179 N 17th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

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Property Overview:

179 N 17th St is a single-family Craftsman home in San Jose, CA, built in 1919. The main house features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 840 sq. ft. of living space, with a parking garage. The property last sold for $600,000 in 2016; the estimated current value is $944,700. The lot includes a permitted ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) and offers a total of ~2,134 sq. ft. (main house ~1,618 sq. ft., ADU 516 sq. ft.).

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 11.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 11.3% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include San Jose High, ACE Inspire Academy, and Empire Gardens Elementary.

    • Average SAT score: 890 (below state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 51.3% blue-collar jobs, 48.7% white-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 5.3% (higher than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 53,247 (11% growth since 2000).
    • 57% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (19.5%); second largest: 20-24 years (14.8%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 43.0°F (January), 76.3°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 11.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $49,290.
    • Average annual spending: $42,469.

Property Features:

  • Charming remodeled Craftsman with bright tile bathroom and chef’s kitchen (Viking Professional range, stainless steel refrigerator).
  • Serene front porch and rear deck; separate laundry area on porch.
  • Freshly painted throughout; partial basement with new water heater and door.
  • Large fenced and landscaped rear yard with mature trees and room for expansion.
  • Carriage house/ADU:
    • Studio with loft (516 sq. ft.), full kitchen, bathroom, washer/dryer hookups, AC, dishwasher, and storage.
    • Double-pane carriage doors for indoor-outdoor living or workshop use.
  • Main house upgrades:
    • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (in expanded configuration), quartz countertops, Brazilian cherry & engineered hardwood floors, upgraded electrical/plumbing, water softener, dual-zone central heat pump, tankless water heater, newer LG appliances.
  • Backyard:
    • Rose-covered arch, power for hot tub hookup, raised planter boxes, satsuma mandarin tree, chicken coop.
  • Parking: Garage and street parking.
  • Gardener included; garbage service paid; no pets allowed.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime central location: Minutes from San Jose airport, public transit, major freeways, SJSU, Backesto Park, SAP Center, and a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, and cafes.
  • Commuter-friendly and ideal for families, multi-generational living, or rental income with the ADU.
  • Endless possibilities for expansion, hobbies, or home business.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1980-03-03 Off Market 70000
2016-07-11 For Sale 598000
2016-07-21 Pending NaN
2016-08-12 Sold 600000
2016-08-19 Sold 600000
2020-05-22 Sold 550200
2024-06-01 For Sale 887719
2025-05-08 For Sale 1550000
2025-05-09 For Sale 1550000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SAN JOSE STATE UNIV CHEM DEPT 125 South 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, USA N N NF 0 CAD050520840 0.70
M&M TIC INC 640 North 9th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, USA N N NF 0 CAD981677289 0.89
DAP INC 520 Marburg Way, San Jose, CA 95133-1619, USA N N NF 0 CAD980893010 0.90
OLD SAND CITY DUMP EAST OF HWY, 101 A Fremont Boulevard, Monterey, CA 93940, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399974 0.90

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
EGGO CO 475 Eggo Way, San Jose, CA 95116-1016, USA 12 2018 Yes 95116MRSSM475EG 0.75
DAP INC 520 North Marburg Way, San Jose, CA 95133-1619, USA 6 1992 N/A 95133DPNCX520MA 0.90

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY (COGEN PLANT) East San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95150, USA OPR: Operating 0.71
GOODFELLOW’S A/C REPAIR POB 201, San Jose, CA 95103-0201, USA OPR: Operating 0.86
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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 2
AE 0 1 2 19
AH 0 0 0 7
AO 0 0 1 2

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
Central Calaveras Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 1
Central Calaveras Lick Observatory 0 0 1
Central Calaveras Milpitas 0 0 0
Central Calaveras Mount Day 0 0 1
Central Calaveras San Jose East 0 0 0
South Hayward Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 3
South Hayward Lick Observatory 0 0 1
South Hayward Milpitas 0 0 1
South Hayward Mount Day 0 0 0
South Hayward San Jose East 0 0 3

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 2
Very high 0 0 1 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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