Property Overview:
135 Tillman Ave is a single-family residence in San Jose, CA 95126, originally built in 1912 and rebuilt in 2000. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1,212 sq. ft. of living space on a 2,494 sq. ft. lot. Recent sales include $1,155,000 (05/22/2020), with current estimated value around $1,306,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 12.4% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 13.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%)
- Moderate overall crime risk; 11 criminal and sex offenders within 1 mile
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Schools:
- Nearby: Herbert Hoover Middle, Abraham Lincoln High, Merritt Trace Elementary
- Above average school ratings
- Average SAT score: 1057 (higher than state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 61.1% white-collar jobs, 38.9% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 3.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 29,548 (10% growth since 2000)
- 52% families with children
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (22.6%), followed by 35-44 years (16%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk
- Low flood and tornado risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.8°F (January), 78.6°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 13.5 inches/year
- No snowfall
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $60,578
- Average annual spending: $48,757
Property Features:
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Historic charm with modern updates in the Shasta Hanchett / Rose Garden district
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First floor:
- Spacious living and dining rooms
- Two bedrooms
- Updated hall bath with massive shower head
- Updated kitchen: dual fuel range, ample storage, pullouts, built-in wine bottle storage, sink-top glass rinser
- Washer/dryer and wine chiller in closet
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Second floor:
- Primary suite: walk-in closet, luxurious bath with dual shower heads and TOTO washlet
- Large walk-in lit attic for storage
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Smart home features:
- Nest thermostat, Ring doorbell, Hue lighting, motorized blinds, pre-wired sound system
- Xfinity & Comcast cable, instant water heater, dual pane windows
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Outdoor living:
- French doors to brick paver patio and back garden
- Discreet storage closet under stairway
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Connectivity:
- High-speed fiber internet ready
- All utilities included (in some listings)
Location Benefits:
- Historic Conservation Area with architectural character
- Walkable to Whole Foods, Caltrain, coffee shops, downtown San Jose, and the future Google campus
- Minutes from SAP Center, SJC Airport, and major transit
- Vibrant, connected neighborhood perfect for modern living