Property Overview:
1224 Sherwood Ave is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA 95050, rebuilt in 1993. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 744 sq. ft. of living space, and sits on a 6,794 sq. ft. lot. The home includes an attached two-car garage (with Tesla charger), central AC, and no HOA. The estimated home value is $1,212,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 6.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 8.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
- Low overall crime risk; 3 criminal/sex offenders within 1 mile
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: Herbert Hoover Middle, Merritt Trace Elementary, Abraham Lincoln High, Washington Open Elementary, Buchser Middle, Wilson Alternative
- Above average school ratings
- Average SAT score: 1155 (higher than state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 65.1% white-collar jobs, 34.9% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 3.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 35,657 (18% growth since 2000)
- 58% families with children
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.2%), followed by 35-44 years (14.77%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk
- Very low tornado risk
- Moderate to low flood risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 46.4°F (January), 80.6°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 15.0 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $65,818
- Average annual spending: $51,815
Property Features:
- Remodeled home with contemporary updates
- Bright, open floor plan with skylights and dual pane windows
- Gourmet kitchen: Granite counters, gas range, updated stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, moveable center island, pantry
- Large bathroom: Skylight, granite counter vanity, updated fixtures, tiled shower-over-tub (potential to split into two bathrooms)
- Inside laundry
- Attached two-car garage with Tesla EV charger
- Fruit-laden backyard: Orange, fig, pomegranate, peach, avocado, and walnut trees; accessible from kitchen and bedroom
- Private wooden patio deck for entertaining
- Big, deep lot with potential for ADU or home expansion (possible to add 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms)
- No HOA
Location Benefits:
- Prime location: Quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac in the desirable Newhall neighborhood
- Close to: Santa Clara University, San Jose Rose Garden, The Alameda shops/restaurants, Costco, public transit, and major highways (HWY 880, 87, 101, San Tomas Expressway)
- Easy commute to major Silicon Valley employers (NVIDIA, Apple, Google, Microsoft)
- Ideal for: Starter home, investment property, or those seeking condo alternatives with more space and expansion potential