Property Overview:
1644 Fairorchard Ave is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1960. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,672 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems. The estimated home value is $1,245,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 14.6% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 15.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Booksin Elementary, Willow Glen Middle, and Willow Glen High.- Average SAT score: 1057 (542 Math, 515 English)—above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 68.0% white-collar jobs, 32.0% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.3% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 44,603 (4% growth since 2000).
- 65% families with children.
- Largest age groups: 35-44 years (16.02%), 45-54 years (15.67%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 42.7°F (January), 77.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 14.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $76,483.
- Average annual spending: $57,364.
Property Features:
- Stunningly remodeled Eichler blending mid-century modern design with contemporary upgrades.
- Show-stopping kitchen: High-end appliances, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a 10’ waterfall island.
- Bathrooms: Completely remodeled.
- Upgrades:
- New doors, vinyl plank flooring, new sheetrock
- Plumbing and electrical upgrades (new 200 AMP panel)
- Resurfaced fireplace, fresh interior/exterior paint
- All new dual-pane windows and 6 sliding doors
- Hydronic boiler, tankless water heater, washer/dryer
- Recoated roof, new downspouts
- Wired for EV charger
- All new concrete work (front and back)
- Drought-tolerant landscaping with auto-sprinklers, new fences
- Permitted remodel with attention to detail and quality.
Location Benefits:
- Close to parks, schools, major highways, Caltrain, Light Rail, and Silicon Valley tech corridor.
- Rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural history enhanced for today’s lifestyle.
- Family-friendly community with strong school options and commuter convenience.