740 Locust St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA

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Property Overview:

740 Locust St is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1939. It features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 1,035 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, cooling system, and a partial basement. The estimated home value is $1,197,000 (sold for $720,000 in 2017).

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 6.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 8.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Buchser Middle, Washington Open Elementary, and Wilson Alternative.

    • Average SAT score: 1155 (higher than state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 65.1% white-collar jobs, 34.9% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 35,657 (18% growth since 2000).
    • 58% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.2%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.77%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 46.4°F (January), 80.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 15.0 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $65,818.
    • Average annual spending: $51,815.

Property Features:

  • Spacious layout with separate dining area, large kitchen, and large living room with wood-burning fireplace.
  • Partial basement for additional storage.
  • Bonus area attached to the carport (to be removed for ADU construction).
  • Approved plans and permits for a 2-bedroom ADU in the rear (where the carport is currently).
  • Investment potential: Currently rented for $6,400/month (lease until July 2024).
  • 2 blocks from Santa Clara University; centrally located in a highly desirable area.

Location Benefits:

  • Excellent opportunity for both investment and owner-occupancy.
  • Immediate ADU construction possible (permits and plans paid for).
  • Close to Santa Clara University and local amenities.
  • Family-friendly community with strong schools and low crime rates.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1979-02-01 Rental 54200
1985-09-06 Sold 135000
1994-11-23 Sold 150000
1999-05-18 Sold 285000
2001-05-24 For Sale 399000
2001-08-30 Sold 402000
2001-09-19 Sold 402000
2017-12-14 Sold 720000
2024-02-19 For Sale 1299950
2024-03-06 Sold 1375000
2024-03-08 Sold 1375000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
UNIVERSITY OF SANTA CLARA 820 Alviso Street, Santa Clara, CA 95053-0001, USA N N NF 0 CAD054800214 0.19
PG&E GAS PLANT SANTA CLARA COR BENTON &, Railroad Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA N N NF 0 CAD981416027 0.51

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SANMINA-SCI SANTA CLARA FACILITY 445 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050-4776, USA 120 2002 N/A 95050ZYCNC445EL 0.42
BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS LP 328 Brokaw Road, Santa Clara, CA 95050-4348, USA 25 2002 N/A 95050NTDDF2830D 0.67
UNITED DEFENSE LP GROUND SYSTEMS DIV 1125 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110, USA 89 1996 N/A 95103FMCCR1125C 0.87
SANTA CLARA PLATING CO INC 1773 Grant Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050-3974, USA 17 1996 N/A 95050SNTCL1773G 0.95

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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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
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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
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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
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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 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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