16478 Hilow Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, USA


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:

  • 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%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Blossom Hill Elementary, Raymond J. Fisher Middle, and Los Gatos High.

    • Average SAT score: 975 (matches state average).
  • Job Market:

    • 74.2% white-collar jobs, 25.9% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • 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%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 41.3°F (January), 77.4°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 26.1 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • 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).

Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-07 For Sale NaN
2019-12-09 Sold 1450000
2019-12-12 Sold 1390000
2019-12-13 Sold 2100000
2019-12-18 Sold 1450000
2019-12-26 Sold 1199000
2024-03-16 Pending 2499000
2024-03-26 Pending NaN
2024-04-16 Sold 3144000

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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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