Property Overview:
824 Acacia Ave is a single-family home in Sunnyvale, CA, built in 1942. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,391 sq. ft. of living space, plus an additional ~750 sq. ft. finished attic bonus space (not included in official square footage). The home includes a parking garage, forced air heating, and central AC. The estimated home value is $1,738,000 (last sold for $1,160,000 in 2017).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 4.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Bishop Elementary, Columbia Middle, and Summit Public School: Denali.- Average SAT score: 1101 (579 Math, 522 English), above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 67.2% white-collar jobs, 32.8% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 64,185 (19% growth since 2000).
- 56% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (25.09%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.62%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 49.0°F (January), 84.6°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 15.8 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $75,046.
- Average annual spending: $56,753.
Property Features:
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; family room and separate living room with abundant natural light.
- Updated kitchen and bathrooms with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
- Master suite in the back with remodeled bathroom and walk-in closet.
- Double-pane windows, central heating/AC, new interior and exterior paint.
- Large backyard with meticulous landscaping, new fencing, and elegant paving.
- Finished attic bonus space (~750 sq. ft.): Potential for 2-bedroom/1-bath in-law unit or extra rental income.
- Washer & dryer, oven & gas stove, central plus split A/C (mini-split systems in all bedrooms and garage).
- Move-in ready; tenant responsible for water, gas, and electricity.
Location Benefits:
- Prime location: Close to major tech companies (Google, LinkedIn, Apple, Nvidia, Broadcom, Amazon, Meta, ByteDance).
- Convenient access:
- Caltrain Sunnyvale (4 min), Downtown Sunnyvale (4 min), Whole Foods, Target, restaurants, Murphy Avenue Farmers Market.
- Parks: Short walk to Murphy Park and Victory Village Park.
- Top private schools nearby: Stratford School, The Kings Academy, Helios School, Little Tree Montessori.
- Commuter-friendly: Easy access to public transportation and major highways.
- Family-oriented community with low crime and excellent schools.