Property Overview:
5066 Carter Ave is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1962. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,554 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, heating system, and central cooling system. The estimated home value is $1,318,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 9.6% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 7.8% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Lietz Elementary, Dartmouth Middle, and Branham High.- Average SAT score: 1028 (524 Math, 504 English)—above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 64.8% white-collar jobs, 35.2% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 31,147 (3% growth since 2000).
- 75% families with children.
- Largest age groups: 35-44 years (16.18%), 45-54 years (15.71%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 39.5°F (January), 75.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 20.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $75,753.
- Average annual spending: $57,212.
Property Features:
- Recently updated with modern elegance and thoughtful upgrades (major systems updated in 2022: new roof, attic insulation, HVAC with Nest thermostat, tankless water heater, copper plumbing, fresh paint).
- Living Room: Electric fireplace with marble tile surround, oversized windows, recessed lighting.
- Open-concept kitchen: Large quartz peninsula island, white shaker cabinets, GE appliances, hexagon tile backsplash, flows into dining area with backyard access.
- Primary suite: Ensuite bathroom with frameless LED-lit mirror and custom tile shower.
- Three additional bedrooms: Ample space and natural light; one with French doors to living room.
- Two-car garage: Epoxy flooring, laundry sink, GE washer/dryer.
- Proximity: Minutes to Highways 85, 87, 17, Almaden Expressway, award-winning schools, farmer’s market, library, parks, shopping, and Almaden Valley Athletic Club (AVAC).
- Equity opportunity: Many nearby homes have sold for $1.5M+; potential for value-add improvements.
Location Benefits:
- Family-friendly neighborhood with strong community and excellent schools.
- Convenient access to shopping, parks, churches, commute routes, and recreational facilities.
- Low crime rates and high-performing schools make it ideal for families.
- Inspection reports available; opportunity for buyers to customize and build equity.