854 W Iowa Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA

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Property Overview:

854 W Iowa Ave is a single-family home in Sunnyvale, CA, built in 1948. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 924 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a 440 sq. ft. fully functional detached suite (ideal as an in-law unit or rental). The estimated home value is $1,759,000 (last sold for $1,820,000 in 2018).

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%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Cumberland Elementary, Sunnyvale Middle, and Homestead High.

    • Average SAT score: 1101 (579 Math, 522 English)—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%).

  • 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:

  • Charming, upgraded home with new interior paint, lighting, and a refinished kitchen.
  • Detached 440 sq. ft. suite: Perfect for in-law quarters or rental income.
  • Backyard retreat: Custom Belgard pavers, smart low-voltage lighting, weather-aware watering, and fruit trees (citrus, pomegranate, persimmon).
  • Modern amenities:
    • Central AC/Heating (newer system)
    • Recessed lighting and updated electrical
    • Crown molding and refinished hardwood floors
    • Updated bathrooms and sun tunnels
    • Freshly painted throughout
  • Gourmet kitchen: Carrara Quartz countertops/backsplash, stainless steel appliances, Zephyr wall mount hood, and beautiful cabinetry.
  • City-approved permits & plans for a proposed 489 sq. ft. expansion to the main house.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Sunnyvale location: Walk to Downtown Sunnyvale, Historic Murphy Avenue, Washington Park, and Sunnyvale Public Library.
  • Convenient to shopping, restaurants, Caltrain, and major tech employers (Google, Apple, Meta, Amazon, Nvidia).
  • Excellent schools within walking distance.
  • Family-friendly neighborhood with strong community growth and amenities.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2018-03-14 For Sale 1388000
2018-04-19 Sold 1820000
2018-06-25 Sold 536640
2019-06-18 Sold 1388000
2024-06-12 For Sale 1998000
2025-01-29 For Sale 1998000
2025-01-31 Pending NaN
2025-02-21 Sold 2388000
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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 305 Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA N N NF 0 CAT000614115 0.35
LOCKHEED MISSILES & SPACE COMPANY INC. 111 LOCKHEED WAY, Sunnyvale, CA 94088, USA N N DR 0 CAD009125535 0.49
NAVAL INDUSTRIAL RESERVE ORDINANCE PLANT 111 LOCKHEED WAY, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3504, USA Y N FS 0 CA2170022915 0.49
MEMOTRONICS 1058 West Evelyn Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5743, USA N N NF 0 CAD063532816 0.71
XIDEX CORP 305 Soquel Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4102, USA N N NF 0 CAD051612802 0.87
VERBATIM CORP 360 North Pastoria Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4108, USA N N NF 0 CAD981408867 0.94
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP. (SUNNYVALE PLANT) 401 East Hendy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5100, USA N F 17 CAD001864081 0.95
MEMOREX SAN TOMAS AT, Central Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95052, USA N N NF 0 CAD009142415 0.97

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SIERRA CIRCUITS INC (DBA SIERRA PROTO EXPRESS) 1108 West Evelyn Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5742, USA 59 2023 Yes 94086SRRPR1108W 0.79
SKC AMERICA INC 307 North Pastoria Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4109, USA 64 2001 N/A 94086XDXCR305SO 0.85
DISKSYSTEMS INC 309 North Pastoria Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4109, USA 1 1990 N/A 94086DSKSY309NP 0.87
ARGOSYSTEMS INC 310 North Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4111, USA 6 1992 N/A 94086RGSYS310NO 0.91
EG & G RETICON 345 Potrero Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4115, USA 11 1998 N/A 94086GGRTC345PO 0.94

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES 1 AMD PLACE POB 3453, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3453, USA OPR: Operating 0.49
OGISO ENVIRONMENTAL 150 West Iowa Avenue STE 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-6171, USA OPR: Operating 0.53
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP 401 East Hendy Avenue #62/1, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5100, USA OPR: Operating 0.95
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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
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 0 0 0
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 1
VE 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.
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
San Andreas - Peninsula Cupertino 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Mindego Hill 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 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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