32540 Cottonwood St, Union City, CA 94587, USA


Property Overview:

32540 Cottonwood St is a single-family home in Union City, CA, built in 1993. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,333 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $1,187,000 (last sold for $1,110,000 in 2019).


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 6.6% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 8.9% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Tom Kitayama Elementary, Cesar Chavez Middle, Decoto School for Independent Study, and Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High.

    • Average SAT score: 969 (slightly below state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 58.2% white-collar jobs, 41.8% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.3% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 65,158 (9.8% growth since 2000).
    • 81% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (14.66%), followed by 25-34 years (14.63%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 47.0°F (January), 79.3°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 19.2 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $74,926.
    • Average annual spending: $56,698.

Property Features:

  • Stunning Signature Home in the Ashton Place Community.
  • Sought-after floor plan: 1 bedroom & 1 full bathroom downstairs.
  • High vaulted ceilings, new lighting fixtures, and water-resistant laminate flooring throughout downstairs.
  • Remodeled kitchen: Granite counters, subway tile backsplash, garden window, and stainless steel appliances.
  • Large stairway leading to upstairs bedrooms.
  • Master suite: Double entry door, high vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, remodeled bathroom with granite counter, designer tiles, and bronze finish hardware.
  • Large & private backyard: New sod, storage sheds, and patio.
  • Fresh interior paint and new carpet in bedrooms.
  • Family room with fireplace (can be converted into an office).
  • Close to shopping centers, dining options, and easy commuting access to BART, I-880, 92/San Mateo Bridge, and 84/Dumbarton Bridge.

Location Benefits:

  • Upscale, family-friendly neighborhood with a strong sense of community.
  • Excellent commuter location with access to major highways and public transit.
  • Proximity to top-rated schools, shopping, and dining.
  • Ideal for family living and entertaining with spacious indoor and outdoor areas.

Price and Status History

date type price
2019-05-08 For Sale 1135000
2019-05-20 Pending NaN
2019-06-10 Sold 1051200
2024-01-11 Price Estimation 1187000
2025-01-22 For Sale 1848000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
US PIPE & FOUNDRY CO CALIFORNIA PLT 1295 Whipple Road, Union City, CA 94587-2025, USA N N NF 0 CAD009171570 0.56
WIEGMAN FARMS 3177 Wiegman Road, Hayward, CA 94544, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399842 0.97

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
ORCON CORP 1570 Atlantic Street, Union City, CA 94587-2006, USA 25 2000 N/A 94587RCNCR1570A 0.31
DREYER’S GRAND ICE CREAM 1250 Whipple Road, Union City, CA 94587-2026, USA 4 1996 N/A 94587DRGRS1250W 0.34
FOAMEX LP 31902 Hayman Street, Hayward, CA 94544-7925, USA 5 1993 N/A 94544GRTWS31902 0.36
CLEANERS HANGER CO 33100 Transit Avenue, Union City, CA 94587-2018, USA 11 1994 N/A 94587CLNRS33100 0.47
PENTA BIOTECH 32930 Alvarado-Niles Road SUITE 350, Union City, CA 94587-8109, USA 1 2000 N/A 94587PNTBT32930 0.50
DAVIS WIRE CORP 31775 Hayman Street, Hayward, CA 94544-7923, USA 48 2001 N/A 94544DVSWL31775 0.54
UNION CARBIDE CORP 31086 San Benito Street, Hayward, CA 94544-7910, USA 1 1987 N/A 94544NNCRB31086 0.56
ELECTROCHEM SOLUTIONS INC 32500 Central Avenue, Union City, CA 94587-2032, USA 19 2011 Yes 94587QMCTN32500 0.60
FOAMEX INTL 31760 Hayman Street, Hayward, CA 94544-7934, USA 9 1994 N/A 94544GRTWS31760 0.60
GCM MEDICAL & OEM INC. 1350 Atlantic Street, Union City, CA 94587-2004, USA 7 2023 N/A 9458WGCMXX135AT 0.62

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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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.

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