Property Overview:
446 San Benito Ave is a single-family home in Los Gatos, CA, built in 1905. It features 2 bedrooms (one with a large closet) plus an office, 1 bathroom, and 684 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $932,300.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 1.7% (much lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 2.8% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby award-winning schools include Daves Avenue Elementary, Raymond J. Fisher Middle, and Los Gatos High.- Average SAT score: 1174 (well above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 78.2% white-collar jobs, 21.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 11,686 (23% growth since 2000).
- 65% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (20.33%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 41.3°F (January), 77.5°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 28.5 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $176,747.
- Average annual spending: $102,879.
Property Features:
- Large, flat 7,200 sq. ft. lot—potential to build your dream home.
- Cul-de-sac location with no through traffic.
- Dual pane windows and Pergo-style flooring.
- Interior washer and dryer.
- Spacious kitchen with gas range + hood, granite countertops, and updated solid wood cabinets.
- Covered front porch with locking front door screen.
- Large back deck with Trex-style waterproof material.
- Beautiful mature trees: Camellia, Crape Myrtle, Monterey Pine, and California Oak.
- Multiple ceiling fans for comfort.
- Perfectly livable while you get building plans approved—potential rental property.
Location Benefits:
- Award-winning Los Gatos schools—excellent for families.
- Walk to downtown Los Gatos in 6 minutes.
- Quick drives: 2 minutes to Safeway, 5 minutes to Whole Foods, 25 minutes to Apple HQ, 28 minutes to Nvidia HQ.
- Walk to Los Gatos Creek Trail (13 minutes) or Vasona Park (16 minutes).
- Fantastic neighborhood with a strong sense of community.
- Ideal for families, commuters, and investors looking to get into a top school district.