Property Overview:
2786 Gardendale Dr is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1956. It features 3 bedrooms, 2.5–3 bathrooms, and 2,086 sq. ft. of living space on a large 8,799 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a detached 2-car garage with a bonus/utility room (ideal for storage or a workshop), fireplace, central heating and air conditioning, and an estimated value of $1,614,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 14.6% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 15.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
- Walking distance to Schallenberger Elementary.
- Nearby: University Preparatory Academy Charter, Willow Glen Middle.
- Average SAT score: 1,057 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 68% white-collar jobs, 32% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.3% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 44,603 (4% growth since 2000).
- 65% families with children.
- Largest age groups: 35–44 (16.02%) and 45–54 (15.67%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 42.7°F (January), 77.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 14.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $76,483.
- Average annual spending: $57,364.
Property Features:
- Open concept floor plan with large bedrooms, separate living and family rooms.
- Hardwood floors in living and family rooms; new carpet in hallway and bedrooms.
- Updated kitchen (flooring and appliances), breakfast nook for eat-in experience.
- All bathrooms updated (hallway and half-bath in 2013).
- Contractor-installed upgrades:
- Double-pane windows (most), skylight, updated lighting.
- Two new sliding glass doors.
- Central air conditioning and heat.
- Water treatment system with reverse osmosis drinking water.
- Backyard paradise:
- Covered patio, mature orange and lemon trees, hot tub, room to entertain or play.
- Updated landscaping in front yard.
- Bonus/utility room (~170 sq. ft.) attached to garage, ideal for office or workshop.
- Water and sewer lines replaced from house to street.
- Shake roof (no known leaks); new roof to be installed prior to close of escrow (COE) on some listings.
- Fresh interior paint; recent exterior paint.
- Vacant and easy to show; multiple open house dates.
Location Benefits:
- Excellent location:
- Walking distance to Schallenberger Elementary, Zanotto’s Market, Starbucks.
- Quiet street in a family-friendly neighborhood.
- Perfect for families seeking space, convenience, and a move-in ready home.