Property Overview:
2878 Forbes Ave is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1960. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,444 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,841 sq. ft. lot. The home includes an attached 2-car garage, central A/C and heat, and an original wood-burning fireplace. The estimated home value is $1,739,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
-
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%).
-
Schools:
Nearby schools include Sutter Elementary, Santa Clara High, and Juan Cabrillo Middle.- Average SAT score: 1008 (521 Math, 487 English)—above state average of 975.
-
Job Market:
- 68.1% white-collar jobs, 31.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.8% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
-
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%).
-
Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
-
Weather:
- Average temperature: 47.3°F (January), 82.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
-
Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $77,277.
- Average annual spending: $58,022.
Property Features:
- Freshly painted inside and out.
- Recently refinished hardwood floors and newly carpeted family room.
- Generous galley kitchen.
- Living/dining room combo with ample natural light and views of a serene backyard.
- Backyard: Natural lawn, lemon, loquat, and fig trees.
- Crown molding, plantation shutters, newer windows, ceiling fans, recessed lighting.
- Recently updated bathrooms.
- Central A/C and heat, original wood-burning fireplace.
- Attached 2-car garage.
Location Benefits:
- Desirable Forest Park neighborhood.
- Close to public, private, and charter schools, Central Park Library, Forest Park Cabana Club, Maywood Park Tennis Courts, Kaiser Hospital, Lawrence Expy, Hwy 280, and major tech companies (Apple, Nvidia, and more).
- Ideal for family living and enjoyment for years to come.