Property Overview:
2336 Castro Pl is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1954. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,053 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $998,300 (last sold for $985,000 in 2018).
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 Juan Cabrillo Middle, Scott Lane Elementary, and Wilson Alternative.- Average SAT score: 1155 (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:
- Large backyard with potential to upgrade, remodel, or rebuild.
- Perfect for first-time buyers; located in a well-established neighborhood.
- Walking distance to park and pool.
- Easy access to San Tomas Expressway, close to tech companies, shopping, schools, airport, Levi’s Stadium, and Great America.
- R1-6L zoning; 2,785 sq. ft. lot.
Upgraded Home Option (Nearby Example):
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,917 sq. ft. open-concept living.
- Gourmet kitchen: Large island, pot filler, induction stove, purified water.
- Living room skylight, built-in ceiling speakers, quiet garage door, tankless water heater, recessed LED lighting.
- Backyard: Variety of fruit trees (apple, orange, lemon, cherry, dragon fruit, pear).
- Minutes from parks and El Camino Real with dining and shopping.
- Quick commute to major tech employers: Nvidia, Applied Materials, Apple, ServiceNow.
Location Benefits:
- Commuter-friendly: Short distance to major tech companies and highways.
- Family-oriented community with strong school performance.
- Safe, established neighborhood with growth and amenities.
- Ideal for first-time buyers or those seeking to customize and expand their home.