Property Overview:
123 Briarwood Way is a single-family home in Los Gatos, CA, built in 1965. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,612 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and is currently valued at approximately $1,913,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 6.9% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Alta Vista Elementary, Union Middle, and Leigh High.- State average SAT score: 975.
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Job Market:
- 74.2% white-collar jobs, 25.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 22,996 (22% growth since 2000).
- 67% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (18.18%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.92%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 41.3°F (January), 77.4°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 26.1 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $115,651.
- Average annual spending: $76,252.
Property Features:
- High-end remodeled with hillside views in the Strathmore neighborhood.
- Gourmet kitchen:
- Thermador range & dishwasher, Samsung refrigerator, Zephyr range hood, Franke sink & fixtures, quartz countertops, island, custom cabinetry, and dining area.
- Light-filled living room opens to a stamped concrete patio and spacious yard.
- Remodeled bathrooms:
- Quartz vanities, Porcelanosa tile, Toto sinks, toilets, and tub.
- Energy efficiency upgrades:
- Attic/wall insulation, HVAC, energy-efficient appliances.
- Additional amenities:
- Upgraded 200 amp electrical panel, central A/C, Nest thermostat & doorbell, recessed lighting, gas fireplace, dual pane windows, driveway/front walkway pavers, mature low-maintenance landscaping.
- Pool association membership.
Location Benefits:
- Close to top schools: Alta Vista Elementary, Union Middle, Leigh High, and private schools like Stratford, Hillbrook, Harker, and Challenger.
- Convenient access to downtown Los Gatos, trails, shopping (Safeway, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Lunardi’s), Starbucks, restaurants, HWY 85, and HWY 17.
- Family-friendly community with a strong sense of neighborhood and amenities for all ages.