Property Overview:
1521 Eden Ave is a condominium unit (also described as an attached single-family residence) in San Jose, CA, built in 1966. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,123–1,142 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, carport space, and a leased Tesla Solar roof. The estimated home value is $1,070,000 (sold for $785,100 in 2017).
Neighborhood Highlights:
-
Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 5.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 1.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
-
Schools:
Nearby schools include Rosemary, Monroe Middle, and Boynton High.- Average SAT score: 1,155 (608 Math, 547 English)—higher than state average of 975.
-
Job Market:
- 65.6% white-collar jobs, 34.4% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
-
Demographics:
- Community population: 31,036 (9% growth since 2000).
- 58% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25–34 years (18.9%); second largest: 35–44 years (16.2%).
-
Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
-
Weather:
- Average temperature: 46.0°F (January), 81.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 18.5 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
-
Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $67,288.
- Average annual spending: $52,506.
Property Features:
- Completely remodeled with modern finishes and designer bathrooms.
- Quartz countertops in kitchen, stainless appliances, and wood laminate floors throughout.
- Living room with wood-burning fireplace and expansive patio doors for natural light.
- Spacious master bedroom for comfort and tranquility.
- Garage with frosted glass therma-pane door plus additional carport space.
- Leased Tesla Solar roof for energy efficiency; 6 months of electricity and home insurance included.
- Large private backyard with built-in sprinklers, space for a vegetable garden, pomegranate and apple trees, and over a dozen roses.
- Entry courtyard for privacy.
- Zero HOA fees.
Location Benefits:
- Walkable neighborhood—minutes from Santana Row and Valley Fair Mall.
- Close to parks: Frank M. Santana, Parkway, and Starbird Park (all within a mile).
- Great neighbors and a family-friendly community.
- Ideal as a starter home or investment property.
- Commuter-friendly with easy access to shopping, dining, and recreation.