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ActiveSingle Family

$2,198,000

981 Curtis Ave, Santa Clara 95051

Beds3
Baths2
Sqft1,572
DOM0
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

The optimal play is stealth density: primary + ADU + JADU using the 81/100 ADU score. While SB 9 is likely, liquefaction hazards act as a structural blocker that will elevate construction and foundation-engineering costs.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Santa Clara)

2026-07-171922 MAIN ST, SANTA CLARA CA 95050
Regular Building Permit
--Submitted
2026-07-173531 EARL DR, SANTA CLARA CA 95051
Regular Building Permit
--Submitted
2026-07-171158 DOYLE CL, SANTA CLARA CA 95054
Regular Building Permit
--Submitted
2026-07-173901 LICK MILL BL, 218, SANTA CLARA CA 95054
Regular Building Permit
--Pending
2026-07-17RD, SANTA CLARA CA 95054
Regular Building Permit
--Pending
2026-07-172806 STEINHART CT, SANTA CLARA CA 95051
Regular Building Permit
--Submitted

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN29044099
Official Lot Sqft5,227
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 Score81/100
Max ADU Units2 (ADU + JADU)
Est. ADU Size1,200 sqft
Existing Coverage30.1%

Standard lot · Corner lot · ~74 ft frontage × 115 ft deeptypical proportions for a detached ADU behind or beside the 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 Score52/100
ClassExpansion room
FAR Utilization58% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+1,146 sqft

Meaningful unused floor-area headroom under current zoning — room to add square footage. Zoning allows roughly 2,718 sqft of gross floor area on this lot.

Screening estimate comparing existing living area to the city's single-family floor-area limit. City sets no explicit FAR (or is not individually curated) — allowable area is a conservative estimate. Source: Santa Clara City Code Ch. 18.12 (R1-6L) — no FAR; 40% coverage, 25ft/2-story (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

Pomeroy Elementary

Santa Clara Unified

0.3 miles away
Middle School

Marian A. Peterson Middle

Santa Clara Unified

1.0 miles away
High School

Santa Clara Community Day

Santa Clara Unified

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

85/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 95051.

Flippability Score

35/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

52%

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 95051 averaging $1,370/sqft.

Hard Costs$943,200
New Build2,358 sqft
Total Capital Required$3,316,200
Estimated Resale (ARV)$3,230,460

Projected Profit

-$85,740
-2.6% ROI

Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.

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