Property Overview:
173 Ivy Hill Way is a single-family home in Los Gatos, CA, built in 1957. It features 4 bedrooms, 2–2.5 bathrooms, and 1,314–1,410 sq. ft. of living space on an 8,106 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and owned solar panels. The estimated home value is $1,818,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Population & 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%).
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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%).
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Job Market:
- 74.2% white-collar jobs, 25.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: Carlton Elementary, Raymond J. Fisher Middle, Los Gatos High, Blossom Hill Elementary.
- Top-rated Los Gatos schools.
- State average SAT score: 975.
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 41.3°F (January), 77.4°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 26.1 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $115,651.
- Average annual spending: $76,252.
Property Features:
- Updated kitchen with Quartz counters, island, white & grey cabinets, and Thermador stainless appliances.
- Modernized bathrooms, including a newly built master bath with skylights, recessed lighting, and touch LED mirrors.
- Spacious walk-in closet and ample storage throughout.
- Surround sound system (Dolby), recessed LED lighting, French doors, and refinished hardwood flooring.
- Fiberglass dual-paned Milgard windows, solid doors with bronze hardware, updated trim & crown molding.
- Versatile garage: Doubles as a home theater with a 105" projection screen, epoxy flooring, and high-end storage cabinets.
- Energy efficiency: Owned solar panels, new water heater, water softener system, and updated piping.
- Outdoor living:
- Slate patio with built-in BBQ and gas stove.
- Heavenly greens turf, covered workbench, storage building.
- Over 30 blooming rose bushes—perfect for entertaining.
Location Benefits:
- Private, end-of-cul-de-sac location.
- Walking distance to Vasona Park and Los Gatos Creek Trail.
- Close to downtown Los Gatos and Campbell—restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
- Easy commute to top tech companies (Netflix, eBay, Apple).
- Family-friendly community with access to top-rated schools and abundant outdoor recreation.