Property Overview:
11731 Southwood Dr is a single-family home located in West San Jose, CA, with a Saratoga mailing address. Built in 1950, it features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,660 sq. ft. of living space on a 10,000+ sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and wall unit cooling system. The estimated home value is $1,614,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 2.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 3.4% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Country Lane Elementary, Moreland Middle, and Prospect High.- Average SAT score: 1239 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 79.3% white-collar jobs, 20.7% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.3% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 27,967 (23% growth since 2000).
- 80% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (21.09%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 45.8°F (January), 82.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 22.7 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $170,749.
- Average annual spending: $100,345.
Property Features:
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Interior:
- Fresh paint, crown molding, dual-pane windows, and luxury vinyl plank floors.
- Recessed lighting throughout.
- Updated bathrooms with tile surrounds and tile flooring.
- Walk-in closets in the east bedroom wing and cedar-lined closets in the west wing.
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Kitchen:
- Quartz countertops with full backsplash and breakfast bar.
- Custom cabinets with slow-close drawers, hidden spice rack, and pull-outs in pantry.
- Oversized stone tiles and a garden window.
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Outdoor Space:
- Covered patio and a variety of fruit trees: lemon, pomegranate, jujube, persimmon, plum, apricot, and fig.
- Double gates on both sides of the property, wide enough for cars.
- Ample room to build an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit).
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Additional Features:
- Wood-burning fireplace in the living room.
- Interior laundry room.
- Sun tunnel for natural light.
Location Benefits:
- Recreation: Walking distance to Hathaway Park with fields, basketball courts, playground, and baseball diamond.
- Shopping & Dining: Close to West Gate and El Paseo shopping centers.
- Commute:
- 5 minutes to Hwy 280.
- 7 minutes to Hwy 85.
- 9 minutes to Apple HQ.
- Schools: Less than 5 minutes to award-winning Moreland Schools and Prospect High.