1221 Sierra Mar Dr, San Jose, CA 95118, USA


Property Overview:

1221 Sierra Mar Dr is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1956. It features 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,479 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, heating system, and has been well-maintained with recent updates. The estimated home value is $1,762,000 (sold for $785,000 in 2015).


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 9.6% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 7.8% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Schallenberger Elementary (API 857), Silicon Valley Career Technical Education, and John Muir Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 1028 (above state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 64.8% white-collar jobs, 35.2% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 31,147 (3% growth since 2000).
    • 75% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.18%), followed by 45-54 years (15.71%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 39.5°F (January), 75.2°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 20.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $75,753.
    • Average annual spending: $57,212.

Property Features:

  • Quiet cul-de-sac on the Willow Glen/Cambrian border.
  • Spacious bonus room perfect for entertaining, game room, or family gatherings.
  • Large remodeled kitchen with white quartz counters, center island with breakfast bar, gas stove, stainless steel appliances, and custom backsplash.
  • Recessed LED lighting, luxury laminate flooring, new carpet, and remodeled bathrooms.
  • Two bedrooms downstairs ideal for home office or extended family.
  • Permitted family room with abundant natural light, opening to the backyard with outdoor kitchen, spacious pergola, and grassy area.
  • Plenty of storage space, including bonus storage in the primary bedroom.
  • 40-year roof warranty, new water heater, fresh interior paint.
  • Pellet stove in both living and bonus rooms.
  • Well-maintained and clean with tons of potential.

Location Benefits:

  • Easy access to shopping, dining, major highways, and top-rated schools.
  • Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children.
  • Ideal for large families, entertaining, and those seeking a vibrant, established neighborhood.

Price and Status History

date type price
1974-07-25 Off Market 36500
2015-01-17 Sold 785000
2015-02-13 Sold 785000
2023-09-11 Off Market NaN
2024-12-05 Pending 2100000
2025-01-15 Sold 2050000
2025-01-27 Sold 2050000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

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Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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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
A 0 0 3 5
AE 0 0 0 1
AH 0 0 0 2
AO 1 0 0 7

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 1
South Hayward Lick Observatory 0 0 1
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Landslide Risk Info

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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 1 2
Very high 0 0 1 0

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

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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