Property Overview:
10970 Ridgeview Ave is a single-family home in San Jose, CA 95127, built in 1951. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,161 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.49-acre lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, cooling system, and a large family room addition with vaulted ceilings. The estimated home value is $971,981 – $1,262,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 7.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Linda Vista Elementary, Joseph George Middle, Foothills Christian Academy, and Escuela Popular.- Average SAT score: 934 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 53.9% white-collar jobs, 46.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 54,986 (9% growth since 2000).
- 81% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (15.05%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.39%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 39.2°F (January), 72.5°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 11.1 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $77,385.
- Average annual spending: $57,863.
Property Features:
- Rare, private flat lot (approx. ½ acre) with expansion potential.
- Large family room addition (added ~1975) with vaulted ceilings and large picture windows.
- Electric gate, circular driveway, and 3-car garage with workshop.
- Horse stable in backyard (previously used).
- Fireplace and cooling system.
- Rental estimate: $3,044 – $3,657/month.
Location Benefits:
- Near San Jose Country Club and Cimarron Park, Alum Rock Park, Noble Park.
- Convenient to grocery stores (Lucky, Save Mart, Seafood City), coffee shops (Coffee Cup, Aroma Coffee & Snacks, Jazen Tea), and restaurants (Drying Shed, Pizza Maria, Tacos Al Pastor).
- Ideal for families, country farmers, or estate builders seeking privacy and space with city convenience.