Property Overview:
1726 Townsend Ave is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1954. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,190 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a two-car garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and a permitted/expanded primary suite. The estimated home value is $1,522,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 5.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Briarwood Elementary, New Valley Continuation High, and Juan Cabrillo Middle.- Average SAT score: 1008 (521 Math, 487 English) — higher than state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 68.1% white-collar jobs, 31.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.8% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 49,805 (11% growth since 2000).
- 64% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.79%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.34%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 47.3°F (January), 82.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $77,277.
- Average annual spending: $58,022.
Property Features:
- Gardener’s paradise: Abundant fruit trees, vegetables, spices, and herbs.
- Easy-care Pergo style flooring throughout much of the home.
- Large kitchen with ample dining space and sunny southern-exposed garden window.
- Spacious living room with fireplace and backyard access.
- Permitted/expanded primary suite with full bath.
- Newer insulating sheeting, roof, and gutters.
- Fenced play area in backyard with large pad for kids and pets.
- Sturdy storage shed (ideal for shop, storage, or outdoor office).
- Two-car garage with direct kitchen access.
- Full-size washer and dryer included.
- Walking distance to schools, shopping, restaurants; short drive to Kaiser, Apple, and parks.
Location Benefits:
- Family-friendly community with strong growth and amenities.
- Excellent commuter location: Close to major employers (Apple, Kaiser), schools, and parks.
- Outdoor living: Spacious backyard, play areas, and gardening opportunities.
- Move-in ready with potential for personal updates and TLC.