Property Overview:
245 Glen Ridge Ave is a custom-built single-family home in Los Gatos, CA, constructed in 2013. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 3,792 sq. ft. of living space on a 9,148 sq. ft. corner lot. The home includes a parking garage, forced air heating, and a cooling system.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 1.7% (much lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 2.8% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Los Gatos High, Daves Avenue Elementary, and Raymond J. Fisher Middle.- Average SAT score: 1174 (596 Math, 578 English)—well above the state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 78.2% white-collar jobs, 21.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.0% (significantly lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 11,686 (23% growth since 2000).
- 65% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (20.33%); second largest: 35-44 years (12.38%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 41.3°F (January), 77.5°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 28.5 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $176,747.
- Average annual spending: $102,879.
Property Features:
- Custom-built estate with elegant design and luxurious finishes.
- Grand front entry with custom stonework and automatic gas lanterns.
- Brazilian distressed flooring, vaulted high ceilings, and custom built-ins throughout.
- Gourmet kitchen:
- Center island with custom French Pyrolave jade counter
- Monogram appliances
- Circular breakfast nook with dome ceiling
- Expansive slider opens to backyard with views of art studio, mature redwood, and majestic oak.
- Lower level:
- Second family room
- 2 bedrooms
- Wine room
- Upstairs:
- Exquisite primary bedroom with private balcony overlooking grounds and park
- Landscaped grounds:
- Stonework, patio, outdoor kitchen, hot tub, and art studio with Bachman Park views
- Prime location: Just blocks from downtown Los Gatos and next to Bachman Park.
Location Benefits:
- Walking distance to downtown Los Gatos and Bachman Park.
- Family-friendly community with excellent schools and low crime rates.
- Commuter-friendly with access to major highways and job centers.
- Rare opportunity to own a luxury home in one of Los Gatos’ most desirable neighborhoods.