Property Overview:
257 Orbit Way is a 6-year-new townhome in the Whisman Station neighborhood of Mountain View, CA. It features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 1,552 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a 2-car garage, central HVAC with dual-zone control, and newly installed wooden flooring.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 3.6% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 3.2% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary, Isaac Newton Graham Middle, and Summit Public School: Denali.- Average SAT score: 1159 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 63.8% white-collar jobs, 36.2% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.3% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 32,542 (8% growth since 2000).
- 55% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (21.61%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 50.8°F (January), 87.8°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 16.7 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $72,305.
- Average annual spending: $55,322.
Property Features:
- Modern layout with abundant natural light.
- 1st floor: Complete en-suite for privacy, ideal for a guest bedroom or home office.
- 3rd floor: Two additional en-suites, including a master suite with double-sink vanity and designer walk-in closet.
- Kitchen: Central marble island, premium stainless steel appliances, and gas stove.
- Living Room: Open-concept design perfect for entertaining.
- Parking: Attached 2-car garage with ample community parking.
Location Benefits:
- Recreation: Close to Pyramid Park with playgrounds, dog parks, basketball court, and BBQ area.
- Convenience: Near grocery stores, restaurants, 99 Ranch, and Costco.
- Commuter-friendly: Proximity to VTA Light Rail and major highways 237/85/101.
- Tech Hub: Walking distance to LinkedIn, Waymo, Samsung, and a 10-minute drive to Google HQ, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple Sunnyvale Campus.