Property Overview:
1370 McQuesten Dr, Apt A is a single-level end-unit condo in San Jose, CA, built in 1980. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 888 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a private fenced backyard, parking garage, and heating system. The estimated home value is $545,100 (last sold for $396,000 in 2016).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 5.6% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 3% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Santee Elementary, ACE Esperanza Middle, and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy.- Average SAT score: 934 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 57.5% blue-collar jobs, 42.5% white-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 6.0% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 65,839 (16% growth since 2000).
- 85% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (16.28%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.91%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 39.1°F (January), 73.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 12.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $56,529.
- Average annual spending: $46,627.
Property Features:
- Fully remodeled with new wood laminate and tile floors, recessed lighting, and fresh interior paint.
- Kitchen: Quartz counters, cherry wood cabinets (soft-close drawers), tile backsplash, and all new stainless steel appliances (Sakura exhaust hood, GE electric range, Kenmore refrigerator, LG dishwasher, stainless steel sink and faucet).
- Bathroom: Granite countertop.
- Bedrooms: Mirrored closet doors, new blinds, extra-large primary bedroom.
- Backyard: Spacious, fully fenced, private, with concrete floor—ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or outdoor dining.
- End unit: No neighbors above or below, three sides not shared, abundant natural light from many windows and a slider.
- Parking: 1-car garage plus 1 community parking permit.
- Pet Policy: Pet friendly with $500 deposit (some listings state pets not allowed—verify with management).
- Community: Lots of greenery and shade trees, walking distance to Santee School and playground, shopping centers, and parks (Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, Japanese Friendship Garden, McLaughlin Park).
- Managed by Belong: 24/7 support, concierge service, app for rent and repairs.
Location Benefits:
- Commuter-friendly: Easy access to 101, 280, 680, and major transit centers.
- Convenient: Less than 1 mile to shopping, schools, and parks; 10-minute drive to Downtown San Jose and San Jose State University.
- Family-oriented: High percentage of families with children, close to schools and playgrounds.
- Feels like a single-family home: End-unit privacy, large backyard, and minimal shared walls.