Property Overview:
47 Bellevue Ave is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1915. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,102 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and sits on a ~8,000 sq. ft. corner lot. The estimated home value is $765,500.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 12.4% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 10.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Downtown College Preparatory, Downtown College Preparatory Middle, and Rocketship Alma Academy.- Average SAT score: 1057 (542 Math, 515 English) — above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 57.5% blue-collar jobs, 42.5% white-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 6.7% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 17,443 (11% growth since 2000).
- 65% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (23.41%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.85%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.3°F (January), 76.8°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 11.9 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $54,544.
- Average annual spending: $45,452.
Property Features:
- Charming corner lot with original hardwood floors and inset drawers/cabinets.
- New kitchen cabinets, gas stove/oven, and abundant natural lighting.
- Basement accessible from backyard.
- Private gated lot with front yard trees/bushes, fruit trees, and garden.
- Separate two-car garage with half bath; ample parking.
- Tenant pays all utilities.
- Rental qualifications:
- Income: 3x monthly rent
- Credit score: 600+
- 12-month lease
- No pets (except assistance animals; pet application required if applicable)
- $45 application fee per adult
- $19.95/mo property damage liability waiver
- $150 resident services fee at move-in
- Common reasons for decline: incomplete application, low credit, insufficient income, evictions, criminal history, etc.
Additional Property (R-2 Zoned Lot):
- Oversized lot with R-2 zoning.
- Converted 800 sq. ft. garage as a secondary structure (2 bedrooms, 1 bath).
- Main residence: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, updated kitchen (granite countertops, tile flooring), modernized electrical/plumbing.
- Fully fenced with three gates and parking for up to 10 cars.
- Lush landscaping: plants, bushes, garden, mature trees.
- Directly across from Bellevue Park.
- Prime location: Near Downtown Willow Glen, Downtown San Jose, San Jose State University (2 miles), and Highways 87 & 280.
Location Benefits:
- Urban living with easy access to downtown amenities and major highways.
- Family-friendly community with growing population and diverse age groups.
- Convenient for commuters and those seeking proximity to parks, schools, and cultural attractions.