Property Overview:
144 S 3rd St, Unit 401 is a condominium in the highly desirable Paseo Plaza community in downtown San Jose, CA. Built in 1996, this 4th-floor end unit offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,421 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, forced air heating, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $876,700 (last sold for $905,000 in 2018).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 11.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 11.3% (higher than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Horace Mann Elementary, Perseverance Preparatory, and San Jose High.- Average SAT score: 890 (below state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 51.3% blue-collar jobs, 48.7% white-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 5.3% (higher than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 53,247 (11% growth since 2000)
- 57% families with children
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (19.5%)
- Second largest: 20-24 years (14.79%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.0°F (January), 76.3°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 11.4 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $49,290
- Average annual spending: $42,469
Property Features:
- Spacious, bright corner end unit with two balconies and city views
- Upgraded throughout:
- Updated dimmer switches and lighting
- Rebuilt natural stone fireplace with wood mantel
- Fresh paint, updated switches/outlets, closet organizers
- Kitchen:
- Granite countertops
- Stainless steel appliances (including high-end range)
- Advanced water filtration system
- Natural stone floors
- Updated cabinets
- Bathrooms:
- Synthetic stone tile floors
- Granite slab countertops
- Modern fixtures
- En-suite bathrooms for both bedrooms
- Bedrooms:
- Walk-in closets
- Balconies with city views
- Newer HVAC unit
- Parking garage
Community Amenities:
- Pool
- Sauna
- State-of-the-art gym
- Clubhouse lounge
- Beautiful courtyards
Location Benefits:
- Heart of downtown San Jose
- Walking distance to:
- Restaurants, coffee shops (Philz Coffee), bars, theaters
- Safeway Market, SJSU, MLK Library, Cal Train, SAP Center, museums
- Ideal for urban living with easy access to entertainment, transit, and daily conveniences