Property Overview:
122 S Sunset Ave is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1930. The main house features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 932 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes a detached garage converted into a studio ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a kitchenette. The total square footage (including permitted and non-permitted spaces) is approximately 1,247 sq. ft. (not including the outside deck). The lot size is 5,847 sq. ft. The estimated home value is $750,100 (last sold for $596,000 in 2017).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 6.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 3.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Learning in an Urban Community with High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.), Renaissance at Mathson, and ACE Charter High.- Average SAT score: 934 (Math: 490, English: 444), below state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 61.2% blue-collar jobs, 38.8% white-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 6.5% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 58,215 (18% growth since 2000).
- 76% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (17.01%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.75%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 41.0°F (January), 74.4°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 11.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $47,049.
- Average annual spending: $41,290.
Property Features:
- Recently upgraded:
- Double pane windows
- New electrical panel
- New flooring
- Remodeled kitchen cabinets
- New drywall
- Remodeled bathroom
- Solar panels and water softener
- Multiple fruit trees in the backyard
- Long driveway with side access and ample parking (including RV parking)
- Detached garage converted to studio ADU:
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchenette (non-permitted)
- Fully fenced backyard with new artificial turf
- White picket fence and wooden porch (well-lit for nighttime entertaining)
- Additional upgrades:
- New water heater
- Mitsubishi Electric heater and AC
- Ring doorbell
- Laminate flooring throughout
- Potential to enclose outside deck for extra bedroom
Location Benefits:
- Centrally located: Minutes from downtown San Jose, SJSU, and major freeways (680 and 101)
- Commuter-friendly with easy access to highways
- Great for first-time buyers or investors
- Income-generating potential with ADU for rental, guest house, or home office
- Open house Sundays 1–4 PM or by appointment