Property Overview:
2834 Ponderosa Way is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1960. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,495 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and an estimated value of $2,144,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 5.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Sutter Elementary, Juan Cabrillo Middle, and Santa Clara High.- Average SAT score: 1008 (521 Math, 487 English)—above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 68.1% white-collar jobs, 31.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.8% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 49,805 (11% growth since 2000).
- 64% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.79%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.34%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 47.3°F (January), 82.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $77,277.
- Average annual spending: $58,022.
Property Features:
- Recently refreshed and move-in ready.
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a separate family room with privacy doors (ideal as a 4th bedroom).
- Solid oak flooring and fresh paint throughout.
- Kitchen:
- Abundant, freshly painted cabinets
- Brand-new gas range
- Pantry with pull-out shelving
- New linoleum flooring
- Large breakfast area with built-in home office features
- Natural light: Three sun tunnels in kitchen, living, and dining areas.
- Outdoor living: Four dual-pane wood-framed French doors open to a large covered patio with skylights.
- Landscaping: Drought-tolerant, mature landscaping with over a dozen Japanese maples in front and private backyard.
- Energy efficiency: Nest thermostat.
- Curb appeal: Excellent, with peaceful street and quiet location.
- Convenient location: Close to shopping, restaurants, major tech firms, and highways.
Location Benefits:
- Family-friendly neighborhood with a high percentage of families and children.
- Safe and peaceful community with low crime rates.
- Excellent commuter access to major highways and tech employers.
- Great for entertaining with a park-like backyard and spacious patio.
- Short distance to amenities: shopping, dining, and schools.