298 Gemstone Way, Milpitas, CA 95035-4347, USA

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Property Overview:

298 Gemstone Way is a townhome in Milpitas, CA, built in 1996. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,522 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes an attached two-car garage, heating system, and a spacious, private backyard. The estimated home value is $1,129,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 7.9% (lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Anthony Spangler Elementary, Thomas Russell Middle, and Milpitas High.

    • Average SAT score: 1015 (higher than state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 62.2% white-collar jobs, 37.8% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 58,229 (25% growth since 2000).
    • 80% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (16.33%), followed by 35-44 years (16.32%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 45.2°F (January), 76.9°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 10.7 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $98,135.
    • Average annual spending: $67,221.

Property Features:

  • Light-filled and immaculate, with fresh paint and brand new carpeting.
  • Two-story layout:
    • First floor: Versatile office/4th bedroom with full bath and direct garage access.
    • Second floor: 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
  • Primary suite:
    • Large walk-in closet
    • Luxurious double sink
    • Mountain views from the shower
  • Quality finishes:
    • Crown molding, recessed LED lighting, gas log fireplace
    • Refinished hardwood floors
    • Granite slab countertops and stainless-steel appliances in kitchen
  • Spacious, lush backyard—rare for a townhome, feels like a single-family home.
  • Attached two-car garage with direct entry.

Location Benefits:

  • Commuter-friendly: Quick access to Highways 880, 680, 237, and BART.
  • Shopping & Dining: Close to Great Mall, Ranch 99, New India Bazaar, Marina Grocery, India Metro Hypermarket, Safeway, and diverse restaurants (all within 1.9 miles).
  • Family-oriented community with excellent amenities and schools.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1997-04-25 Sold 248500
1998-08-23 For Sale 279950
1998-10-28 Sold 279950
1998-11-17 Sold 279950
1998-11-24 Sold 280000
2012-01-13 For Sale 499000
2012-02-23 Sold 510000
2025-03-24 For Sale 1258000
2025-04-16 Sold 1350000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
MILLER & GIBSON IND 151 Bothelo Avenue, Milpitas, CA 95035-5325, USA N N NF 0 CAD980736094 0.61
KOMAG #4 275 South Hillview Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035-5417, USA N N NF 0 CAD983566530 0.95

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
READ RITE CORP 345 Los Coches Street, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA 41 2001 N/A 95035RDRTC345LO 0.58
HUSKO INC 100 South Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035-5459, USA 3 2001 N/A 95035HDWYT100SO 0.64
LENTHOR ENGINEERING 311 Turquoise Street, Milpitas, CA 95035-5432, USA 42 2023 Yes 95035CNNRP311TU 0.80
DOMAIN TECH 304 Turquoise Street, Milpitas, CA 95035-5431, USA 18 1988 N/A 95035DMNTC304TU 0.82
SOLECTRON-CALIF SERVICES OPERATIONS 260 South Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035-5420, USA 1 2003 N/A 95035SLCTR26SUT 0.85

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 1 1 8
AE 0 1 1 4
AH 0 2 6 5
AO 0 0 1 6
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
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.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
Central Calaveras Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 1
Central Calaveras La Costa Valley 0 0 0
Central Calaveras Milpitas 0 0 0
Central Calaveras Niles 0 0 0
Central Calaveras San Jose East 0 0 0
Northern Calaveras Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 0
Northern Calaveras La Costa Valley 0 0 1
Northern Calaveras Milpitas 0 0 0
Northern Calaveras Niles 0 0 0
Northern Calaveras San Jose East 0 0 0
South Hayward Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 3
South Hayward La Costa Valley 0 0 0
South Hayward Milpitas 0 1 0
South Hayward Niles 0 0 1
South Hayward San Jose East 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 1
Very high 0 0 0 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 2
Very High 0 0 0 0
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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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