Property Overview:
1262 Socorro Ave is a single-family home in Sunnyvale, CA, built in 1955. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,409 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, central heating and cooling, and sits on a 5,555–5,910 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value is $1,476,000 (last sold for $1,350,000 in 2019).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 7.1% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Fairwood Elementary, Mission Early College High, and Columbia Middle.- Average SAT score: 1101 (579 Math, 522 English)—higher than state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 59.8% white-collar jobs, 40.2% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.8% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 13,750 (14% growth since 2000).
- 62% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25–34 years (20.05%); second largest: 35–44 years (14.42%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 48.5°F (January), 82.7°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 13.9 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $68,813.
- Average annual spending: $53,530.
Property Features:
- Updated mid-century modern with contemporary updates and free-flowing layout.
- Lush landscaping and functional backyard—ideal for families.
- Central heating and cooling systems.
- 2-car garage.
- Rare 1,400+ sq. ft. single-family home in this area.
- Walking distance to Fairwood Elementary (buyer to verify eligibility).
Location Benefits:
- Peaceful neighborhood yet close to major businesses, commuting routes, parks, trails, dining, cinemas, Mission College, and shopping.
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of households with children.
- Convenient for commuters—spend less time in traffic, more time at home.