Property Overview:
641 Madison St is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1998. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 835 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, tandem carport, and central heating/air conditioning. The estimated home value is $739,500.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Buchser Middle, Washington Open Elementary, and Wilson Alternative.- Average SAT score: 1155 (608 Math, 547 English)—higher than state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 65.1% white-collar jobs, 34.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 46.4°F (January), 80.6°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 15.0 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $65,818.
- Average annual spending: $51,815.
Property Features:
- Charming Craftsman with high ceilings and dual-paned windows.
- Located in the sought-after Old Quad Historic Downtown Neighborhood—walking distance to Santa Clara University and Buchser Middle School.
- Spacious eat-in updated kitchen with gas range.
- European-style renovated bath and cedar-lined closets.
- Central heating/air conditioning and private security system.
- Low-maintenance front yard patio with lemon tree and grapevine.
- Attached garage and tandem carport, fully enclosed by a white picket fence and gate.
- Bonus finished basement (approx. 557 sq. ft., not included in main sq. ft.) with 1 bedroom, 1 bath, large office space, family room, 2 closets, built-in cabinets, utility sink, and separate entry—potential for ADU/junior ADU conversion (buyer to verify).
- Newly refinished hardwood floors, recessed lighting, updated kitchen cabinets with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, remodeled bath, leaf filters on gutters, new copper water line, alarm system.
- Laundry inside garage.
Location Benefits:
- Quiet, tree-lined street in the Old Quad of Mission Santa Clara.
- Walking distance to historic Franklin Mall, vibrant farmers market, Valley Fair & Santana Row.
- Easy access to 101, 280, San Jose Mineta Airport, and major tech companies.
- Distinguished local schools.
- Perfect for family living, entertaining, and potential rental income with ADU.