215 Santa Clara Ave
Alameda 94501 · Alameda · Coordinates: 37.77432, -122.28910
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Located in Alameda and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $1,141,000 ($970,000–$1,312,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ Area valuation benchmark anchored at $1,141,000
Estimated range $970,000–$1,312,000 derived from area zhvi + acs + permit benchmark and 5,579 sq ft lot geometry.
Source: ZIP 94501 Zillow Home Value Index ($1,147,274, September 2026) (Data provided by Zillow)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! No published municipal zoning polygon on file
We could not verify a GIS base zone at this parcel centroid. Confirm zoning and allowable density directly with Alameda planning.
Source: Alameda GIS zoning registry
- ! Delayed or open permit activity on this parcel
New home: Active in "Entitled" for 8.6 yr (first record Apr 23, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.6 yr.
Source: Alameda County building permits (review-time benchmark)
- ! 5 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Site A Block 6 Building 1 (0.46 mi N, issued). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: Alameda County building permits · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 5,579 sq ft (0.13 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single family res home with non-economic 2nd unit
- Tax rate area:
- 21
- Addresses on lot:
- 215 SANTA CLARA AVE; 217 SANTA CLARA AVE
Zoning & Land Use
No published city zoning district at parcel centroid.
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Alameda.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Alameda.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Alameda.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06001C0068H, effective December 21, 2018
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $970,000 – $1,312,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94501) · FY 2026
Studio $2,270 · 1BR $2,530 · 2BR $3,090 · 3BR $3,950 · 4BR $4,680
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since —)
8 active or recent development projects (8 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 0 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home (Entitled)On this parcel
Active in "Entitled" for 8.6 yr (first record Apr 23, 2018) with no new permit activity recorded in 8.6 yr.
- Site A Block 6 Building 1 (Issued)0.46 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 7.2 yr (first record Aug 28, 2019) with no new permit activity recorded in 7.2 yr. High-impact scale (8 housing units across 0 permits).
- Alameda Point Site A Block 6 Building 4 (Issued)0.48 mi NW
Active in "Issued" for 6.3 yr (first record Jul 22, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 6.3 yr. High-impact scale (6 housing units across 0 permits).
- Alameda Point Site A Block 6 Building 5 (Issued)0.48 mi N
Active in "Issued" for 6.3 yr (first record Jul 22, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 6.3 yr. High-impact scale (6 housing units across 0 permits).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (0 permits, 1 grouped projects)
No building permits recorded on this parcel in our dataset.
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 1 entry (report years 2018).