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$2,898,000

795 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto 94303

Beds3
Baths2
Sqft1,421
DOM9
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AddressIntel AI Briefing

An exceptional development opportunity where an SB 9 lot split into multiple units represents the absolute highest and best use. The massive gap between the entry price and the market ARV creates a highly favorable environment for building. Active planning permits in the immediate vicinity signal extreme developer demand, overriding the local liquefaction hazard.

Property Permit History

DateProject TypeStatusValuationContractor
Finaled$123,541EARTH SAVERS ENERGY SERVICES INC
Finaled$50,000F T G BUILDERS INC
Finaled$205,800EARTH SAVERS ENERGY SERVICES INC
Finaled$43,063LYON MEDICAL CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Finaled$657,500HERRERO BUILDERS INCORPORATED
Finaled$16,974Weidner CA
Finaled$19,740LYON MEDICAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
Finaled$130,000XL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Finaled--PALMER ELECTRIC INC
Finaled$12,196F T G BUILDERS INC
Finaled--PALMER ELECTRIC INC
Finaled--WILLOW GLEN ELECTRIC INC
Finaled$1,800LINEHAN ELECTRIC
Finaled$1,600,000XL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Finaled$2,500WINK ENTERPRISES INC
Finaled$5,099YOUNG ELECTRIC CO DBA YOUNG COMMUNICATIONS
Finaled$1,000,000LYON MEDICAL CONSTRUCTION INC
Finaled$14,000F T G BUILDERS INC
Finaled$42,517ALL TEMPERATURE SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING INC DBA ATS PLUMBING
Finaled$98,000LYON MEDICAL CONSTRUCTION INC
Finaled$211,585F T G BUILDERS, INC.
Finaled$60,000ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS INC.
Finaled$28,381F T G BUILDERS INC.
Finaled--LINEHAN ELECTRIC
Finaled$20,000ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS INC
Finaled--PALMER ELECTRIC INC
Expired$232,047LYON MEDICAL CONSTRUCTION INC
Finaled$75,000WINK ENTERPRISES INC
Finaled$38,000POWUR PBC DBA POWUR HOME CONSTRUCTION
Finaled--WINK ENTERPRISES INC.
Finaled--EB ELECTRICAL INC
Finaled$19,800All Phase Electrical Inc.
Finaled--ROOTER HERO PLUMBING INC
Finaled--WEIDNER ARCHITECTURAL SIGNAGE / HOUSE OF SIGNS INC
Finaled$44,266SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES
Finaled$94,500PEACOCK CONSTRUCTION INC
Finaled--LYON MEDICAL CONSTRUCTION INC
Finaled--EB ELECTRICAL INC
Finaled$105,237F T G BUILDERS INC
Finaled$600,000SKANSKA USA BUILDING INC
Finaled$29,500ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS INC
Finaled--WINK ENTERPRISES INC
Finaled$91,233AN KY CONSTRUCTION INC
Finaled$30,000COSTA DEMOLITION
Finaled$150,773F T G BUILDERS INC.
Finaled$940,128SKANSKA USA BUILDING INC.
Finaled$1,802,221TCG BUILDERS INC
Finaled$24,622LYON MEDICAL CONSTRUCTION INC
Finaled$4,995INSIGHT GLASS
Finaled--TCG BUILDERS INC

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Parcel & Zoning Info

APN12714042
Official Lot Sqft8,712
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 Score100/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage16.3%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~103 ft frontage × 141 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 Score60/100
ClassTeardown candidate
FAR Utilization42% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+1,943 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 3,364 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. Liquefaction and fault flags: modified from California Geological Survey, Web Service of Official Maps of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones and Web Service of Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones (2025).

Nearby Public Schools

Elementary School

Greendell

Palo Alto Unified

0.4 miles away
Middle School

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle

Palo Alto Unified

0.7 miles away
High School

Henry M. Gunn High

Palo Alto Unified

2.2 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

69/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 94303.

Flippability Score

98/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

29%

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 3,364 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 12 recent single-family sales in Palo Alto (94303): $1,937/sqft. Sized within 25% of the 3,400 sqft build, because smaller houses sell for more per foot and pricing a rebuild off them overstates resale.

Commission, transfer tax and closing. Deducted from resale before profit, so the ROI below is net of the exit rather than gross.

Carry on total capital for the project duration. At 0% the model is a cash purchase; 12 months at a typical construction-loan rate moves ROI by 6 to 10 points on a deal this size, so price it with your real rate.

Hard Costs$1,870,000
New Build3,400 sqft
Total Capital Required$4,943,000
Estimated Resale (ARV)$6,585,800
Cost of Sale (5%)-$329,290
Net Proceeds$6,256,510

Projected Profit

$1,313,510
26.6% ROI

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