Property Overview:
1541 Pomona Ave is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1921. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,504 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $768,100.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 12.4% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 10.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Rocketship Alma Academy, Downtown College Preparatory, and Downtown College Preparatory Middle.- Average SAT score: 1057 (542 Math, 515 English)—higher than state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 57.5% blue-collar jobs, 42.5% white-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 6.7% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 17,443 (11% growth since 2000).
- 65% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (23.41%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.85%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.3°F (January), 76.8°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 11.9 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $54,544.
- Average annual spending: $45,452.
Property Features & Development Opportunity:
- Three adjacent properties: 1533 Pomona Ave, 1541 Pomona Ave, and 1536 Little Orchard St—together spanning ~22,000 sq. ft.
- 1541 Pomona Ave: ~7,800 sq. ft. lot; must be purchased with 1533 Pomona Ave for a combined ~15,640 sq. ft.
- Zoning: R1-8—ideal for residential development
- Prime opportunity for developers/investors seeking expansion potential
- Properties sold as-is; no warranty from seller
- Total asking price: $1,250,000
- Purchase options:
- 1533 Pomona Ave & 1541 Pomona Ave (must be purchased together)
- 1536 Little Orchard St (optional third lot)
- Purchase options:
Location Benefits:
- Seamless expansion with shared boundaries between lots
- Rare development opportunity in a growing community
- Convenient access to local schools, jobs, and amenities