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ActiveSingle Family

$2,499,888

505 Westside Ave, Sunnyvale 94087

Beds4
Baths2.5
Sqft2,425
DOM12
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

Stealth density via ADU/JADU addition is the recommended strategy on this modern 1992 home to avoid the high cost of total demolition. The lot is fully utilized with 55% coverage, which acts as a major blocker to an SB 9 lot split. Exceptional demographics with $250,000+ median incomes support premium pricing for any added square footage.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Sunnyvale)

2026-07-21812 COVENTRY Sunnyvale CA 94087
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2026-07-21542 COLUMBIA Sunnyvale CA 94085
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2026-07-21973 LANTANA Sunnyvale CA 94086
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2026-07-211299 AYALA Sunnyvale CA 94086
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2026-07-211462 NOME Sunnyvale CA 94087
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2026-07-21813 LAKECHIME Sunnyvale CA 94089
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Parcel & Zoning Info

APN20204015
Official Lot Sqft4,356
Zoning Code--
SB 9 StatusLikely · up to 4 units
Unlock Pathways
Ministerial ADU Ministerial SB 9 Density Bonus
Entitlement RiskLow (0/100)

ADU Potential

Feasibility Score54/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage55.7%

Deep lot · Corner lot · ~53 ft frontage × 108 ft deeproom to set a detached ADU back from the street with a buffer — reads as a separate 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

Redevelopment Score12/100
ClassBuilt out
FAR Utilization124% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+0 sqft

Existing home already uses most of the allowable floor area — little expansion headroom. Zoning allows roughly 1,960 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: Sunnyvale Muni Code Ch. 19.32, Table 19.32.020 (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

Chester W. Nimitz Elementary

Cupertino Union

0.6 miles away
Middle School

Sunnyvale Middle

Sunnyvale

1.2 miles away
High School

Fremont High

Fremont Union High

0.2 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

89/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 94087.

Flippability Score

45/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

69%

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 94087 averaging $1,385/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,455,200
New Build3,638 sqft
Total Capital Required$4,130,088
Estimated Resale (ARV)$5,038,630

Projected Profit

$908,542
22.0% ROI

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