Property Overview:
1044 Cherry Ave is a single-family home in San Jose, CA (Willow Glen), built in 1939. It features 3–4 bedrooms, 1–2.5 bathrooms, and 1,481–1,970 sq. ft. of living space (plus finished basement and detached bonus room). The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating & cooling systems, and has an estimated value of $1,706,000 (sold for $441,545 in 2015).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 14.6% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 15.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include River Glen, Del Mar High, and Willow Glen Middle.- Average SAT score: 1057 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 68% white-collar jobs, 32% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.3% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 44,603 (4% growth since 2000).
- 65% families with children.
- Largest age groups: 35–44 (16%) and 45–54 (15.7%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 42.7°F (January), 77.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 14.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $76,483.
- Average annual spending: $57,364.
Property Features:
- Charming traditional home on a tree-lined street near downtown Willow Glen.
- Warm hardwood floors throughout.
- Large living room with fireplace and French doors to backyard.
- Spacious dining room with French doors.
- Updated kitchen with quartz countertops and high-end appliances (Thermador, KitchenAid, Bosch).
- Crown trim and vintage tile work in guest bath.
- Extra ½ bath off utility room or hidden behind bookcase.
- Finished two-car garage (or one-car detached, depending on remodel).
- Large finished basement and detached bonus room/office.
- Central AC, Tesla/electric car charger, built-in storage.
- Professional landscaping with artificial turf, fruit trees (orange, lemon, olive), and private patio.
- Recent upgrades: new paint, light fixtures, water softener, water heater, electrical panel, copper plumbing, windows, doors, stamped concrete driveway, and more.
- Walk to schools, parks, shops, and restaurants on Lincoln Ave.
- Community events: block parties, holiday lights.
Location Benefits:
- Highly walkable to downtown Willow Glen’s shops, restaurants, and parks.
- Family-friendly neighborhood with strong community spirit.
- Commuter-friendly: easy access to major highways and public transit.
- Move-in ready with flexible living spaces for work-from-home or entertaining.