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ActiveSingle Family

$1,698,800

5963 Vera Cruz Dr, San Jose 95120

Beds4
Baths2
Sqft1,670
DOM14
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

The optimal strategy is an 'SB 9 lot split into 4 units' or 'stealth density: primary + ADU + JADU' to exploit the excellent 96/100 ADU feasibility and 8,276 sqft lot. Built in 1965 and lacking recent renovations, this older structure is a prime candidate for a major value-add or redevelopment. The high household income in this census block supports a robust ARV ceiling for newly constructed units.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (San Jose)

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Single-Family
--Active

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN57527020
Official Lot Sqft8,276
Zoning Code--
SB 9 StatusLikely · up to 4 units
Unlock Pathways
Ministerial ADU Ministerial SB 9 Density Bonus AB 1033 (sell ADU as condo)
Entitlement RiskLow (0/100)

ADU Potential

Feasibility Score96/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage20.2%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~122 ft frontage × 137 ft deep, a 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 Score58/100
ClassTeardown candidate
FAR Utilization45% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+2,054 sqft

Small, older home using a low share of the allowable building envelope on a sizable lot, a scrape-and-rebuild or major-expansion play. Zoning allows roughly 3,724 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

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

Guadalupe Elementary

Union Elementary

0.1 miles away
Middle School

Dartmouth Middle

Union Elementary

0.8 miles away
High School

Leigh High

Campbell Union High

1.5 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

79/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 95120.

Flippability Score

78/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

23%

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.

Zoning allows roughly 3,724 sqft on this lot, and the default builds to that envelope. The FAR figure is a discretionary-review trigger, not a hard cap.

Median of 6 recent single-family sales in 95120: $929/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,480,000
New Build3,700 sqft
Total Capital Required$3,353,800
Estimated Resale (ARV)$3,437,300

Projected Profit

$83,500
2.5% ROI

Warning: Margin is tight for the construction risk.

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