309 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, USA

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Property Overview:

309 S Buena Vista Ave is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1920. The main house features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,225 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes a parking garage, heating system, and sits on a large 16,908 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value is $1,043,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 12.4% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 13.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Luther Burbank Elementary, Abraham Lincoln High, and Herbert Hoover Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 1057 (542 Math, 515 English) — above state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 61.1% white-collar jobs, 38.9% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 29,548 (10% growth since 2000).
    • 52% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (22.59%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.02%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.8°F (January), 78.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 13.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $60,578.
    • Average annual spending: $48,757.

Property Features:

  • Main House:
    • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,225 sq. ft.
    • Parking garage and heating system.
  • Additional Structures:
    • Unpermitted triplex in rear: three 1-bedroom units (unpermitted, age unknown, renovated and in good condition).
    • Work shed and storage shed on property.
    • Unpermitted unit in rear of house (no records of addition).
  • Recent Upgrades:
    • Repairs and capital improvements completed in 2024 to reduce future expenses.
  • Zoning & Development:
    • Zoned Mixed-Use Residential Character Area in the West San Carlos Urban Village Plan.
    • Area experiencing significant new development; over 20,000 residential units in San Jose’s development pipeline.
  • Investment Potential:
    • Ideal for long-term hold and land-banking for future development.
    • Currently generating rental revenue.

Location Benefits:

  • Centrally located in a growing, family-oriented community.
  • Development renaissance in the area with new mixed-use and residential projects.
  • Strong school performance and job market.
  • Potential for future redevelopment due to favorable zoning and lot size.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1983-12-30 Rental 110000
2023-05-15 Sold 500000
2024-08-30 Sold 500000
2025-04-03 For Sale 1295000
2025-04-10 Pending NaN
2025-04-23 Pending NaN
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
RIVER PARK DEVELOPMENT-LINCOLN PROPS PROVOST ST &, Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N OS 0 CAD981676430 0.55

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CIRCUIT LINK INC 804 PARK AVE UNIT A, San Jose, CA 95126-4889, USA 2 1997 N/A 95126CRCTL804AP 0.47
ACRIAN INC 490 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 3 1987 N/A 95126CRNNC490RA 0.56
GSS ARRAY TECH INC 1297 Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 5 1992 N/A 95126CRRYT1297P 0.69
REED & GRAHAM INC 690 Sunol Street, San Jose, CA 95126-3751, USA 20 2023 Yes 95126RDGRH69SUN 0.79
APEX MARBLE INC 806 West Home Street, San Jose, CA 95126-3517, USA 3 1993 N/A 95126PXMRB806WE 0.87
DEL MONTE FOODS PLANT #3 801 Auzerais Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 2 1988 N/A 95126DLMNT801AU 0.90

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
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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.

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
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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
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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 0
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 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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