Property Overview:
5251 Larchwood Dr is a single-family home in San Jose, CA 95118, built in 1966. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,276 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,422 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and has an estimated value between $1,014,482 and $1,180,000.
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 Almaden Elementary, Pioneer High, John Muir Middle, and Pine Hill School Second Start Learning D.- Average SAT score: 1028 (higher than 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 group: 35-44 years (16.18%), followed by 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:
- Beautifully updated and move-in ready with modern finishes throughout.
- Gourmet kitchen: Maple cabinetry, granite countertops, GE Monogram stainless steel appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and built-in breakfast nook.
- Living room: Bright with skylight, shiplap wall, and cozy fireplace.
- Bathrooms: Updated with new shower walls, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, Toto toilets, tile flooring, and shiplap.
- Bedrooms: Freshly painted, mirrored closet doors, and clothes organizers.
- Landscaped yard: Peaceful oasis with gunite pool and built-in BBQ.
- Additional upgrades: Owned solar, EV car charger, dual fuel HVAC with energy-efficient heating/cooling system and heat pump (replaced in 12/2024), and tankless water heater.
- East-facing backyard: Ideal for afternoon activities.
Location Benefits:
- Minutes to grocery stores: Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Lunardi’s Markets.
- Nearby coffee shops: Starbucks, BeiBay Tea.
- Nearby restaurants: Subway, Tacos El Compa Taqueria, KFC.
- Close to parks: Russo Park, De Anza Park, Scottsdale Park.
- Easy freeway access and within the San Jose Unified School District.
- Rental estimate: $3,517–$4,652/month.
- Desirable Cambrian neighborhood—perfect for family living and entertaining.