487 Southwood Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA

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Property Overview:

487 Southwood Ave is a single-family home in Sunnyvale, CA, built in 1943. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 979 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a detached single-car garage (usable as a workshop), a large backyard (potential for ADU), and a covered back patio. The estimated home value is $1,005,000. The property underwent a complete remodel and addition finished in 2024.

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%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Ellis Elementary, Columbia Middle, and Fremont High.

    • Average SAT score: 1101 (higher than state average of 975).

  • 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:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake 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:

  • Exquisitely remodeled in 2024 with modern design and high-end finishes.
  • Open-concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances, built-in microwave, and a stunning waterfall island.
  • Great room with soaring ceilings, skylights for natural light, and a sleek zero-clearance fireplace.
  • Generously sized in-home laundry room for added convenience.
  • Beautiful master suite with vaulted ceiling and slider to a serene redwood deck & bench under a majestic oak tree.
  • Contemporary style with wood flooring, updated bathrooms (double sinks, stall shower, shower over tub, tile).
  • Central forced air heating and cooling.
  • Detached garage (1 car), EV hookup, public sewer and water.
  • Backyard large enough for an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit).

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location: Walking distance to Apple (Mathilda), close to Apple HQ, Google, Meta (Facebook), LinkedIn, and other major tech companies.
  • Near shopping, AMC Theater, restaurants, and downtown Sunnyvale.
  • Quiet neighborhood with easy access to freeways, expressways, and Caltrain station.
  • Ideal for professionals and families seeking a blend of comfort, style, and convenience.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-10 For Sale NaN
2022-03-10 For Sale NaN
2022-05-23 Sold 1300000
2024-02-13 For Sale 2198000
2024-02-17 For Sale 1995000
2024-02-22 Pending NaN
2024-03-07 Sold 2600000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
MOFFETT FIELD ANG 129 ARRG/CC, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA Y N NF 0 CA0170023238 0.22
129TH CAV AIR NATL GUARD 129TH HRMS MOFFETT FIELD, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA Y N NF 0 CA0572890218 0.22
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP. (SUNNYVALE PLANT) 401 East Hendy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5100, USA N F 17 CAD001864081 0.38
SIGNETICS CORP 730 East Evelyn Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-6500, USA N N NF 0 CAT000614073 0.45
SIGNETICS 305 Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA N N NF 0 CAT000614115 0.60
NAVAL INDUSTRIAL RESERVE ORDINANCE PLANT 111 LOCKHEED WAY, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3504, USA Y N FS 0 CA2170022915 0.65
LOCKHEED MISSILES & SPACE COMPANY INC. 111 LOCKHEED WAY, Sunnyvale, CA 94088, USA N N DR 0 CAD009125535 0.65
ROYAL AUTO BODY & TOWING 150 North Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5211, USA N N OS 0 CAD981694318 0.72
WU MEI & YOUNG Y (AMERICAN FOOD & CANDY) 116 San Lazaro Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA N N NF 0 CAD982059198 0.74
SIGNETICS (AKA 860 KIEFER RD.) 100 San Lucar Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5213, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400400 0.77

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
ROHM DEVICE USA LLC 740 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5121, USA 48 2001 N/A 94086XRCRP740KI 0.55
FOUR-D METAL FINISHING INC 620 East Taylor Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA 7 1990 N/A 94087FRDMT620ET 0.89
PROTO ENGINEERING CORP 183 Commercial Street, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA 43 2004 N/A 94086PRTNG183CO 0.90
SILICON VALLEY CHEMICAL LABORATORIES INC 245 Santa Ana Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4511, USA 8 2003 N/A 94086SLCNV245SA 0.91

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP 401 East Hendy Avenue #62/1, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5100, USA OPR: Operating 0.38
OGISO ENVIRONMENTAL 150 West Iowa Avenue STE 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-6171, USA OPR: Operating 0.39
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES 1 AMD PLACE POB 3453, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3453, USA OPR: Operating 0.65
SUNNYVALE FORD 650 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087-2916, USA OPR: Operating 0.82
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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
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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
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San Andreas - Peninsula Mindego Hill 0 0 1

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
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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