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ActiveSingle Family

$8,488,000

1836 Webster St, Palo Alto 94301

Beds5
Baths3.5
Sqft2,831
DOM13
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

An SB 9 lot split into 4 units represents the absolute best play to exploit this 100-year-old home's footprint and massive underlying land value. Liquefaction is present but manageable given the neighborhood's extreme $250k+ median income demographics. However, the high initial asking price severely compresses immediate margins, demanding a highly efficient build strategy.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Palo Alto)

2026-07-223186 DAVID AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303
Project - Building Permit
--In Plan Check
2026-07-224155 EL CAMINO WY, UNIT C, PALO ALTO CA 94306
Project - Building Permit
--Submitted
2026-07-228 TULIP LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303
Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
--Permit Issued
2026-07-22785 LA PARA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306
Revision-Building Permit
--Void
2026-07-22519 SEALE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301
Project - Building Permit
--In Plan Check
2026-07-222846 KIPLING ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306
Project - Building Permit
--Submitted

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN12406028
Official Lot Sqft9,583
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 Score94/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage29.5%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~166 ft frontage × 186 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 Utilization78% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+794 sqft

Existing home already uses most of the allowable floor area — little expansion headroom. Zoning allows roughly 3,625 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: PAMC 18.12.040 Table 2; max house size 6,000 sqft (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

Walter Hays Elementary

Palo Alto Unified

0.3 miles away
Middle School

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Palo Alto Unified

0.4 miles away
High School

Palo Alto High

Palo Alto Unified

0.8 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

68/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 94301.

Flippability Score

40/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

24%

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 94301 averaging $2,301/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,698,800
New Build4,247 sqft
Total Capital Required$10,361,800
Estimated Resale (ARV)$9,772,347

Projected Profit

-$589,453
-5.7% ROI

Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.

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