153 Ortega Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040-1439, USA


Property Overview:

153 Ortega Ave is a townhome in the Birch Green Park Community, Mountain View, CA, built in 1978. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,584 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a two-car garage, chair-lift for stairs, and a private deck. The estimated home value is $1,237,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.6% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 3.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Monta Loma Elementary, Ardis G. Egan Junior High, Greendell, and Los Altos High.

    • Average SAT score: 975 (state average).
  • Job Market:

    • 69% white-collar jobs, 31% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 28,622 (7% growth since 2000).
    • 56% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (19.4%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.1°F (January), 89.1°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 16.2 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $83,423.
    • Average annual spending: $60,673.

Property Features:

  • Open-concept layout with abundant natural light.
  • Primary bedroom: High ceilings, balcony overlooking a fenced landscaped patio.
  • Second bedroom: Large bay window and ample closet space.
  • Kitchen: Includes new appliances, tiled flooring, and opens to a private deck for outdoor entertaining.
  • Laundry: Second-floor laundry area with new washer and dryer.
  • Garage: Two-car garage with ample storage and workspace.
  • Chair-lift: Provides ease of access between floors.
  • HOA amenities: Includes a pool and clubhouse.

Location Benefits:

  • Commuter-friendly: Walkable to Caltrain, shopping, theater, and restaurants.
  • Close to major tech employers like Apple, Google, Facebook, and Tesla.
  • Perfect for entertaining and family living.

Price and Status History

date type price
1978-08-23 Off Market 100700
2022-01-20 Off Market NaN
2023-11-23 For Sale 1345000
2023-11-24 Sold 1345000
2024-01-12 For Sale 1475000
2024-01-29 For Sale 1499700
2024-04-11 For Sale 1400000
2024-06-11 For Sale 1388888
2024-07-20 For Sale 1420000
2024-08-16 For Sale 1288000
2024-09-07 Pending NaN
2024-09-27 Sold 1200000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
PLESSEY MICRO SCIENCE INC 2296 Mora Place, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA N N NF 0 CAD009440371 0.13
IDEAL SERVICE LAUNDRY 113 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040-1810, USA N N NF 0 CAN000905988 0.56
JASCO CHEMICAL CORP. 1710 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041-1018, USA N D 76 CAD009103318 0.72
SIERRA VISTA PROPERTIES 465 Sierra Vista Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043-2905, USA N N OS 0 CAD982400285 0.82

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SYMTRON CORP 2235 Mora Place, Mountain View, CA 94040-6207, USA 8 1990 N/A 94043SYMTR2235M 0.06

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Flood Risk Info

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AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

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