Property Overview:
5490 Fairway Dr is a single-family home in San Jose, CA 95127, built in 1951. It features 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,566 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.26 acre lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and an oversized detached two-car garage. The estimated home value is $1,298,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 7.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Linda Vista Elementary, Joseph George Middle, Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning, and Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning.- Average SAT score: 934 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 53.9% white-collar jobs, 46.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 54,986 (9% growth since 2000).
- 81% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (15.05%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.39%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 39.2°F (January), 72.5°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 11.1 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $77,385.
- Average annual spending: $57,863.
Property Features:
- Charming one-story home in the Hillcrest community, surrounded by redwood trees on a peaceful tree-lined street.
- Open living and dining room with random plank hardwood floors and expansive glass windows overlooking a private deck and serene backyard.
- Extended entertaining area with a covered patio—ideal for gatherings or quiet moments.
- Cozy living room with a gas-burning fireplace and plantation shutters.
- Well-equipped kitchen: gas stove, GE Profile microwave, stainless steel double sink.
- Spacious primary bedroom with crown mouldings and walk-in closet.
- Primary bath: separate tub and shower with subway tiles.
- Utility area with washer/dryer combo and mudroom with half bath.
- Updated bathrooms with stylish tile floors.
- Detached oversized two-car garage with ample storage and large area beneath for additional storage.
Location Benefits:
- Convenient to grocery stores: Lucky, Save Mart Supermarkets, Seafood City Supermarket.
- Nearby coffee shops: Coffee Cup, Aroma Coffee & Snacks, Jazen Tea.
- Nearby restaurants: Drying Shed, Tacos Al Pastor, Pizza Maria.
- Close to parks: Cimarron Park, Alum Rock Park, Noble Park.
- Quiet, family-friendly community with easy access to amenities and natural beauty.