Property Overview:
2231 Park Ave is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1937. The main house features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 950 sq. ft. of living space. There is a separate studio cottage (permits unknown) with its own kitchen, bath, private yard, and entrance. Additional features include a parking garage, fireplace, cooling system, and a new roof. The estimated home value is $1,222,000.
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 Abraham Lincoln High.- Average SAT score: 1155 (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:
- Charming Spanish-style architecture with original hardwood floors and arched details.
- Updated kitchen and baths; new flooring in kitchen and rear bedrooms.
- Master bedroom with en-suite glass shower; hall bath with tub and shower.
- Third bedroom (previously used as dining room) could serve as a home office.
- Separate studio (half of garage, permits unknown) with full bath and private access.
- Mature fruit-bearing avocado tree in the backyard.
- Plentiful parking on Park Ave and Park Ct; gated access from Park Ct.
- Central Silicon Valley location—close to Westfield Valley Fair Mall, Santana Row, Santa Clara University, and major tech campuses (Apple, Google, NVIDIA).
Location Benefits:
- Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood in the heart of Silicon Valley.
- Ideal for first-time buyers or investors.
- Excellent schools and convenient access to shopping, dining, and major employers.
- Commuter-friendly with easy access to public transportation and highways.
- Great value for a home with income potential from the separate studio.