Property Overview:
1196 Chiapas Ter is a condominium in San Jose, CA 95126, built in 2006. It features 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,667 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes an attached 2-car garage, forced air heating, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $1,232,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Washington Open Elementary, Buchser Middle, and Abraham Lincoln High.- Average SAT score: 1057 (542 Math, 515 English)—above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 61.1% white-collar jobs, 38.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.8°F (January), 78.6°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 13.5 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $60,578.
- Average annual spending: $48,757.
Property Features:
- Well-maintained and move-in ready.
- Three-level floor plan:
- 1st floor: Flexible space, ideal for home office.
- 2nd floor: Spacious living area with eat-in kitchen bar and separate dining area—great for entertaining.
- 3rd floor: Two large bedrooms, each with private en-suite bathrooms.
- In-unit laundry.
- Attached 2-car garage.
- Abundant natural light throughout.
- Quiet, well-kept community near parks, shopping, and dining.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Silicon Valley location on the border of San Jose and Santa Clara.
- Quick access to major tech campuses, highways, and public transportation—ideal for commuters.
- Nearby amenities:
- Grocery stores: Safeway, Paul’s Quickstop, Trader Joe’s.
- Coffee shops: Multiple Starbucks locations.
- Restaurants: Bill’s Cafe, Smoking Pig BBQ, Mod Pizza.
- Parks: Newhall Park, Rosicrucian Park, Columbus Park.
- Great for first-time buyers or investors seeking a Silicon Valley gem.