Property Overview:
496 Rincon Ave is a single-family home in Sunnyvale, CA, built in 1956. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,932 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a central heating system. The estimated home value is $1,763,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Cumberland Elementary, Sunnyvale Middle, and North County Regional Occupational Program.- Average SAT score: 1101 (above state average of 975).
- Also near Homestead High School (top-rated).
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Job Market:
- 67.2% white-collar jobs, 32.8% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 49.0°F (January), 84.6°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 15.8 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $75,046.
- Average annual spending: $56,753.
Property Features:
- Large corner lot with gorgeous landscaped yard—ideal for gatherings and entertaining.
- Separate family room and bedroom—perfect for guests, family, or conversion to an in-law unit/ADU.
- Kitchen: New stainless-steel appliances and ample countertop space.
- Living room: Opens to backyard patio—an entertainer’s dream.
- Fireplace: Wood burning.
- Flooring: Carpet, hardwood, and vinyl/linoleum.
- Laundry: Inside, in utility room.
- Cooling/Heating: Central forced air (gas).
- Foundation: Crawl space.
- Garage/Parking: No garage listed, but parking available.
- Zoning: R0.
Location Benefits:
- Washington Park neighborhood—one of Sunnyvale’s most sought-after areas.
- Walkable to parks, library, civic center, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Caltrain.
- Close to Murphy Street—historic downtown with restaurants, coffee shops, and pubs.
- Short drive to major tech companies: Apple, Google, Nvidia, and more.
- Family-friendly community with top-rated schools and amenities.
- Loved and cared for by the same family for over 50 years—rare opportunity in the heart of Silicon Valley.