Property Overview:
16500 Wood Acres Rd is a single-family home in Los Gatos, CA, built in 1974. It features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 5,577 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes a 2-car garage, fireplace, forced air heating and cooling, and a ~320 sq. ft. workshop. The home is gated and offers unprecedented views of the San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 1.7% (much lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 2.8% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Daves Avenue Elementary, Redwood Middle, and Los Gatos High.- Average SAT score: 1174 (596 Math, 578 English)—well above the state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 78.2% white-collar jobs, 21.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 11,686 (23% growth since 2000).
- 65% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (20.33%); second largest: 35-44 years (12.38%).
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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), 77.5°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 28.5 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $176,747.
- Average annual spending: $102,879.
Property Features:
- Gated, private, and serene setting with forever views of the Bay and Silicon Valley.
- Connected to public utilities plus solar panels, well water, and backup generator.
- Main Floor:
- Grand entry, formal living and dining rooms
- Spacious gourmet kitchen with casual dining
- Master suite with private deck
- Separate family room
- 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms
- Screened porch and laundry room
- Lower Level:
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Pool room with fireplace
- Full kitchen and large bonus room
- Outdoor Amenities:
- Private decks for kitchen and master
- 2-car garage with RV/boat parking and basketball hoops
- ~320 sq. ft. workshop
Location Benefits:
- Escape the fast pace of Silicon Valley in a private, tranquil environment.
- Stunning panoramic views from most main floor rooms.
- Family-friendly community with top-rated schools and low crime.
- Commuter access to Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area.
- Ideal for entertaining, family living, and enjoying nature.