608 Balfour Drive, San Jose, CA 95111-1126, USA

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Property Overview:

608 Balfour Dr is a duplex in San Jose, CA, built in 1961. It offers 1,440 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,720 sq. ft. lot. The property features two units, each with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a large bonus room, and a 1-car garage. The estimated home value is $852,500.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 7.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 2.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%)

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Stonegate Elementary, Andrew P. Hill High, and KIPP Heritage Academy.

    • State average SAT score: 975

  • Job Market:

    • 53.9% white-collar jobs, 46.1% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 4.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%)

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 55,829 (13% growth since 2000)
    • 76% families with children
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (15.33%)
    • Second largest: 35-44 years (14.97%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 36.4°F (January), 71.9°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 15.7 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $64,238
    • Average annual spending: $50,875

Property Features:

  • Fully upgraded and move-in ready
  • Two units: Each with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, large bonus room (flexible use), and 1-car garage
  • Remodeled kitchens with gas cooktop and granite countertops
  • Laminate and tile flooring for durability and easy maintenance
  • In-home laundry: Washer and dryer in each unit
  • 2-car garage (total), plus large cemented front yard for extra parking and low maintenance
  • Recent upgrades: Both units remodeled a year ago with new copper piping
  • Gated front yard for added beauty and security
  • Long-term tenants and low maintenance make it a great investment
  • Ideal for investors or first-time buyers (live in one unit, rent the other)
  • Seller prefers “As Is” sale and reserves the right to accept or refuse any offer

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location: Close to major freeways, highways, shopping, convenience stores, restaurants, churches, banks, and more
  • Walking distance to supermarkets, schools, and boba shops
  • Friendly neighborhood with a strong sense of community
  • Excellent for commuters and those seeking convenience
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Price and Status History

date type price
1996-11-22 Sold 164000
1999-07-02 Rental 120000
2005-06-06 For Sale 679950
2005-06-21 Sold 688000
2005-07-19 Sold 600000
2005-08-02 Sold 644000
2009-02-28 For Sale 370000
2009-03-07 For Sale 350000
2009-10-06 Sold 360000
2009-10-07 Sold 360000
2023-05-03 Off Market NaN
2023-07-20 Pending 1049888
2023-08-24 Sold 1050000
2023-09-01 Pending 1050000
2023-09-08 Sold 1050000
2025-04-07 For Sale 1398888
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
US CELLULOSE 520 Parrott Street, San Jose, CA 95112-4120, USA N N NF 0 CAD981379332 0.80
SANTA CLARA CNTY DGS PUR PEDRO CHABOYA 2240 South 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112-6073, USA N N NF 0 CAD980694822 0.95

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
RAPID PLATING 201 Goble Lane, San Jose, CA 95111, USA 3 1988 N/A 95111RPDPL201GO 0.83
BURKE INDUSTRIES INC 2250 South 10th Street, San Jose, CA 95112-4114, USA 58 2023 Yes 95112BRKND2250S 0.96

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
COSTCO 2201 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112-2627, USA OPR: Operating 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
A 0 0 0 1
AE 0 1 3 10
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0

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
Central Calaveras Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 1
Central Calaveras Lick Observatory 0 0 1
Central Calaveras Mount Day 0 0 1
Central Calaveras San Jose East 0 0 0
South Hayward Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 3
South Hayward Lick Observatory 0 0 1
South Hayward Mount Day 0 0 0
South Hayward San Jose East 0 0 3

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

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 3 1
Very high 0 0 1 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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