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:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Andrew P. Hill High, Rocketship Rising Stars, and Sylvandale Middle.- Average SAT score: 975 (state average).
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Job Market:
- 53.9% white-collar jobs, 46.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.5% (slightly lower than state average of 4.7%).
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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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 36.4°F (January), 71.9°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 15.7 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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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.