Property Overview:
2504 Forbes Ave is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA 95050, built in 1957. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,340 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,730 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, central heating and cooling, and a 2-year-old roof. The estimated home value is $1,336,799–$1,652,000.
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 Westwood Elementary, Wilson Alternative, Buchser Middle, and Live Oak Academy.- 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%).
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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:
- Wonderfully updated with new bathrooms (linoleum, pedestal sinks), new kitchen flooring, new Berber carpet, refinished hardwood floors, and fresh interior paint.
- Open concept kitchen, large living room, separate family room, and dedicated dining area.
- Recessed LED lighting, dual pane windows, granite kitchen countertops, central air and heating.
- Large covered patio leading to a spacious, landscaped backyard.
- Attached 2-car garage.
- Great floor plan for family living and entertaining.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Santa Clara neighborhood with easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment.
- Close to Silicon Valley’s top employers.
- Nearby parks: Mary Gomez Park, Henry Schmidt Park, and Central Park.
- Walkable to grocery stores (Lucky, Safeway), coffee shops (Starbucks, Sarah’s Cafe), and restaurants (Leichi, Carl’s Jr., Four Five Six Chinese Restaurant).
- Rental estimate: $3,717–$4,756/month.
- Rare opportunity to own a piece of Santa Clara’s history in a desirable, family-friendly community.