717 Elm St, San Jose, CA 95126, USA

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Property Overview:

717 Elm St is a single-family home in the College Park neighborhood of San Jose, CA 95126, built in 1946. It features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 1,589 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,247 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a detached 2-car garage, fireplace, and has undergone recent renovations (2019: new floors, electrical, appliances). The property is zoned R-2 (allowing for 2 residential dwellings) and is currently occupied as a rental. The estimated home value is $934,000 (last sold for $1,650,000 on 12/31/2019).

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 12.4% (higher than CA average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 13.6% (higher than CA average of 10.8%)
    • Moderate overall crime risk; 8 criminal/sex offenders within 1 mile

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Herbert Hoover Middle, Merritt Trace Elementary, Abraham Lincoln High, Bellarmine College Prep, Star Kids Academy, Downtown College Preparatory
    • Above average school ratings
    • Average SAT score: 1057 (higher than CA average of 975)

  • Job Market:

    • 61.1% white-collar jobs, 38.9% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 3.5% (lower than CA average of 4.7%)

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 29,548 (10% growth since 2000)
    • 52% families with children
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (22.6%), followed by 35-44 years (16%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.8°F (January), 78.6°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 13.5 inches/year
    • No snowfall

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $60,578
    • Average annual spending: $48,757

Property Features:

  • 1,589 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
  • Detached 2-car garage
  • Bonus room and fireplace
  • Recent upgrades:
    • 2019 renovations: new floors, electrical, appliances (fridge, range vent, backsplash)
    • Remodeled bathroom: jet tub, rain shower, black tile floors, contemporary vanity
    • Major system upgrades: new sewer/water line, sidewalk, front steps, lawn/irrigation, landscaping, fencing
    • Fresh paint, recessed lighting, custom accent wall, statement chandelier
  • R-2 zoning: allows for 2 residential dwellings
  • Currently a rental property

Location Benefits:

  • Excellent schools nearby
  • Walkable to grocery stores (Trader Joe’s, Target, Whole Foods, San Jose Market Center)
  • Close to coffee shops (The Palm Cafe, Starbucks) and dining
  • Near parks: Rosicrucian Park, Columbus Park
  • 1.3 miles from proposed Google Transit Village
  • Minutes to: San Jose International Airport, highways 87/880/101/280, Santana Row, Westfield Valley Fair
  • Tree-lined streets and storybook houses in a sought-after neighborhood
  • Ideal for families, commuters, and investors
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Price and Status History

date type price
2019-08-22 For Sale 1199950
2019-09-25 Sold 1139000
2019-09-26 For Sale 1139000
2019-10-07 For Sale NaN
2022-06-04 Off Market NaN
2022-09-16 For Sale 1499000
2023-01-23 Pending NaN
2023-03-08 Sold 1260000
2025-04-24 For Sale 1625000
2025-05-05 Pending NaN
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SEALEX 582 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA N N NF 0 CAD009149030 0.33
STEEL WELD CO 508 Emory Street, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358988 0.39
SAFE WAY CHEMICAL 909 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N NF 0 CAD042345884 0.44
PG&E SAN JOSE 650 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA N N NF 0 CAD981671886 0.45
RED STAR LAUNDRY 920 Chestnut Street, San Jose, CA 95110-1501, USA N N NF 0 CAD981671944 0.51
RIVER PARK DEVELOPMENT-LINCOLN PROPS PROVOST ST &, Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N OS 0 CAD981676430 0.61
AC LABEL CO 350 North Montgomery Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2325, USA N N NF 0 CAD981693492 0.71
FMC CORP SAN JOSE ORDNANCE PLT 333 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2314, USA N N NF 0 CAD009146952 0.93

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CENTRAL CONCRETE SUPPLY CO. INC. - STOCKTON AVE PLANT 1 790 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 15 2021 Yes 9512WCNTRL79STC 0.22
AIRGAS USA LLC - SAN JOSE 441 Hobson Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2016, USA 17 2023 Yes 95110RGSXX441HB 0.54
CIRCUIT LINK INC 804 PARK AVE UNIT A, San Jose, CA 95126-4889, USA 2 1997 N/A 95126CRCTL804AP 0.69

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
UNIVERSITY PLATING CO 650 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110-1828, USA 0.32
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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 4
AE 0 0 0 0
AH 0 0 0 8
AO 0 0 2 2

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
South Hayward Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 3
South Hayward Milpitas 0 0 1
South Hayward San Jose East 0 0 2

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 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 2

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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