494 Madera Ave, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

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Property Overview:

Charming 1930s bungalow in downtown San Jose featuring original architectural details and wainscoting. Recently updated with new paint (inside & out), dual pane windows, flooring, and owned solar. The home includes a large basement, detached 2-car garage (potential workshop), and is zoned LI (light industrial)—offering business use potential.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Prime downtown location:
    • Bike to Japantown
    • Easy access to Hwy 17/280
  • Community amenities:
    • Gated driveway
    • Backyard with fruit tree, roses, and dog run
    • Enclosed workshop or storage
  • Ideal for:
    • Investors
    • First-time buyers
    • Downsizers

Property Features:

  • Bright, sunny interior with original 1930s details
  • New kitchen appliances:
    • Stainless steel refrigerator, range, and dishwasher
    • Quartz countertop
    • New sink and cabinet
  • New carpet, flooring, and paint throughout
  • Large basement—perfect for a wine room or storage
  • Extra-long, partially gated driveway
  • Detached 2-car garage with new electric door and workshop potential
  • Low-maintenance backyard with fruit tree and roses
  • Dog run for pet owners
  • Owned solar panels for energy efficiency
  • Virtually staged for presentation

Location Benefits:

  • Walkable/bikeable to Japantown
  • Quick access to major highways (Hwy 17/280)
  • Flexible zoning (LI)—suitable for residential or business use
  • Perfect for investors, first-time buyers, or those seeking a unique, historic home in a vibrant area
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Price and Status History

date type price
2000-06-27 Sold 350000
2014-04-22 For Sale 504950
2014-05-06 For Sale 499950
2014-05-19 Pending 469950
2014-05-30 Sold 460000
2025-05-01 For Sale 1199000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BUTTERICK DEMOLITION 11TH AND, Horning Street, San Jose, CA 95112, USA N N NF 0 CA0000064105 0.15
CERTIFIED GARMENT & LINEN SUPPLY 519 Horning Street, San Jose, CA 95112-2913, USA N N NF 0 CAD981672066 0.17
CONTINENTAL CAN CO USA PLT 12 357 East Taylor Street, San Jose, CA 95112-3105, USA N N DR 0 CAT000624643 0.38
M&M TIC INC 640 North 9th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, USA N N NF 0 CAD981677289 0.47
SAN JOSE DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS 650 North 6th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, USA N N NF 0 CAD980498901 0.57
PROTOMOLD MFG 1390 Old Bayshore Highway, San Jose, CA 95112-2811, USA N N NF 0 CAD982359101 0.62
SOLVENT SERVICE, INC. 1021 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95133-1004, USA N R NF 4 CAD059494310 0.68
BRUIN ELECTRONICS INC 1015 Timothy Drive, San Jose, CA 95133-1050, USA N N NF 0 CAD981685191 0.89

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC 11665 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95133-1010, USA 0.83
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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 5
AE 0 0 0 30
AH 0 0 1 7
AO 0 0 2 6

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.

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
Central Calaveras Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 1
Central Calaveras Milpitas 0 0 0
Central Calaveras San Jose East 0 0 0
South Hayward Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 3
South Hayward Milpitas 0 0 1
South Hayward San Jose East 0 0 3

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 1
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

hour_of_day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
0 NaN NaN 57 NaN NaN NaN NaN
1 NaN 47 60 56 NaN 55 NaN
2 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN 51
3 NaN NaN NaN 51 NaN NaN 52
4 NaN 52 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
5 NaN NaN 51 NaN NaN 51 55
6 NaN NaN NaN NaN 52 NaN 49
7 NaN NaN 49 NaN NaN NaN NaN
8 53 49 NaN 53 NaN NaN NaN
9 47 NaN NaN 50 NaN NaN NaN
10 NaN NaN 53 50 NaN NaN NaN
11 50 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
12 NaN 49 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
13 50 51 NaN NaN 49 NaN NaN
14 NaN NaN NaN NaN 56 NaN NaN
15 NaN 55 NaN 50 NaN NaN NaN
16 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
17 NaN NaN NaN NaN 53 NaN NaN
18 53 NaN NaN NaN 53 NaN NaN
19 53 56 NaN NaN NaN NaN 55
20 54 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
21 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
22 53 54 NaN NaN NaN NaN 55
23 53 NaN NaN 61 52 NaN 52
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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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4 0 2 0 1 1 1 0
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19 6 7 7 8 6 3 5
20 5 4 6 4 4 2 4
21 6 4 3 6 4 3 4
22 2 1 2 2 2 1 2
23 1 1 1 1 2 1 1