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ActiveSingle Family

$6,250,000

16070 Matilija Dr, Los Gatos 95030

Beds5
Baths4.5
Sqft3,050
DOM12
No Photos Available

AddressIntel AI Briefing

The primary play is a high-end teardown-and-mansionize to build a modern estate on this spectacular half-acre Los Gatos lot. Low 13% coverage on a 23,522 square foot site offers tremendous architectural freedom without major environmental constraints. Nearby sales of $11M highlight the high-margin potential of this exclusive hillside pocket.

Property Permit History

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

Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Los Gatos)

2026-07-22 • CAR DROVE INTO GAS METER. BROKEN METER AND PIPES WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED PER PG&E INSTRUCTIONS.
Residential - P - Gas Line
--Issued
2026-07-22 • EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING GARAGE, MINOR INTERIOR REMODEL AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ADU ABOVE THE GARAGE. GARAGE EXPANSION: ENLARGE EXISTING ATTACHED GARAGE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLOOR AREA. NEW FOUNDATION, FRAMING, AND ROOFING. PROVIDE NEW EXTERIOR WALL FINISHES TO MATCH THE EXISTING RESIDENCE. INSTALL NEW GARAGE DOORS. NEW ADU: ABOVE THE EXPANDED GARAGE. THE NEW ADU TO INCLUDE LIVING AREA, KITCHEN, BEDROOM, BATHROOM, AND REQUIRED STORAGE. PROVIDE INDEPENDENT ACCESS TO THE ADU VIA A NEW EXTERIOR STAIR. INSTALL NEW PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TO SERVE THE ADU. MAIN HOME REMODEL: MINOR INTERIOR REMODEL, MINOR LAYOUT ADJUSTMENTS AND UPGRADES. MODIFY PORTIONS OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AS NEEDED. UPGRADE ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS.
Residential - Addition
--Active
2026-07-22 • REMOVE AND REPLACE EXTERIOR DECK 6X12 BEAM WITH NEW 6X12 PRESSURE TREATED BEAM.
Residential - Trellis-Deck
--Plan Check
2026-07-22 • CAR DROVE INTO GAS METER. BROKEN METER AND PIPES WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED PER PG&E INSTRUCTIONS.
Online Pre-aplication
--Pre-Application Accepted
2026-07-22 • LIKE-FOR-LIKE REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING GAS TANK WATER HEATER WITH A NEW GAS TANK WATER HEATER.
Residential - Water Heater
--Issued
2026-07-22 • TEMP POWER POLE.
Residential - E - Other
--Pending

Parcel & Zoning Info

APN51023024
Official Lot Sqft23,522
Zoning CodeRHS-d1
SB 9 StatusLikely · up to 4 units
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 Coverage13%

Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~210 ft frontage × 212 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 Score59/100
ClassExpansion room
FAR Utilization64% of allowed
Buildable Headroom+1,697 sqft

Meaningful unused floor-area headroom under current zoning — room to add square footage. Zoning allows roughly 4,747 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: Los Gatos Town Code 29.40.075 (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

Moderate
Elevated fire risk; impacts insurance cost and building materials.

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

Daves Avenue Elementary

Los Gatos Union Elementary

1.3 miles away
Middle School

Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Los Gatos Union Elementary

2.0 miles away
High School

Los Gatos High

Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High

1.7 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

49/100

Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 95030.

Flippability Score

75/100

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

Bidding War Prob.

9%

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 95030 averaging $1,160/sqft.

Hard Costs$1,830,000
New Build4,575 sqft
Total Capital Required$8,255,000
Estimated Resale (ARV)$5,307,000

Projected Profit

-$2,948,000
-35.7% ROI

Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.

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