3281 Lantern Way, San Jose, CA 95111, USA


Property Overview:

3281 Lantern Way is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1977. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,742 sq. ft. of living space. Additional amenities include a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $957,500.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 7.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 2.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Andrew P. Hill High, Rocketship Rising Stars, and Sylvandale Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 975 (state average).
  • Job Market:

    • 53.9% white-collar jobs, 46.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.5% (slightly lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 55,829 (13% growth since 2000).
    • 76% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (15.33%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.97%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 36.4°F (January), 71.9°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 15.7 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $64,238.
    • Average annual spending: $50,875.

Property Features:

  • Turnkey, move-in ready 2-story home with street-level In-Law suite setup—ideal for large families or work-from-home lifestyles.
  • Remodeled open kitchen with quartz countertops, large island, wine cooler, stainless steel GE stove (4 gas burners + grill), and Samsung dishwasher.
  • 3-filter water system and water softener.
  • Double French doors open to a recently landscaped decomposed gravel patio.
  • Upstairs: 4 bedrooms and 2 remodeled full bathrooms.
  • Natural light throughout, dual pane windows, fresh paint, waterproof vinyl wood flooring.
  • Plenty of front parking, security gate, Ring alarm system, smart thermostat, wireless key control.
  • 3-year new air conditioner, brand new central heater, and fruit trees.

Location Benefits:

  • Close to schools, parks, restaurants, and supermarkets.
  • Short distance to freeways and Caltrain Capitol station park & ride—commuter-friendly.
  • Family-oriented community with strong growth and amenities.

Price and Status History

date type price
1998-04-09 For Sale 229990
1998-04-11 Sold 231000
1998-05-27 Sold 231000
1999-04-20 For Sale 299950
1999-06-12 Sold 300000
1999-08-20 Sold 301000
2002-11-27 Sold 450000
2004-12-16 Sold 570000
2006-08-16 Sold 660000
2007-12-31 Sold 515000
2012-06-20 Sold 300000
2021-05-18 For Sale 999998
2021-06-28 Sold 1070000
2024-01-11 For Sale 1227623
2025-04-01 Sold 205000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SINGLETON RD MUNI DSPL GRDS 885 Singleton Road, San Jose, CA 95111, USA N N NF 0 CAD980498950 0.41

Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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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.

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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
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Very high 0 0 1 0

Wild fire Risk Info

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