Property Overview:
774 S 12th St is a historic single-family Craftsman home in the Naglee Park neighborhood of San Jose, CA. Built in 1900 (with some records showing 1922), it offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,424 sq. ft. of living space on a 4,630 sq. ft. lot. Features include a detached garage, new HVAC system (2024), newer floors, LED lighting, 9-foot ceilings, classic windows, and a large eat-in kitchen. The estimated home value is $960,000–$1,199,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Community:
- 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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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 11.3% (slightly below state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 11.3% (slightly above state average of 10.8%)
- Relatively safe neighborhood
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Schools:
- Nearby: Lowell Elementary, Perseverance Preparatory, Downtown College Preparatory
- Average SAT score: 890 (below state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 51.3% blue-collar jobs, 48.7% white-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 5.3% (above state average of 4.7%)
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $49,290
- Average annual spending: $42,469
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake 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
Property Features:
- Historic Craftsman architecture with well-maintained original details
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Huge combo living/dining/family room
- Big eat-in kitchen with pantry
- Laundry in basement
- 9-foot ceilings and classic windows
- Whole house fan in attic; new HVAC and furnace (2024)
- Newer floors, LED lights, new deck and gated yard access
- Detached garage (built by KB Home), plenty of street parking
- No HOA fees; free back street maintenance
- Quiet location front and back
- Walking distance to San Jose State University, downtown, restaurants, and San Jose Women’s Club
- Open houses: Sat & Sun, 1–5pm
Location Benefits:
- Historic Naglee Park neighborhood
- Close to parks: Community parks, back street maintenance
- Convenient urban living: Walk to university, downtown, restaurants, and clubs
- Commuter-friendly: Easy access to public transit and major roads
- Family-friendly community with a mix of age groups and amenities