257 Orbit Way, Mountain View, CA 94043-4996, USA


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:

  • 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%).
  • 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).
  • Job Market:

    • 63.8% white-collar jobs, 36.2% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.3% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 32,542 (8% growth since 2000).
    • 55% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (21.61%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 50.8°F (January), 87.8°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 16.7 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • 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.

Price and Status History

date type price
2019-02-04 Sold 1144800
2024-05-08 For Sale 1688000
2024-05-16 Pending NaN
2024-06-03 Sold 1820000
2024-06-07 Sold 1820000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LAND BANK INVESTMENTS INTERNATIONAL 303 Ravendale Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043-5228, USA N N NF 0 CAD087015566 0.20
COOPER VISION 455 East Middlefield Road, Mountain View, CA 94043-4047, USA N A 0 CAD980638084 0.29
HEWLETT PACKARD (MT VIEW) 333 Logue Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043-4039, USA N N NF 0 CAD009438342 0.34
INTEL CORP. (MOUNTAIN VIEW PLANT) 365 East Middlefield Road, Mountain View, CA 94043-4003, USA N F 27 CAD061620217 0.37
RAYTHEON CORP. 350 Ellis Street, Mountain View, CA 94043-2202, USA N F 27 CAD009205097 0.39
NEC 501 Ellis Street, Mountain View, CA 94043-2205, USA N A 0 CAD980883268 0.63
SILTEC 405 National Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA N A 0 CAD088839105 0.65
AIR PRODS & CHEMS INC 465 North Whisman Road, Mountain View, CA 94043-5708, USA N N NF 0 CAD001728740 0.67
MEMOTRONICS 1058 West Evelyn Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5743, USA N N NF 0 CAD063532816 0.68
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORP. (MOUNTAIN VIEW PLANT) 369, 515 North Whisman Road 313 Fairchild & 401 National, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA N F 27 CAD095989778 0.74

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
GTE GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS CORP ELECTRONIC DEFENSE 100 Ferguson Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043-5239, USA 6 1990 N/A 94043GTGVR100FE 0.12
META TECHNOLOGIES INC 885 Maude Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043-4021, USA 33 2005 N/A 95014MRTXC885MA 0.44
MORGAN CHEMICAL PRODUCTS E/M 875 Maude Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043-4027, USA 2 2000 N/A 94043MCRPX875MA 0.45
LITTON APPLIED TECH 1101 West Maude Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94039, USA 1 1987 N/A 94039LTTNP1101M 0.52
SIERRA CIRCUITS INC (DBA SIERRA PROTO EXPRESS) 1108 West Evelyn Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5742, USA 59 2023 Yes 94086SRRPR1108W 0.59
TECHNITRON INC 630 National Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043-2222, USA 19 1997 N/A 94043TCHNT630NA 0.72
ARGOSYSTEMS INC 310 North Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4111, USA 6 1992 N/A 94086RGSYS310NO 0.73
SUMMIT CORP OF AMERICA 644 National Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043-2222, USA 6 1989 N/A 94043SMMTC644NA 0.75
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORP 313 Fairchild Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043-2215, USA 28 1989 N/A 94039NTNLS313FA 0.89
EG & G RETICON 345 Potrero Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4115, USA 11 1998 N/A 94086GGRTC345PO 0.92

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Flood Risk Info

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AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

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