232 Topeka Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, USA


Property Overview:

232 Topeka Ave is a single-family home in the Rose Garden area of San Jose, CA, built in 1953. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 881 sq. ft. of living space on a 3,750 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $1,037,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 12.4% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 13.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Luther Burbank Elementary, Abraham Lincoln High, and Herbert Hoover Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 1057 (above state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 61.1% white-collar jobs, 38.9% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 29,548 (10% growth since 2000).
    • 52% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (22.59%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 44.8°F (January), 78.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 13.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $60,578.
    • Average annual spending: $48,757.

Property Features:

  • Hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms
  • New kitchen cabinets, counter, and sink
  • Double-paned windows and brick fireplace
  • Inside laundry room and ceiling fans
  • Attic storage and spa (needs electrical connection)
  • Remodeled bathroom
  • Tankless water heater and all-new copper piping
  • Detached full garage and RV/boat parking
  • Private, low-maintenance backyard with separate patio
  • Newer roof
  • Appliances (stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave) do not stay
  • AS IS sale only; offers already submitted to lenders
  • Showings by appointment only: 5:30–7:00pm Mon–Fri, weekends OK

Location Benefits:

  • Sought-after Rose Garden neighborhood
  • Move-in ready with modern upgrades and classic charm
  • Convenient to schools, jobs, and amenities
  • Ideal starter home for small families or first-time buyers

Price and Status History

date type price
1985-09-26 Sold 98500
2004-08-06 For Sale 459000
2004-09-09 Sold 465000
2004-09-22 Sold 465000
2004-09-24 Delisted NaN
2006-08-13 For Sale 595000
2006-09-19 Sold 580000
2006-09-29 Sold 580000
2006-10-06 Delisted NaN
2009-10-05 For Sale 298500
2009-10-19 Pending NaN
2010-01-29 Pending NaN
2010-03-16 Sold 350000
2010-05-21 Sold 350000
2020-10-23 Rental 3125
2023-09-12 Off Market NaN
2025-02-24 For Sale 1199000
2025-03-14 Pending NaN
2025-04-07 Sold 1100000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
RIVER PARK DEVELOPMENT-LINCOLN PROPS PROVOST ST &, Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N OS 0 CAD981676430 0.63

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CIRCUIT LINK INC 804 PARK AVE UNIT A, San Jose, CA 95126-4889, USA 2 1997 N/A 95126CRCTL804AP 0.82

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
AIRSORT EXTREME 1402 B SO, San Jose, CA 99999, USA OPR: Operating 0.38

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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.

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