1194 Martin Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, USA

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Property Overview:

1194 Martin Ave is a stately Spanish Colonial single-family home in the Shasta Hanchett Park/Rose Garden neighborhood of San Jose, CA, built in 1920. It features 3 bedrooms, 1.5–2 full bathrooms, and 2,568 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,310 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a 2-car garage with an attached 250 sq. ft. soundproof bonus room (ideal for office, guest suite, or gym). The most recent sale was for $2,508,000 (April 2020), with current estimates around $1,616,000–$1,800,000.

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%)
    • Moderate overall crime risk; 11 criminal/sex offenders within 1 mile

  • Schools:

    • Nearby: Herbert Hoover Middle, Abraham Lincoln High, Merritt Trace Elementary
    • Above-average performance; average SAT score: 1057 (state average: 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 (22.6%), followed by 35–44 years (16%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • Very low tornado risk
    • Low flood risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.8°F (January), 78.6°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 13.5 inches/year
    • No snowfall

  • Cost of Living:

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

Property Features:

  • Classic Spanish Colonial architecture with hardwood floors and crown moulding
  • Spacious living & dining rooms with double-paned windows overlooking the historic neighborhood
  • Chef’s kitchen:
    • Shaker cabinets, granite/dolomite counters
    • Thermador professional appliances, gas range, slate floors, breakfast nook
  • Primary suite:
    • Dual walk-in closets
    • Updated luxury bathroom with double sink vanity, soaking tub, and stall shower with dual showerheads
  • Additional amenities:
    • Loft/hangout area and 2nd floor balcony
    • Fireplace in living room
    • High ceilings, designer light fixtures, dual zone AC/furnace
    • Large basement for storage or future living space
    • Wide deck with BBQ setup, custom fire pit, and meticulously maintained grounds
  • Garage & Bonus Room:
    • Rebuilt 2-car garage with EV charger and electric driveway gate
    • 250 sq. ft. soundproof bonus room (office/gym/guest suite)
  • Significant upgrades:
    • Owned solar panels, Tesla battery, 2012 tile roof
    • Retrofitted foundation, updated plumbing, sewer, electrical, insulation

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location:
    • Blocks to The Alameda shops
    • Within 1 mile of Whole Foods, Caltrain/Amtrak, and the proposed Google campus
    • Short stroll to Rose Garden Park and close to Santana Row
  • Community:
    • Diverse architecture, tree-lined streets, and friendly neighbors
    • Ideal for entertaining and family living
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Price and Status History

date type price
2012-02-16 For Sale 1050000
2012-02-17 For Sale 1050000
2012-05-16 Sold 960000
2012-05-17 Sold 960000
2020-03-04 For Sale 2200000
2020-03-12 Pending NaN
2020-04-10 Sold 2508000
2023-08-17 Off Market NaN
2025-03-20 Sold 499999
2025-04-02 For Sale 2999000
2025-04-04 Pending NaN
2025-04-24 Sold 3200000
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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 0.36
PG&E SAN JOSE 650 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA N N NF 0 CAD981671886 0.54
SEALEX 582 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA N N NF 0 CAD009149030 0.61
AC LABEL CO 350 North Montgomery Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2325, USA N N NF 0 CAD981693492 0.67
FMC CORP SAN JOSE ORDNANCE PLT 333 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2314, USA N N NF 0 CAD009146952 0.89
STEEL WELD CO 508 Emory Street, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358988 0.93

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 0.17
CENTRAL CONCRETE SUPPLY CO. INC. - STOCKTON AVE PLANT 1 790 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 15 2021 Yes 9512WCNTRL79STC 0.79
ACRIAN INC 490 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 3 1987 N/A 95126CRNNC490RA 0.82
DEL MONTE FOODS PLANT #3 801 Auzerais Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 2 1988 N/A 95126DLMNT801AU 0.85
AIRGAS USA LLC - SAN JOSE 441 Hobson Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2016, USA 17 2023 Yes 95110RGSXX441HB 0.87
APEX MARBLE INC 806 West Home Street, San Jose, CA 95126-3517, USA 3 1993 N/A 95126PXMRB806WE 0.90
REED & GRAHAM INC 690 Sunol Street, San Jose, CA 95126-3751, USA 20 2023 Yes 95126RDGRH69SUN 0.91
GSS ARRAY TECH INC 1297 Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 5 1992 N/A 95126CRRYT1297P 0.94

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
UNIVERSITY PLATING CO 650 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110-1828, USA 0.93
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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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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
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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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