1543 Higate Dr, San Jose, CA 95122, USA


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:

  • 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%)
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Sylvia Cassell Elementary, Clyde L. Fischer Middle, and Apollo High.

    • Average SAT score: 934 (below state average of 975)
  • Job Market:

    • 57.5% blue-collar jobs, 42.5% white-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 6.0% (higher than state average of 4.7%)
  • 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%)
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 39.1°F (January), 73.2°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 12.3 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
  • 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

Price and Status History

date type price
1979-08-20 Off Market 68000
2018-01-02 For Sale NaN
2018-01-12 Pending NaN
2018-02-09 Sold 850000
2019-11-19 Rental 3500
2021-04-02 Off Market 920000
2024-03-10 For Sale 1161501
2025-03-10 For Sale 1149000
2025-03-19 Pending NaN
2025-04-08 Sold 1200000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

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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.

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