1051 Luther Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, USA

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Property Overview:

1051 Luther Ave is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1951. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 968 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes gleaming hardwood floors, a converted two-car garage (now a separate living unit/ADU, permits unknown), and new landscaping with drip irrigation. The estimated home value is $1,112,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 12.4% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 13.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Abraham Lincoln High, Herbert Hoover Middle, and Merritt Trace Elementary.

    • Average SAT score: 1057 (542 Math, 515 English)—higher than state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 61.1% white-collar jobs, 38.9% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 29,548 (10% growth since 2000).
    • 52% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (22.59%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.02%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.8°F (January), 78.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 13.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $60,578.
    • Average annual spending: $48,757.

Property Features:

  • Beautifully maintained 3 bed, 1 bath bungalow on a desirable tree-lined street.
  • Hardwood floors throughout living room, dining room, and bedrooms.
  • Converted garage: Now a 400 sq. ft. 1 bed/1 bath ADU with private fenced yard (permits unknown).
  • Spacious driveway with ample off-street parking.
  • Energy-efficient mini split system for year-round comfort.
  • Low-maintenance landscaping with drip irrigation.
  • Centrally located: Walk to Whole Foods, SAP Center, The Alameda, and the proposed new Google village; minutes to Downtown Willow Glen.
  • Main house is tenant occupied; back unit (ADU) is vacant and available to show by appointment.

Location Benefits:

  • Commuter-friendly: Close to Diridon train station, Rose Garden, and major shopping/entertainment centers.
  • Dynamic, evolving neighborhood with a blend of classic charm and modern convenience.
  • Ideal for families, investors, or those seeking rental income potential.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1977-01-14 Rental 35900
2004-06-02 For Sale 370000
2004-06-08 Sold 380000
2004-07-09 Sold 380000
2005-01-31 Sold 172500
2007-10-18 For Sale 615000
2008-05-02 For Sale 545000
2008-08-02 Off Market 525000
2022-05-27 For Sale 1045000
2022-11-01 Sold 950000
2025-04-10 For Sale 1199500
2025-04-19 For Sale NaN
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
RIVER PARK DEVELOPMENT-LINCOLN PROPS PROVOST ST &, Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N OS 0 CAD981676430 0.58
PG&E SAN JOSE 650 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA N N NF 0 CAD981671886 0.62
AC LABEL CO 350 North Montgomery Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2325, USA N N NF 0 CAD981693492 0.66
SEALEX 582 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA N N NF 0 CAD009149030 0.75
FMC CORP SAN JOSE ORDNANCE PLT 333 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2314, USA N N NF 0 CAD009146952 0.84

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CIRCUIT LINK INC 804 PARK AVE UNIT A, San Jose, CA 95126-4889, USA 2 1997 N/A 95126CRCTL804AP 0.33
DEL MONTE FOODS PLANT #3 801 Auzerais Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 2 1988 N/A 95126DLMNT801AU 0.61
ACRIAN INC 490 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 3 1987 N/A 95126CRNNC490RA 0.64
APEX MARBLE INC 806 West Home Street, San Jose, CA 95126-3517, USA 3 1993 N/A 95126PXMRB806WE 0.67
REED & GRAHAM INC 690 Sunol Street, San Jose, CA 95126-3751, USA 20 2023 Yes 95126RDGRH69SUN 0.70
GSS ARRAY TECH INC 1297 Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 5 1992 N/A 95126CRRYT1297P 0.75
AIRGAS USA LLC - SAN JOSE 441 Hobson Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2016, USA 17 2023 Yes 95110RGSXX441HB 0.96
CENTRAL CONCRETE SUPPLY CO. INC. - STOCKTON AVE PLANT 1 790 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 15 2021 Yes 9512WCNTRL79STC 0.97

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
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AE 0 0 0 0
AH 0 0 0 6
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Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
South Hayward Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 3
South Hayward San Jose East 0 0 3

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 1

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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