Property Overview:
688 S Garland Ter is an end-unit townhome in a gated community in Sunnyvale, CA, built in 1974. It features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and approximately 1,122 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a bonus room/office (permit unknown) in the attached side-by-side 2-car garage. The estimated home value is $1,374,000 (last sold for $829,000 in 2016).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 4.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Ellis Elementary, Fremont High, and Marian A. Peterson Middle.- Average SAT score: 1101 (higher than state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 67.2% white-collar jobs, 32.8% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 64,185 (19% growth since 2000)
- 56% families with children
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (25.09%)
- Second largest: 35-44 years (16.62%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 49.0°F (January), 84.6°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 15.8 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $75,046
- Average annual spending: $56,753
Property Features:
- Charming and private end-unit with tucked-away garden setting
- Vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light from tall windows
- Remodeled gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar, white cabinets, and stainless steel appliances
- Recessed LED lighting, tile floors, and laminate flooring
- Multiple outdoor living spaces:
- Private patio with new fence
- Balconies off dining room and bedroom
- Updated bathrooms with designer finishes and fixtures
- Newer carpet on stairs and upper level
- Upstairs laundry area with washer & dryer
- Bonus room/office at garage level (ideal for home office or gym)
- New ductless heating and A/C system (most units have only wall furnace)
- Attached 2-car garage with side-by-side parking
- Community amenities:
- Swimming pool
- Club house
- Security gate
- Plenty of guest parking
- HOA fee: $540/month
- Zoning: R4
Location Benefits:
- Blocks from El Camino Real with shopping, restaurants, and public transportation
- 1 mile from downtown Sunnyvale and Murphy Avenue
- Close proximity to major tech companies: Apple, Google, Yahoo, LinkedIn
- Easy access to major freeways
- Ideal for Silicon Valley living with a blend of privacy, convenience, and community amenities