Property Overview:
2550 Poplarwood Way is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1964. It features 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,772 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and a large private backyard. The estimated home value is $1,258,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 10.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 8.8% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Northwood Elementary (highly rated), Morrill Middle, Santa Clara County Community, and Santa Clara County Court.- Average SAT score: 963 (below state average of 975).
- Served by the Berryessa Union Elementary attendance zone.
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Job Market:
- 66.3% white-collar jobs, 33.7% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 39,965 (5% growth since 2000).
- 81% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.97%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.28%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.0°F (January), 75.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 9.7 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $93,858.
- Average annual spending: $66,727.
Property Features:
- Fully remodeled with new flooring, appliances, and interior finishes.
- Open chef’s kitchen with quartz countertops, custom cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances.
- Inviting living room, casual dining, and family room with large windows and sliding glass doors.
- Double-pane windows and gleaming floors.
- Downstairs bedroom and full bathroom—ideal for guests or multi-generational living.
- Primary suite with dual closets and en-suite bathroom.
- Converted garage/ADU with full bath, stove, and ample cabinetry—ideal for rental income or extra living space.
- Large, fenced backyard—perfect for kids or pets.
- Oversized driveway.
- Laundry on-site.
- Studio/ADU rentals:
- Independent access, separate kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.
- All utilities included (sometimes +$100/month).
- 6 months to 1 year lease preferred.
- Max capacity: 2 people.
Location Benefits:
- Convenient proximity to Northwood Park, Light Rail, Milpitas BART station (0.4 miles), Cropley station (0.5 miles), Great Mall (1 mile), Montague Expressway, and freeways.
- Walk to Northwood Elementary School (10/10 GreatSchools rating).
- Easy access to grocery stores, restaurants, high-tech companies (Nvidia, Google, Apple, Supermicro), and parks.
- Commuter-friendly: 10-minute walk to transit, 5-minute drive to major shopping and employers.
- Quiet, family-oriented neighborhood—ideal for professionals and families.