$2,198,000
981 Curtis Ave, Santa Clara 95051
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
Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Santa Clara)
Parcel & Zoning Info
ADU Potential
Standard lot · Corner lot · ~74 ft frontage × 115 ft deep — typical 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
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
Fire Severity
Liquefaction
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
Pomeroy Elementary
Santa Clara Unified
Marian A. Peterson Middle
Santa Clara Unified
Santa Clara Community Day
Santa Clara Unified
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.
Projected Profit
Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.