Property Overview:
718 N 17th St is a single-family home in San Jose, CA 95112, built in 1949. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,260 sq. ft. of living space, and sits on a 6,250 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, cooling system, and a 194 sq. ft. utility basement. The estimated home value is $824,400.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Average Sale Price:
- Ranges from $851,927 to $1,231,784 for similar homes in the area.
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 11.3% (lower than CA average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 11.3% (higher than CA average of 10.8%).
- Overall crime risk: Moderate; 19 criminal and sex offenders reside within 1 mile.
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: San Jose High, Peter Burnett Middle, Bachrodt Charter Academy, Grant Elementary, ACE Inspire Academy.
- Average SAT score: 890 (below state average of 975).
- Schools are rated average.
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Job Market:
- 51.3% blue-collar jobs, 48.7% white-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 5.3% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Population: 53,247 (up 11% since 2000).
- 57% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (19.5%); second largest: 20-24 years (14.8%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk.
- Very low tornado and flood risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.0°F (January), 76.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 11.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $49,290.
- Average annual spending: $42,469.
Property Features:
- Mid-century home with numerous upgrades and pride of ownership.
- Formal living room with marble fireplace.
- Dining room with marble floors.
- Hardwood flooring in bedrooms and under living room.
- Kitchen: Granite countertops.
- Additional family room with tiled floors and ceiling fans.
- Expansive backyard with brick barbecue.
- Lengthy driveway leading to a detached garage (potential for workshop or ADU conversion).
- 194 sq. ft. utility basement for wine storage, canning, or creative uses.
- Short walk to public transit; easy access to shopping and freeways.
Comparable Property Example:
- Updated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home (1,557 sq. ft., R2 zoning, permitted renovations).
- Major upgrades: New master suite, additional bedrooms and baths, new HVAC, upgraded electrical, luxury flooring, new appliances, and windows.
- Backyard: Fresh landscaping, fruit trees, detached 2-car garage (ADU potential).
- R2 zoning: Allows for development opportunities (check with city).
Location Benefits:
- Commuter-friendly: Short walk to public transit and easy freeway access.
- Family-oriented community with development potential.
- Close to schools, shopping, and amenities.