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ActiveSingle Family

$1,999,999

1596 McKendrie St, San Jose 95126

Beds4
Baths2
Sqft1,809
DOM12
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

Stealth density adding accessory units is the most viable path, though liquefaction and a 1924 historic structure make a full SB 9 split highly complex. The current renovated status of the main house makes demolition economically counterproductive. Developers should proceed with caution given that the current asking price sits above typical neighborhood ARV.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (San Jose)

2026-07-211984 NORTH STAR CL , SAN JOSE CA 95131-0000
1 & 2 Family Residential
--Active
2026-07-209056 VILLAGE VIEW LP , SAN JOSE CA 95135-0000
Condo
--Active
2026-07-201320 LICK AV , SAN JOSE CA 95110-3230
Apartment
--Active
2026-07-205138 FOREST GLEN DR , SAN JOSE CA 95129-2123
Single-Family
--Active
2026-07-202286 CHERRYSTONE DR , SAN JOSE CA 95128-1218
Single-Family
--Active
2026-07-201545 LAURELWOOD CROSSING TR , SAN JOSE CA
1 & 2 Family Residential
--Active

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN27406001
Official Lot Sqft4,792
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 AB 1033 (sell ADU as condo)
Entitlement RiskLow (0/100)

ADU Potential

Feasibility Score60/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage37.8%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~101 ft frontage × 109 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 Utilization84% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+347 sqft

Existing home already uses most of the allowable floor area — little expansion headroom. Zoning allows roughly 2,156 sqft of gross floor area on this lot.

Screening estimate comparing existing living area to the city's single-family floor-area limit. FAR figure is a discretionary-review trigger, not a hard cap — treat as approximate. Source: SJMC 20.30.200; 20.100.1020 (Single-Family House Permit) (as of 2026-06-30). Verify FAR, coverage, setbacks, and height with the local planning dept.

Hazard Snapshot

Flood Zone

D
Special flood hazard area; insurance may be required.

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

Merritt Trace Elementary

San Jose Unified

0.5 miles away
Middle School

Herbert Hoover Middle

San Jose Unified

0.5 miles away
High School

Abraham Lincoln High

San Jose Unified

0.7 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

62/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 95126.

Flippability Score

45/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

15%

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 95126 averaging $695/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,085,600
New Build2,714 sqft
Total Capital Required$3,260,599
Estimated Resale (ARV)$1,886,230

Projected Profit

-$1,374,369
-42.2% ROI

Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.

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