Property Overview:
1455 Pierce St is a duplex in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1949. It offers 1,400 sq. ft. of living space, split between two units: one with 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom (770 sq. ft.) and one with 1 bedroom/1 bathroom (585 sq. ft.). Features include a parking garage, carport, fireplace, cooling system, and recent renovations. The estimated home value is $1,232,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 6.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 8.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools: Wilson Alternative, Scott Lane Elementary, Buchser Middle.- Average SAT score: 1,155 (608 Math, 547 English)—above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 65.1% white-collar jobs, 34.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 35,657 (18% growth since 2000).
- 58% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.2%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.77%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 46.4°F (January), 80.6°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 15.0 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $65,818.
- Average annual spending: $51,815.
Property Features:
- Two spacious units:
- 1455 Pierce St: 1bd/1ba, 585 sq. ft., 1-car garage, hardwood floors, natural light, wall heaters, eat-in kitchen, patio.
- 1457 Pierce St: 2bd/1ba, 770 sq. ft., carport, spacious bedrooms, in-unit laundry, roomy backyard with patio.
- Recent renovations:
- New electrical panels, remodeled kitchens and bathrooms (with permits), double-pane windows, new roof, interior/exterior paint, flooring, tankless water heater, new plumbing fixtures.
- Laundry facilities in both units.
- Flexible investment: Live in one unit and rent the other, or rent both.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Silicon Valley location:
- Close to Santa Clara Town Centre, major tech companies, Costco, Whole Foods, Santa Clara Square Marketplace, parks, University of Santa Clara, and Caltrain Station.
- Commuter-friendly and ideal for multi-family living or investment.