Property Overview:
1656 Valley Oaks Dr is a single-family home in Gilroy, CA, built in 1997. It features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,516 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,967 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a 3-car garage, heating system, and is currently valued at approximately $1,004,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 7.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 7.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Luigi Aprea Elementary, Christopher High, and Solorsano Middle.- Average SAT score: 1014 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 52.5% white-collar jobs, 47.5% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 5.1% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 48,479 (1% growth since 2000).
- 80% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (14.74%), followed by 25-34 years (13.25%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 35.1°F (January), 71.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 21.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $73,066.
- Average annual spending: $55,562.
Property Features:
- Two-story home with soaring ceilings and abundant natural light.
- Flexible layout:
- Fifth bedroom/office and full bathroom on main level (bedroom does not have a built-in closet).
- Open kitchen connected to a cozy family room.
- Separate living and dining areas for gatherings.
- Upstairs:
- Four spacious bedrooms, including a large primary suite retreat.
- Private backyard:
- Backs to open land with mature trees and frequent deer sightings.
- 3-car garage with generous storage.
- Lovingly maintained by original owners.
Location Benefits:
- Quiet, well-established neighborhood in Gilroy’s desirable Northwest Quadrant.
- Close to parks, top-rated schools, and shopping.
- Ideal for families, remote work, and multi-generational living.
- Peaceful natural setting with easy access to community amenities.