85 College Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030, USA


Property Overview:

85 College Ave is a single-family home in Los Gatos, CA 95030, built in 1906. It features 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,397 sq. ft. of living space on a 10,207 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and heating system. The estimated home value is $1,927,270 – $2,499,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 1.7% (much lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 2.8% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Los Gatos High, Louise Van Meter Elementary, and Raymond J. Fisher Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 1174 (higher than state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 78.2% white-collar jobs, 21.9% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 11,686 (23% growth since 2000).
    • 65% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (20.33%); second largest: 35-44 years (12.38%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 41.3°F (January), 77.5°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 28.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $176,747.
    • Average annual spending: $102,879.

Property Features:

  • Historic charm with modern amenities.
  • Parking garage and heating system included.
  • Spacious lot (over 10,000 sq. ft.) for outdoor activities or expansion.

Location Benefits:

  • Walkable to downtown Los Gatos: Close to grocery stores (Safeway), coffee shops (Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, Great Bear Coffee, Cafe Dio), and restaurants (Verge Restaurant and Lounge, Nicks Next Door, Purple Onion Cafe).
  • Near parks: Town Plaza Park, Bachman Park, Oak Meadow Park.
  • Family-friendly community with top-rated schools and low crime.
  • Strong job market and high quality of life.

Price and Status History

date type price
1975-08-01 Rental 34000
1976-09-22 Rental 66000
1976-10-13 Rental 56500
1978-10-01 Rental 83000
1984-12-11 Rental 130000
1984-12-19 Rental 169000
1987-06-22 Rental 174500
1989-03-22 Sold 320000
1989-04-20 Sold 630000
1990-03-02 Sold 349000
1990-11-09 Sold 579000
1992-04-03 Sold 555000
1992-10-07 Sold 405000
1993-09-02 Sold 390000
1993-10-15 Sold 376000
1993-12-15 Sold 509000
1994-01-20 Rental 255000
1995-04-25 Sold 450000
1995-08-31 Sold 302500
1997-04-01 Sold 625000
1997-05-01 Sold 947000
1997-11-10 Sold 450000
1999-07-23 Sold 785000
2016-07-25 Sold 1300000
2017-01-20 Sold 1815000
2019-06-07 Sold 2150000
2023-08-29 Off Market NaN
2024-07-01 For Sale 1927270

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
PG&E GAS PLANT LOS GATOS N COR ELM &, South Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030, USA N N NF 0 CAD981415847 0.18

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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 1 0
AE 0 0 0 3
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0

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
San Andreas - Peninsula Castle Rock Ridge 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Cupertino 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Laurel 0 0 0
San Andreas - Peninsula Los Gatos 0 0 0
San Andreas - Santa Cruz Castle Rock Ridge 0 0 0
San Andreas - Santa Cruz Cupertino 0 0 0
San Andreas - Santa Cruz Laurel 0 0 1
San Andreas - Santa Cruz Los Gatos 0 0 1

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 1

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 3 0
Very high 0 0 2 1

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 3 1
Very High 1 1 4 5

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