Property Overview:
168 S Pastoria Ave is a duplex in Sunnyvale, CA, built in 1920. The property features two separate homes: a 1-story front house (3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom) and a 2-story back house (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms), totaling 2,087 sq. ft. of living space. Each home includes a 1-car garage, laundry, and separate meters. The estimated home value is $2,179,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 4.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Vargas Elementary, Sunnyvale Middle, and North County Regional Occupational Program.- Average SAT score: 1101 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 67.2% white-collar jobs, 32.8% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 64,185 (19% growth since 2000).
- 56% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (25.09%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.62%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 49.0°F (January), 84.6°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 15.8 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $75,046.
- Average annual spending: $56,753.
Property Features:
- Two separate homes:
- Front house: 1-story, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom.
- Back house: 2-story, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (currently vacant).
- Each home has a 1-car garage, laundry, and separate meters.
- Utilities:
- Front house tenant pays all utilities.
- Back house tenant pays gas & electricity; water, sewer & garbage included in rent.
- Insurance: Includes hazard and earthquake insurance.
- Tenancy: Reliable, responsible, long-term tenants (front house occupied, back house vacant).
- Location:
- Few blocks from historic Murphy Street and Cityline Sunnyvale (shops, theaters, restaurants).
- Easy walk to CalTrain Station.
- 1 block from Washington Park (tennis courts, pool, playground, BBQ, etc.).
Location Benefits:
- Prime walkable location near shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation.
- Family-friendly community with strong schools and low crime.
- Great investment opportunity with flexible living/rental options.