70 Topeka Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, USA


Property Overview:

70 Topeka Ave is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1922. It features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and 728 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a detached 3-car garage, fireplace, hardwood floors, and a cooling system. The estimated home value is $882,600.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 13.8% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 12.7% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Luther Burbank Elementary, Abraham Lincoln High, and Herbert Hoover Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 1014 (above state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 64.9% white-collar jobs, 35.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 28,827 (8% growth since 2000).
    • 59% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (19.14%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.76%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 45.2°F (January), 79.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 15.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $74,843.
    • Average annual spending: $56,098.

Property Features:

  • Charming 1920s-era bungalow with storybook appeal and vintage details.
  • Original hardwood flooring, classic wood moldings, and charming windows.
  • Well-appointed living room and adjacent dining area (could be used as a 2nd bedroom).
  • Spacious country-style kitchen with ample cabinetry and convenient laundry room.
  • Bathroom with shower over bathtub.
  • Generous backyard with potential for outdoor retreat, gardening, or future projects.
  • Oversized detached 3-car garage for storage, workshop, or hobby space.
  • Short sale: First lender has agreed to terms; quick close possible (45 days or less).

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Westside location near Valley Fair and Santana Row.
  • Convenient access to shopping, dining, entertainment, freeways, and public transit.
  • Ideal for buyers seeking character, flexibility, and a central Silicon Valley address.

Price and Status History

date type price
2003-11-07 Sold 310000
2003-11-24 Sold 310000
2004-02-06 For Sale 400000
2004-03-23 Sold 405000
2004-04-21 Sold 405000
2006-07-11 For Sale 499000
2006-08-14 Sold 500000
2006-09-15 Sold 500000
2011-08-12 For Sale 239000
2011-08-15 Sold 239000
2011-12-02 Sold 250000
2025-02-05 Pending 998000
2025-03-06 For Sale NaN

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
RIVER PARK DEVELOPMENT-LINCOLN PROPS PROVOST ST &, Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N OS 0 CAD981676430 0.71

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CIRCUIT LINK INC 804 PARK AVE UNIT A, San Jose, CA 95126-4889, USA 2 1997 N/A 95126CRCTL804AP 0.86

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
AIRSORT EXTREME 1402 B SO, San Jose, CA 99999, USA OPR: Operating 0.45

Flood Risk Info

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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

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