Property Overview:
22185 Old Santa Cruz Hwy is a single-family home in Los Gatos, CA, built in 1951. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,149 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, heating system, and is currently valued at $858,900. Sale includes two legal lots (with separate addresses/assessor parcel numbers) for the price of one.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 7.2% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 10.2% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include C. T. English Middle, Loma Prieta Elementary, and Scotts Valley High.- Average SAT score: 1174 (596 Math, 578 English)—higher than state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 72.5% white-collar jobs, 27.5% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 7,430 (-11% since 2000).
- 71% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (22.41%); second largest: 35-44 years (13.09%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 38.8°F (January), 72.8°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 32.0 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $117,734.
- Average annual spending: $78,493.
Property Features:
- Two legal lots for the price of one—main house plus separate lot (with its own entry and driveway).
- Spacious floor plan—feels larger than 1,149 sq. ft.
- Main bedroom: Large, with walk-in closet, twin sink bathroom, and walk-in shower.
- Second bedroom: Larger size, double mirrored door closet.
- Third bedroom/office: Walk-in closet.
- Living room: Very roomy, lots of natural light year-round.
- Dining area.
- Recent upgrades:
- New roof, gutters, downspouts
- New hot water heater
- New refrigerator, gas stove top, dishwasher, trash compactor
- Big deck for outdoor dining and entertaining.
- Quiet location with year-round sunlight and rare concrete driveway.
- New city water system.
- Lot line adjustment in final county approval stage (to be recorded by December 16th; close of escrow shortly after).
- Second lot: Ample area for a second home or guest house/ADU; flat area and gentle slope for new construction.
Location Benefits:
- Easy to find and quiet.
- Year-round sunlight.
- Family-friendly community with high-performing schools.
- Potential for expansion with the second legal lot—ideal for building a guest house or ADU.
- Commuter access to job centers in the Bay Area.