478 Liquidambar Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA

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Property Overview:

478 Liquidambar Way is a single-family home in Sunnyvale, CA 94086, built in 1970. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a 6,000 sq. ft. lot, and 1,584 sq. ft. of living space. The estimated home value is $1,822,000 – $2,004,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 4.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
    • Low overall crime risk; 4 criminal/sex offenders within 1 mile.

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Braly Elementary, Marian A. Peterson Middle, Adrian Wilcox High, and New Valley Continuation High.

    • Average SAT score: 1101 (higher than state average of 975).
    • Schools are rated very good.

  • Job Market:

    • 67.2% white-collar jobs, 32.8% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 64,185 (19% growth since 2000).
    • 56% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (25.09%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.62%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • High flood risk
    • Very low tornado risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 49.0°F (January), 84.6°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 15.8 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $75,046
    • Average annual spending: $56,753

Property Features:

  • Spacious open floor plan in move-in condition
  • Dual-pane windows, step-down living room with fireplace
  • Wood and tile flooring throughout
  • Attached 2-car garage
  • Mirrored closet doors
  • Covered patio and new lawn in backyard
  • Updated kitchen: stainless-steel appliances, gas cooktop, 2 built-in ovens, island, ample storage
  • Updated master suite and bathrooms (with permits)
  • Copper plumbing, cherry hardwood flooring, recessed lighting
  • Air-conditioning, new garage door
  • Heating and cooling systems
  • Natural light and open-concept layout ideal for entertaining

Location Benefits:

  • Quiet, tranquil neighborhood with no through traffic
  • Close to Braly and Ponderosa Park
  • Convenient to top tech companies and shopping
  • Excellent school options nearby
  • Family-friendly community with strong job market and low crime
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Price and Status History

date type price
2002-06-01 For Sale 598888.00
2002-07-14 Sold 598888.00
2002-08-14 Sold 598888.00
2002-09-18 Sold 599000.00
2002-10-18 Sold 599000.00
2005-11-01 For Sale 785000.00
2005-11-14 Sold 765000.00
2005-12-14 Sold 765000.00
2006-01-25 Sold 765000.00
2014-09-17 Sold 222500.00
2019-10-28 Sold 693600.00
2022-08-18 Rental 5000.00
2022-08-22 Rental 4750.00
2022-09-09 Rental 4500.00
2024-06-01 For Sale 1822000.00
2024-08-28 Sold 1998888.00
2024-09-25 Sold 2301125.75
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SIGNETICS CORP 730 East Evelyn Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-6500, USA N N NF 0 CAT000614073 0.23
SIGNETICS (AKA 860 KIEFER RD.) 100 San Lucar Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5213, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400400 0.38
VERBATIM 820 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5200, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400384 0.44
MOFFETT FIELD ANG 129 ARRG/CC, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA Y N NF 0 CA0170023238 0.46
129TH CAV AIR NATL GUARD 129TH HRMS MOFFETT FIELD, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA Y N NF 0 CA0572890218 0.46
WU MEI & YOUNG Y (AMERICAN FOOD & CANDY) 116 San Lazaro Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA N N NF 0 CAD982059198 0.49
HEPCO 150 San Lazaro Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5209, USA N N NF 0 CAD982059131 0.52
BARNES-HIND PHARMACEUTICALS INC 895 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA N N NF 0 CAD001938828 0.53
ROYAL AUTO BODY & TOWING 150 North Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5211, USA N N OS 0 CAD981694318 0.54
FABTECH 154 San Lazaro Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5209, USA N N NF 0 CAD982005514 0.54

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
NCH CORP MOHAWK LABS DIV 932 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5206, USA 58 2016 Yes 94088MHWKL932KI 0.44
ROHM DEVICE USA LLC 740 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5121, USA 48 2001 N/A 94086XRCRP740KI 0.50
PEPSI-COLA CO 960 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5206, USA 8 1996 N/A 94086PPSCL960KI 0.57
PROTO ENGINEERING CORP 183 Commercial Street, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA 43 2004 N/A 94086PRTNG183CO 0.59
SILICON VALLEY CHEMICAL LABORATORIES INC 245 Santa Ana Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4511, USA 8 2003 N/A 94086SLCNV245SA 0.75
AFFYMETRIX INC 1145 Sonora Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5384, USA 4 2001 N/A 94086FFYMT1145S 0.76
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP 401 East Hendy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5100, USA 50 2023 Yes 94088WSTNG401EH 0.87
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORP 2900 Semiconductor Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051-0606, USA 116 1999 N/A 95052NTNLS2900S 0.87
KTI CHEMICALS INC 1170 Sonora Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5308, USA 15 1991 N/A 94086KTCHM1170S 0.89
PHILIPS SEMICONDUCTORS 811 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4523, USA 65 1998 N/A 94086SGNTC811EA 0.97

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
SUNNYVALE FORD 650 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087-2916, USA OPR: Operating 0.80
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP 401 East Hendy Avenue #62/1, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5100, USA OPR: Operating 0.87
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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 0 0 0
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 1 0 0 5
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

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.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
N/A N/A 0 0 0

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
8 0 0 0 0

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
High 0 0 0 0
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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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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