Property Overview:
1580 Willowdale Dr is a single-family home in San Jose, CA (Cambrian neighborhood), built in 1959. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 960 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a wood-burning fireplace, remodeled kitchen and bathroom, original hardwood floors (with $5,000 floor credit), and is pre-wired for 7.1 surround sound and 4K fiber-optics. The garage has been converted to 460 sq. ft. of additional living space (easily reversible). The estimated home value is $1,095,000 (last sold for $1,010,000 in 2019).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 9.6% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 7.8% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Reed Elementary, Branham High, and John Muir Middle.- Average SAT score: 1028 (higher than state average of 975).
- Walking distance to California Distinguished School, Reed Elementary.
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Job Market:
- 64.8% white-collar jobs, 35.2% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 31,147 (3% growth since 2000).
- 75% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.71%), second largest 35-44 years (16.18%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 39.5°F (January), 75.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 20.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $75,753.
- Average annual spending: $57,212.
Property Features:
- Charming single-level home on a wide, tree-lined street in a sought-after Cambrian neighborhood.
- Living room with wood-burning fireplace.
- Newly remodeled kitchen with granite countertops.
- Remodeled bathroom with jacuzzi tub and double-pane windows throughout.
- Original hardwood floors (need TLC; $5,000 floor credit available).
- Pre-wired for 7.1 surround sound and 4K fiber-optics ready.
- Garage converted to 460 sq. ft. of living space (can be reverted to 2-car garage).
- Garage coach lights on a timer.
- Room to expand at the front of the house.
- Convenient location: Minutes to restaurants, shopping, highways.
Location Benefits:
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families and children.
- Excellent schools within walking distance.
- Commuter-friendly: Close to major highways and amenities.
- Safe, established neighborhood with low crime rates.
- Ideal for entertaining and future expansion.
Additional Modern Home Example (for comparison):
- Modern home with permitted ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit).
- Vaulted entry with skylights, open kitchen/living/dining area, expansive center island.
- Serene backyard with pergola, master suite with walk-in closet and heated bathroom floors.
- ADU: 361 sq. ft., Main house: 1,603 sq. ft. (Total: 1,964 sq. ft.).
- Modern features: Efficient appliances, bidets, lighted-mirror cabinets, independent heating/cooling for ADU.