Property Overview:
2256 Fairhill Ln is a single-family home in San Jose, CA 95125, built in 1958. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,755 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,887 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a 2-car garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and Sunrun solar panels. The estimated home value is $1,460,693.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 14.6% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 15.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Booksin Elementary (California Distinguished School), Willow Glen Middle, and Willow Glen High.- Average SAT score: 1057 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 68.0% white-collar jobs, 32.0% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.3% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 44,603 (4% growth since 2000).
- 65% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.02%), followed by 45-54 years (15.67%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 42.7°F (January), 77.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 14.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $76,483.
- Average annual spending: $57,364.
Property Features:
- Iconic Eichler home designed by Joseph Eichler with mid-century modern architecture.
- Post-and-beam construction, clean lines, and floor-to-ceiling windows for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
- Flowing kitchen, family room with fireplace, dining area, double-sink vanities, shower/tub combo, stall shower, and laundry area.
- Energy-efficient Sunrun solar panels.
- 2-car garage and ample storage.
- Opportunity to restore or reimagine this diamond-in-the-rough and preserve architectural history.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Willow Glen location near parks (Wilcox Park, Paul Moore Park), eBay Headquarters, and top tech companies.
- Close to dining (Ristorante Fratello, Pho Wagon), shopping (Safeway, Grocery Outlet), and coffee shops (Starbucks).
- Easy access to CalTrain, major highways, San Jose Airport, downtown Willow Glen, and Campbell.
- Family-friendly community with strong schools and amenities.
- Rental estimate: $4,019–$4,936/month.