Property Overview:
1305 Karmen Ct is a condominium/townhome in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1977. It features 3-4 bedrooms, 2-2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 1,743 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a spacious attached two-car garage, fireplace, heating system, and wall unit or mini-split A/C. The estimated home value is $1,007,000 (last sold for $1,435,000 in 2018).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 5.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 9.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Marian A. Peterson Middle, Laurelwood Elementary (new campus opening 2026), and New Valley Continuation High.- Average SAT score: 1008 (higher than state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 68.1% white-collar jobs, 31.9% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 2.8% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 49,805 (11% growth since 2000)
- 64% families with children
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.79%), second largest 35-44 years (16.34%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 47.3°F (January), 82.2°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $77,277
- Average annual spending: $58,022
Property Features:
- End-unit with abundant natural light throughout
- Recently remodeled with contemporary kitchen:
- Bosch stainless steel appliances
- Recessed lighting
- Custom cabinets
- Exceptional flooring
- Dual-pane sliding doors open to a private backyard patio with beautiful landscaping
- Master bedroom with private balcony
- Four bedrooms (in some listings), offering flexibility for home office, play area, or guest rooms
- Mini-split A/C in each bedroom, living room, and kitchen
- Two-car garage with epoxy floor
- Separate laundry room
- Community pool just steps away
- Quiet, private community
Location Benefits:
- Prime Silicon Valley location: Minutes to Apple and Nvidia campuses, close to Sunnyvale and Cupertino
- Easy access to major freeways/expressways for commuters
- Walking distance to new Laurelwood Elementary campus (opening 2026)
- Close to parks, restaurants, groceries, and attractions
- 11 minutes to Apple Campus
- Ideal for families, professionals, and entertaining