281 Chynoweth Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136-3224, USA


Property Overview:

281 Chynoweth Ave is a condominium/townhome in San Jose, CA, built in 1977. It features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 1,308 sq. ft. of living space. The estimated home value is $621,300.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 10.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 11.7% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Hayes Elementary, Summit Public School: Tahoma, KIPP Navigate College Prep, and Davis (Caroline) Intermediate.

    • Average SAT score: 975 (state average).
  • Job Market:

    • 67.1% white-collar jobs, 32.9% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 35,390 (11% growth since 2000).
    • 74% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (17.98%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.1%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 37.2°F (January), 72.9°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 17.8 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $81,679.
    • Average annual spending: $60,228.

Property Features:

  • Two-story townhome in a quiet, pleasant community.
  • 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms (half bath downstairs).
  • Vaulted ceilings and Pergo wood flooring.
  • Large combined dining/family room with fireplace.
  • Spacious kitchen with granite countertops—ideal for entertaining.
  • Private patio and relaxing backyard—great for children.
  • Laundry located inside the home.
  • Two side-by-side carport spaces next to the property; ample street parking for guests.
  • Recent updates: walls painted, new Pergo flooring, backyard fence repaired (all 5 years ago).
  • Low HOA complex; rarely available.
  • Central AC and gas heating.
  • Owner is motivated to sell; property is listed at a very reasonable price.

Location Benefits:

  • Conveniently located near freeways 85 and 101, shopping, and restaurants in Blossom Hill Valley.
  • Within the Oak Grove Elementary School District—ideal for families.
  • Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood with year-round comfort.

Price and Status History

date type price
1996-07-05 Sold 128000
2018-01-01 Rental 3059
2025-02-03 Pending 749900
2025-02-13 For Sale 699900
2025-02-18 Pending NaN
2025-03-10 Sold 720000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
KELLY MOORE PAINT CO INC 469 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95123-3302, USA N N NF 0 CAD981672009 0.55

Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.

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