521 Hilmar St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA

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Property Overview:

521 Hilmar St is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1944. It features 3-4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,189 sq. ft. of living space (plus a finished garage of ~450-500 sq. ft. not included in the main square footage). The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, cooling system, and a large backyard. The estimated home value is $1,158,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 6.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 8.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Washington Open Elementary, Buchser Middle, and Wilson Alternative.

    • Average SAT score: 1155 (higher than state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 65.1% white-collar jobs, 34.9% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 35,657 (18% growth since 2000).
    • 58% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.2%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.77%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 46.4°F (January), 80.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 15.0 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $65,818.
    • Average annual spending: $51,815.

Property Features:

  • Flexible layout:
    • 3-4 bedrooms (family room can serve as a 4th bedroom or office).
    • 2 master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
    • Laundry room with washer/dryer hookups (appliances available).
  • Kitchen:
    • Includes refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher, and a dining nook.
  • Garage:
    • Finished detached garage (~450-500 sq. ft.) with drywall, ideal for storage, gatherings, or workspace.
    • 2-car garage plus ample street parking (permit required).
  • Backyard:
    • Large, fenced yard—great for entertaining and outdoor living.
  • Short-term rental options:
    • 3-6-9 month leases available.
  • Legal max occupancy:
    • 7 (3-bedroom setup), 9 (4-bedroom setup).
  • Tenants responsible for all utilities.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location:
    • 150 yards to Santa Clara University—ideal for students, faculty, or families.
    • Walking distance to grocery stores (Safeway, Middle East Foods, Abadir Grocery), coffee shops (Voyager Coffee, Starbucks, Skinny Monkey Milk Tea), and restaurants (Ike’s Sandwiches, Ramen Taka, Ono Poke Bowl).
    • Close to major freeways (880, 101, 280/680), San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose International Airport.
    • 10 minutes to Santana Row, Paypal Park, and SAP Center for shopping and entertainment.
  • Family-friendly, safe area with open space and amenities within walking distance.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1970-01-01 Off Market NaN
2018-01-01 Rental 3484
2019-10-04 For Sale NaN
2024-06-03 Off Market NaN
2024-07-01 For Sale 1157002
2024-08-05 Rental NaN
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
UNIVERSITY OF SANTA CLARA 820 Alviso Street, Santa Clara, CA 95053-0001, USA N N NF 0 CAD054800214 0.38
PG&E GAS PLANT SANTA CLARA COR BENTON &, Railroad Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA N N NF 0 CAD981416027 0.57
FMC CORP ORDNANCE PLT 1125 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N NF 0 CAD077184745 0.73
SAFE WAY CHEMICAL 909 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N NF 0 CAD042345884 0.82
RED STAR LAUNDRY 920 Chestnut Street, San Jose, CA 95110-1501, USA N N NF 0 CAD981671944 0.95

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SANMINA-SCI SANTA CLARA FACILITY 445 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050-4776, USA 120 2002 N/A 95050ZYCNC445EL 0.41
BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS LP 328 Brokaw Road, Santa Clara, CA 95050-4348, USA 25 2002 N/A 95050NTDDF2830D 0.71

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
UNIVERSITY PLATING CO 650 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110-1828, USA 0.97
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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
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AE 0 0 0 0
AH 0 0 2 8
AO 0 0 0 4

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
South Hayward Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 3
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Landslide Risk Info

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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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