Property Overview:
1505 Santa Clara Ave is a single-family home in Alameda, CA, built in 1906. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,182 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and was last sold for $650,000 in 2016. The estimated current value is $1,081,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 7.9% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 11.2% (slightly higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Franklin Elementary, Will C. Wood Middle, Alameda High, and Nea Community Learning Center.- Average SAT score: 995 (516 Math, 479 English)—above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 53.9% white-collar jobs, 46.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 66,345 (6.3% growth since 2000).
- 57.8% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.03%); second largest: 45-54 years (15.6%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.8°F (January), 71.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 27.8 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $66,966.
- Average annual spending: $52,257.
Property Features:
- Outstanding craftsman house with a bright, updated floor plan and ample-sized rooms.
- Formal dining room, living room, and large kitchen with island and eating bar.
- Flooded with sunlight; cheery atmosphere.
- All major systems updated: new roof, updated electrical and plumbing, newer furnace, tankless water heater, and kitchen appliances.
- Laundry area with new washer and dryer on main level.
- Private backyard, adjacent bonus space (ideal for home office or playroom), and fenced front yard.
- Full unfinished basement with high ceilings, ready for completion.
- Located in a friendly, vibrant neighborhood with great Alameda schools nearby.
- Convenient access to Inter-Bay bus lines, Bay Area transportation, shops, businesses, parks, and the beach.
Location Benefits:
- Commuter-friendly: On major bus lines and close to public transportation.
- Walkable to shops, parks, businesses, and the beach.
- Ideal for families seeking a vibrant community and access to quality schools.