421 Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, USA

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Property Overview:

421 Leigh Ave is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, originally built in 1919. The main house features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,204 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes a detached 2-car garage and a permitted 576 sq. ft. ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) with a separate entrance, yard, and kitchen. The estimated home value is $1,070,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 13.8% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 12.7% (higher than state average of 10.8%)
    • Neighborhood is considered relatively unsafe compared to state averages.

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Luther Burbank Elementary, Middle College High, Herbert Hoover Middle
    • Average SAT score: 1014 (higher than state average of 975)

  • Job Market:

    • 64.9% white-collar jobs, 35.1% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%)

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 28,827 (8% growth since 2000)
    • 59% families with children
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (19.14%), second largest: 35-44 years (15.76%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 45.2°F (January), 79.6°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 15.4 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $74,843
    • Average annual spending: $56,098

Property Features:

  • Fully renovated with permitted floorplan modifications

  • Main house:

    • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
    • Open-concept living room & kitchen with oversized windows and high ceilings
    • New flooring, modern light fixtures, new kitchen & bathrooms
    • In-unit laundry, new heat pump for heating & A/C
    • Permitted 88 sq. ft. sun porch with large windows, ideal for kids’ activities or relaxation
    • Hardwood floors, built-in cabinets, abundant natural light
    • Large attic and basement for storage
    • Beautiful avocado tree in backyard

  • ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit):

    • 576 sq. ft. (permit status unknown)
    • Separate entrance, yard, and kitchen
    • Potential rental income (previously rented for $1,450/month before remodel)

  • Lot & Expansion:

    • Lot size: 6,124 sq. ft.
    • Low-maintenance paved backyard
    • Detached 2-car garage
    • Ample space for additional ADU or expansion

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location near Santana Row, Valley Fair Shopping Center, restaurants, and tech companies
  • Easy access to highways 880, 280, and 17
  • Convenient for commuters and close to major business hubs
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Price and Status History

date type price
1998-09-29 Sold 252000
2019-12-23 Rental 1800
2021-02-11 For Sale 799000
2021-02-19 Pending NaN
2021-04-02 Sold 900000
2022-08-09 Pending NaN
2024-11-14 For Sale 1520000
2024-11-27 For Sale 1460000
2024-12-13 Off Market NaN
2024-12-28 Pending 1460000
2025-01-23 For Sale NaN
2025-02-12 For Sale 1399000
2025-02-25 For Sale 1365000
2025-04-01 Pending NaN
2025-04-08 Pending NaN
2025-04-10 Sold 1255000
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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 0.7

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 0.70
ACRIAN INC 490 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 3 1987 N/A 95126CRNNC490RA 0.78
GSS ARRAY TECH INC 1297 Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 5 1992 N/A 95126CRRYT1297P 0.88

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
AIRSORT EXTREME 1402 B SO, San Jose, CA 99999, USA OPR: Operating 0.9
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Flood Risk Info

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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

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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
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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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