Property Overview:
16478 Hilow Rd is a single-family home in Los Gatos, CA, built in 1956. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,368 sq. ft. of living space on an 11,326 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, cooling system, and double-pane windows. The estimated home value is $1,443,000.
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 include Blossom Hill Elementary, Raymond J. Fisher Middle, and Los Gatos High.- Average SAT score: 975 (matches state average).
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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:
- Low 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:
- Charming one-story home in an exceptional Los Gatos neighborhood surrounded by newer, larger homes.
- Recently updated:
- New paint throughout (interior, doors, kitchen & bathroom cabinets).
- Smaller hall bath: New vanity, vinyl flooring, plumbing & light fixtures, mirror, shower door, reglazed tub.
- Second bath: New vinyl flooring, shower door, two sinks with new plumbing fixtures.
- New dishwasher.
- Hardwood floors and double-pane windows.
- Abundant fruit trees: Orange, lemon, persimmon (fuyu), quince, fig, apple, pomogrande, and more.
- Window coverings (drapes) are staging and not included in sale.
Location Benefits:
- Walking distance to Blossom Hill Elementary School, parks, and shopping.
- Minutes from Downtown Los Gatos and a variety of restaurants.
- Family-friendly community with a strong sense of neighborhood.
- Low crime rates and excellent schools make it ideal for families.
- Owner passed away peacefully at home at over 100 years of age (natural causes).