655 Balfour Drive, San Jose, CA 95111-1158, USA


Property Overview:

655 Balfour Dr is a condominium unit in San Jose, CA, built in 1983. It features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 867 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, central forced air heating, and in-unit laundry. The estimated home value is $568,700.


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%).
  • 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 remodeled with modern appliances and contemporary finishes.
  • Cozy, functional layout with open views to the outdoors.
  • Stylish kitchen and dedicated dining area for gatherings.
  • Central forced air heating and in-unit laundry for comfort and convenience.
  • Parking: Includes garage space and additional open spot.
  • Community amenities: Access to a swimming pool.
  • Move-in ready condition.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime San Jose location in a desirable, tree-lined community.
  • Walking distance to supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacy, and shopping.
  • Easy access to Senter Road and Freeway 101 (under 5 minutes).
  • Family-friendly neighborhood with a high percentage of households with children.

Price and Status History

date type price
1989-03-30 Sold 93500
1991-07-31 Sold 118500
1996-10-17 Sold 130208
1997-05-30 Sold 100500
1999-09-14 Sold 157000
1999-10-04 Sold 157000
2004-08-26 Sold 268000
2004-10-01 Sold 268000
2012-04-14 Rental 1400
2015-09-22 Sold 328650
2016-08-03 Rental 2395
2023-08-22 Off Market NaN
2025-02-19 For Sale 599999
2025-04-15 For Sale 581000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SANTA CLARA CNTY DGS PUR PEDRO CHABOYA 2240 South 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112-6073, USA N N NF 0 CAD980694822 0.88

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
US CELLULOSE ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY INC 520 Parrott Street, San Jose, CA 95112-4120, USA 98 2001 N/A 95112SCLLL520PA 0.71
RAPID PLATING 201 Goble Lane, San Jose, CA 95111, USA 3 1988 N/A 95111RPDPL201GO 0.84
BURKE INDUSTRIES INC 2250 South 10th Street, San Jose, CA 95112-4114, USA 58 2023 Yes 95112BRKND2250S 0.88

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
COSTCO 2201 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112-2627, USA OPR: Operating 0.88

Flood Risk Info

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