Property Overview:
2535 Begonia St is a single-family home in Union City, CA, built in 1972. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,382 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,993 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a 2-car garage, central AC, new heater and water heater, copper piping, dual pane windows, and an expansive backyard with an in-ground pool and safe rubber play area for kids. The property was last sold in 2016 for $685,000 and is now estimated at $1,163,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 6.6% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 8.9% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
- Neighborhood is considered relatively safe.
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Brookvale Elementary, American High, Thornton Junior High, and Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay.- Average SAT score: 969 (slightly below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 58.2% white-collar jobs, 41.8% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.3% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 65,158 (9.8% growth since 2000).
- 81% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (14.66%), followed by 25-34 years (14.63%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 47.0°F (January), 79.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 19.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $74,926.
- Average annual spending: $56,698.
Property Features:
- Move-in ready with recent interior and exterior paint.
- Updated bathrooms and low-maintenance front yard.
- Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden countertop.
- Family room with wood-burning fireplace.
- Built-in closets and laminate floors.
- Expansive backyard:
- In-ground pool.
- Safe rubber play area for kids.
- No rear neighbors for added privacy.
- Quiet, tree-lined street.
- Convenient location: Close to Highways 880, 84, 92, BART, Union Landing Shopping Center, Alameda Creek trails, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.
- Easy commute to Facebook, Google, and major tech companies.
- New Haven School District.
Location Benefits:
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children.
- Excellent commuter access to major highways and public transportation.
- Quiet and private setting with no rear neighbors.
- Recreational opportunities nearby (trails, shopping, entertainment).
- Desirable neighborhood with strong property value growth.