854 E California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA

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Property Overview:

854 E California Ave is a single-family home in Sunnyvale, CA, built in 1942. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 865 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, hardwood floors, crown moulding, and a large backyard with potential for an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit). The estimated home value is $1,378,000 (sold for $605,000 in 2014).

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).
    • The area is considered relatively safe.

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Ellis Elementary, Sunnyvale Middle, Fremont High School (ratings: 6/8/6).
    • Other nearby options: Bishop Elementary, Columbia Middle, Summit Public School: Denali.
    • Average SAT score: 1101 (higher than state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 67.2% white-collar jobs, 32.8% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
    • Close to Apple Campus and other high-tech companies.

  • 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%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 49.0°F (January), 84.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 15.8 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $75,046.
    • Average annual spending: $56,753.

Property Features:

  • Upgrades: Hardwood floors throughout, crown moulding, new electric garage door, lots of windows for cross ventilation.
  • Appliances included in the sale.
  • Serene backyard: Beautifully maintained, abundant with lavenders, ideal for outdoor living and entertaining.
  • ADU potential: Opportunity to build an additional living space, home office, or rental unit.
  • Heating: Wall furnace.
  • Roof: Shingle.
  • Foundation: Crawl space.
  • Garage/Parking: Attached garage (1 car), on-street parking.
  • No HOA fees.

Location Benefits:

  • Great location: Close to downtown Sunnyvale, parks, public transportation, and a 10-minute drive to Mountain View.
  • Commuter-friendly: Easy access to Alma Expressway, 101, and other major freeways.
  • Quiet street: Located on a frontage road with minimal traffic noise.
  • Family-friendly community with proximity to schools and recreational amenities.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1987-05-29 Rental 122500
1990-06-29 Sold 212000
1993-05-27 Sold 190000
2004-05-21 For Sale 393000
2004-05-28 Sold 475000
2004-07-02 Sold 475000
2014-08-11 For Sale 545000
2014-09-18 Sold 605000
2014-09-19 Sold 605000
2023-07-20 For Sale 1099900
2023-07-27 For Sale 1500000
2024-01-01 Off Market NaN
2024-08-19 For Sale 1298000
2024-08-23 For Sale 819950
2024-09-13 For Sale 1200000
2024-10-07 Pending NaN
2024-11-04 Sold 1260000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SIGNETICS CORP 740 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5121, USA N N NF 0 CAD981408685 0.27
ICORE INTERNATIONAL 180 North Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5211, USA N N OS 0 CAD982004269 0.29
ROYAL AUTO BODY & TOWING 150 North Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5211, USA N N OS 0 CAD981694318 0.32
SAN LAZARO AREA PLUME San Lazaro Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399750 0.36
FABTECH 154 San Lazaro Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5209, USA N N NF 0 CAD982005514 0.38
HEPCO 150 San Lazaro Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5209, USA N N NF 0 CAD982059131 0.39
WU MEI & YOUNG Y (AMERICAN FOOD & CANDY) 116 San Lazaro Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA N N NF 0 CAD982059198 0.39
TRIPLE SITE 811 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4523, USA N N SX 0 CAN000900265 0.41
BARNES-HIND PHARMACEUTICALS INC 895 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA N N NF 0 CAD001938828 0.42
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP. (SUNNYVALE PLANT) 401 East Hendy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5100, USA N F 17 CAD001864081 0.43

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
FOUR-D METAL FINISHING INC 620 East Taylor Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA 7 1990 N/A 94087FRDMT620ET 0.28
SILICON VALLEY CHEMICAL LABORATORIES INC 245 Santa Ana Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4511, USA 8 2003 N/A 94086SLCNV245SA 0.34
PROTO ENGINEERING CORP 183 Commercial Street, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA 43 2004 N/A 94086PRTNG183CO 0.47
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC 901 FACILITY 901 Thompson Place, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4518, USA 10 1991 N/A 94088DVNCD901TH 0.61
NCH CORP MOHAWK LABS DIV 932 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5206, USA 58 2016 Yes 94088MHWKL932KI 0.64
APPLIED MATERIALS INC-ARQUES CAMPUS 974 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4520, USA 50 2014 Yes 94086HWLTT974EA 0.71
PEPSI-COLA CO 960 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5206, USA 8 1996 N/A 94086PPSCL960KI 0.78
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORP 2900 Semiconductor Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051-0606, USA 116 1999 N/A 95052NTNLS2900S 0.96

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP 401 East Hendy Avenue #62/1, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5100, USA OPR: Operating 0.43
OGISO ENVIRONMENTAL 150 West Iowa Avenue STE 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-6171, USA OPR: Operating 0.93
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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.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

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
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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
8 0 0 0 0

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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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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