,293
Zoning CodeNO DATA ASSIGNED
SB 9 StatusLikely · up to 4 units
Unlock Pathways
Ministerial ADU Ministerial SB 9 Density Bonus
Entitlement RiskLow (0/100)

ADU Potential

Feasibility Score86/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage30.2%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~112 ft frontage × 117 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 Score52/100
ClassExpansion room
FAR Utilization63% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+1,102 sqft

Meaningful unused floor-area headroom under current zoning — room to add square footage. Zoning allows roughly 3,000 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: Redwood City Zoning Code Art. 5 & 48 (Apr 2026 standards) (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

Roosevelt Elementary

Redwood City Elementary

0.2 miles away
Middle School

John F. Kennedy Middle

Redwood City Elementary

0.6 miles away
High School

Sequoia High

Sequoia Union High

1.6 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 94061.

Flippability Score

55/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

46%

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 94061 averaging $1,231/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,138,800
New Build2,847 sqft
Total Capital Required$3,633,800
Estimated Resale (ARV)$3,504,657

Projected Profit

-$129,143
-3.6% ROI

Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.

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