Property Overview:
1543 Higate Dr is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1968. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,353 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes an attached garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and a nice backyard shed. The property was completely remodeled with new roof, double pane windows, high-end hardwood flooring, new electrical, new HVAC, and is Title 24 compliant. The estimated home value is $795,500 (last sold for $850,000 in 2018).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 5.6% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 3% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Sylvia Cassell Elementary, Clyde L. Fischer Middle, and Apollo High.- Average SAT score: 934 (below state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 57.5% blue-collar jobs, 42.5% white-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 6.0% (higher than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 65,839 (16% growth since 2000)
- 85% families with children
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (16.28%)
- Second largest: 35-44 years (14.91%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 39.1°F (January), 73.2°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 12.3 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $56,529
- Average annual spending: $46,627
Property Features:
- Completely remodeled—looks better than new
- New custom kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, LED lighting, stainless steel appliances
- All bathrooms redone with ceramic subway tiles and new vanities
- New roof, double pane windows, high-end rustic hardwood flooring, new electrical, new HVAC
- Laminate flooring throughout
- Bright and clean with spacious bedrooms and lots of natural light
- Separate family room
- Attached two-car garage
- Nice and clean shed in backyard
- New interior and exterior paint
- All work completed with permits and Title 24 compliant
Location Benefits:
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children
- Safe neighborhood with lower-than-average crime rates
- Convenient access to schools and local amenities
- Ideal for comfortable family living in a growing community