550 E Arbor Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA


Property Overview:

This Sunnyvale single-family home was remodeled and expanded in 2008-09 (with permits) and now offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,499 sq. ft. of living space. The home is designed for sustainability, energy efficiency, and modern comfort.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Prime Location:
    • One block from Fair Oaks Park and the Magical Bridge Playground
    • Close to Columbia Middle School’s public pool, little library boxes, and multiple daycares (including Chinese and Spanish immersion)
    • Convenient to Downtown Sunnyvale, Caltrain, San Jose Airport, and major highways (237, 101, Central & Lawrence Expressways)

Property Features:

  • Open & Airy Floor Plan:
    • High ceilings and bamboo floors throughout
    • Cork flooring in kitchen and rear bedrooms
    • French doors open to a large paver patio and private, low-maintenance backyard with a fruiting orange tree
  • Remodeled Kitchen:
    • Granite countertops and cherrywood cabinets
    • Bosch stainless steel appliances including induction cooktop and convection oven
    • Breakfast bar and cork flooring
  • Primary Suite:
    • 15-foot ceilings with two loft spaces
    • Oak French doors to backyard, mirrored closet doors, and ceiling fan
    • Marble walk-in shower with two shower heads, maple vanity, and heated marble flooring
  • Energy & Water Efficiency:
    • Solar electric system subsidizes electric use
    • Tankless water heater
    • Roof runoff fills underground cisterns for irrigation
    • Dual-pane windows and efficient heating (forced air furnace, pellet stove)
  • Additional Amenities:
    • Bamboo and cork flooring for eco-friendly living
    • Two tube skylights for natural light
    • Flagstone walkway, curved sitting wall in backyard

Location Benefits:

  • Family-friendly neighborhood with parks, playgrounds, and schools nearby
  • Excellent commuter access to major tech employers, transit, and highways
  • Low utility costs due to solar, efficient heating, and water conservation systems
  • Vibrant community with diverse amenities and recreational options

Price and Status History

date type price
1997-01-16 Off Market 225000
1999-01-08 For Sale 289000
1999-01-19 Sold 285000
1999-02-19 Sold 285000
2007-04-20 For Sale 662500
2007-05-17 Delisted NaN
2007-06-22 Sold 676000
2022-02-06 Off Market NaN
2023-03-24 For Sale 1698000
2023-03-25 For Sale NaN
2023-04-07 Pending NaN
2023-04-12 Pending NaN
2023-04-16 Sold 1830000
2023-04-21 Sold 1830000
2025-04-30 For Sale 2299000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SIGNETICS, INC. 811 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4523, USA N R 35 CAD070466479 0.50
SIGNETICS CORP 830 Stewart Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4513, USA N N NF 0 CAD981408743 0.52
SIGNETICS CORP 848 Stewart Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4506, USA N N NF 0 CAT080013865 0.59
MEMOREX SAN TOMAS AT, Central Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95052, USA N N NF 0 CAD009142415 0.62
SIGNETICS CORP 897 Stewart Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA N N NF 0 CAT000614131 0.62
AMPEX 728 San Aleso Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-1445, USA N N NF 0 CAD094973005 0.70
ICORE INTERNATIONAL 180 North Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5211, USA N N OS 0 CAD982004269 0.71
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP. (SUNNYVALE PLANT) 401 East Hendy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5100, USA N F 17 CAD001864081 0.75
SUNNYVALE CORP YRD CITY OF 221 Commercial Street, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4509, USA N N NF 0 CAD981983281 0.76
TEPCO 936EAST ARQUES, East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA N N NF 0 CAD981615925 0.79

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
FOUR-D METAL FINISHING INC 620 East Taylor Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA 7 1990 N/A 94087FRDMT620ET 0.25
FEI MICROWAVE INC 825 Stewart Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4514, USA 4 1988 N/A 94086FMCRW825ST 0.51
SPANSION LLC 915 De Guigne Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3836, USA 58 2008 N/A 94088DVNCD915DE 0.57
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC 901 FACILITY 901 Thompson Place, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4518, USA 10 1991 N/A 94088DVNCD901TH 0.65
SILICON VALLEY CHEMICAL LABORATORIES INC 245 Santa Ana Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4511, USA 8 2003 N/A 94086SLCNV245SA 0.66
ACL ELECTRONICS (USA) INC 539 East Weddell Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-2114, USA 13 1995 N/A 94089PRCSN539WE 0.74
ANALOG DEVICES SUNNYVALE SITE 610 East Weddell Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-2389, USA 38 2006 N/A 94089PRFRM610EW 0.76
SOUTH VALLEY CIRCUITS INC 550 East Weddell Drive SUITE 3, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-2124, USA 9 1994 N/A 94086ZTCNG550WE 0.78
ZYMOS CORP 477 North Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4222, USA 4 1988 N/A 94086ZYMSC477NM 0.79
ROHM DEVICE USA LLC 740 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5121, USA 48 2001 N/A 94086XRCRP740KI 0.80

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP 401 East Hendy Avenue #62/1, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5100, USA OPR: Operating 0.75

Flood Risk Info

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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.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

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