Property Overview:
15910 Union Ave is a single-family home in Los Gatos, CA, built in 1947. It features 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a bonus room (potential 3rd bedroom or second living room), and 1,753 sq. ft. of living space. The property sits on a 19,000 sq. ft. flat lot with a separately rented studio accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Estimated home value is $1,397,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 6.9% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: Union Middle, Alta Vista Elementary, Leigh High.
- State average SAT score: 975.
- 0.9 miles to Alta Vista Elementary, 0.6 miles to Union Middle, 0.8 miles to Leigh High.
- Check with school districts for enrollment.
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Job Market:
- 74.2% white-collar jobs, 25.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 22,996 (22% growth since 2000).
- 67% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (18.18%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.92%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 41.3°F (January), 77.4°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 26.1 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $115,651.
- Average annual spending: $76,252.
Property Features:
- Bonus room (office/3rd bedroom/second living room).
- Huge kitchen with ample counter and cabinet space, stainless steel appliances, and gas stove.
- Spacious main living room with large picture window for natural light.
- Separate dining room.
- Hall bathroom with dual sinks and shower-over-tub; second small bathroom with stall shower.
- Large unfinished basement and enclosed rear porch.
- Hardwood floors throughout.
- Long side driveway with separate front turn-about driveway for easy access.
- Central heating and dual pane windows.
- Parking garage (3-car capacity).
- Accessory dwelling unit (ADU): Rented studio with kitchen and bath.
- Recent upgrades: New appliances, windows, blinds, refinished oak floors, recessed lights, new garage doors.
- Pet policies: Pets negotiable with higher security deposit.
- No smoking; renter’s insurance required; tenant pays utilities.
- Professionally managed by 408 Rental Management.
Location Benefits:
- Minutes to grocery, retail, medical offices, services, and parks.
- Room for pool/sport court; possible for 2-house lot/ADU expansion.
- Commuter-friendly: Easy access to local amenities and schools.
- Strong rental potential: Main house previously rented at $5,000/month, ADU at $2,000/month.
- Family-oriented community with excellent job market and low crime.