Property Overview:
1977 Monroe St is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1954. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,407 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a heating system. The estimated home value is $1,455,000 (last sold for $1,050,000 in 2017).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 6.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 8.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Washington Open Elementary, Buchser Middle, and Wilson Alternative.- Average SAT score: 1,155 (608 Math, 547 English)—higher than state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 65.1% white-collar jobs, 34.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 35,657 (18% growth since 2000).
- 58% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.2%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.77%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 46.4°F (January), 80.6°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 15.0 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $65,818.
- Average annual spending: $51,815.
Property Features:
- Recent updates: New paint (inside & out), new carpets in all bedrooms.
- Kitchen remodel, master bedroom & bathroom addition (completed in 2000 with permits).
- Pergo floors in living room and hall.
- Large eating area adjacent to kitchen.
- Skylight in kitchen for natural light.
- Ceiling fans in dining area, second bedroom, and master bedroom.
- Stall shower in master bath; shower over tub in hall bath.
- Sliding glass doors from master and second bedrooms to backyard.
- Large, landscaped backyard with hot tub, water fountain, lemon tree, and rose garden.
- Easy access to backyard from kitchen—ideal for BBQs.
Location Benefits:
- Central location near major Silicon Valley companies.
- Close to major highways: 101, 880, 280, and Caltrain station.
- University of Santa Clara just a few blocks away.
- Valley Fair and Santana Row shopping/dining nearby.
- Family-friendly community with strong schools and amenities.