Property Overview:
3203 Benton St is a condominium/townhome in Santa Clara, CA 95051, built in 1962. It features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,564 sq. ft. of living space on a 675 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, updated baths, Pergo floors, recessed lighting, crown moulding, and 5 skylights. There are two paved and fenced patios, most dual-pane windows, and forced air heating. The property has an attached carport, reserved parking, and storage closets. Estimated value ranges from $790,500 (2023) to recent sales of $849,000 (2020) and current listings around $1,179,000.
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%)
- Low overall crime risk
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Santa Clara High, Pomeroy Elementary, and Juan Cabrillo Middle.- Average SAT score: 1008 (higher than state average of 975)
- Schools are rated very good
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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 (18.8%), second largest 35-44 years (16.3%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk
- Moderate to low flood risk
- Very low tornado 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:
- Rare Eichler townhome with mid-century modern architecture
- Remodeled kitchen with granite countertops
- Updated bathrooms
- 5 skylights and abundant natural light
- Most dual-pane windows
- Pergo floors, recessed lights, crown moulding
- Two paved and fenced patios (private front patio and large backyard)
- Radiant heat flooring (included in co-op fee)
- Electric car charger
- Master suite with walk-in closet
- Separate upstairs laundry area
- Attached carport and reserved parking with 2 large storage closets
- Freshly painted interiors and exposed beams
- Complex amenities: swimming pool, clubhouse, playground, basketball court, lush gardens
- Very quiet complex
Location Benefits:
- Walk to schools: Pomeroy Elementary, Santa Clara High, Stratford School
- Close to major employers: Apple Park Campus, Nvidia, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- Near parks: Carmichael Park, Santa Clara Central Park, Library
- Easy access to Lawrence/San Tomas/Central Expressways, Highway 280, and 101
- Family-friendly community with pool & playground
- Low crime risk and good schools
- Commuter-friendly location