857 Harding Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, USA

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Property Overview:

857 Harding Ave is a single-family home in San Jose, CA, built in 1924. It features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 930 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes a fireplace, cooling system, RV parking, park-like landscaping, and a permitted, finished 650 sq. ft. detached garage with half bath and bonus room. The estimated home value is $1,256,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 12.4% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 13.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Herbert Hoover Middle, Merritt Trace Elementary, and Abraham Lincoln High.

    • Average SAT score: 1057 (higher than state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 61.1% white-collar jobs, 38.9% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 29,548 (10% growth since 2000).
    • 52% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (22.59%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.02%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.8°F (January), 78.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 13.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $60,578.
    • Average annual spending: $48,757.

Property Features:

  • Charming 1924 bungalow in the desirable Rose Garden/Garden Alameda area.
  • Freshly painted inside and out with all new windows.
  • Huge backyard with room to grow or potential for a separate ADU.
  • Detached 2-car garage:
    • Permitted 650 sq. ft. finished space with half bath and bonus room (unlimited potential).
    • Unpermitted conversion: Living quarter with living room and bathroom.
    • Workshop room attached.
  • Long, large driveway with 2-car parking.
  • Backyard: Covered with bricks for low maintenance; features trees, flowers, and fruit trees.
  • New water heater (2024).
  • Walking distance to SAP Center, Amtrak Diridon Station, Google Village, Adobe, Whole Foods, Safeway, restaurants, cafes, and more.

Location Benefits:

  • Tree-lined street in a desirable neighborhood.
  • Near shops, food, and cafes—perfect for Sunday morning walks.
  • Close to entertainment, sports, and major employers.
  • Open House: 5/21, 1-4pm.
  • Ideal for families, commuters, and those seeking urban convenience with classic charm.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1998-06-30 For Sale 235000
1998-07-06 Sold 227500
1998-08-10 Sold 227500
1998-08-11 Delisted NaN
2011-05-20 For Sale 624999
2011-06-08 For Sale 574999
2011-07-01 Sold 545000
2023-09-14 Off Market NaN
2024-01-01 Price Estimation 1256000
2024-10-18 Sold 545000
2025-03-01 For Sale 1258000
2025-03-04 For Sale 1258000
2025-03-06 Pending NaN
2025-03-28 Sold 1226000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SEALEX 582 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA N N NF 0 CAD009149030 0.17
PG&E SAN JOSE 650 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA N N NF 0 CAD981671886 0.23
STEEL WELD CO 508 Emory Street, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358988 0.46
AC LABEL CO 350 North Montgomery Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2325, USA N N NF 0 CAD981693492 0.48
RIVER PARK DEVELOPMENT-LINCOLN PROPS PROVOST ST &, Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N OS 0 CAD981676430 0.60
SAFE WAY CHEMICAL 909 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N NF 0 CAD042345884 0.64
RED STAR LAUNDRY 920 Chestnut Street, San Jose, CA 95110-1501, USA N N NF 0 CAD981671944 0.68
FMC CORP SAN JOSE ORDNANCE PLT 333 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2314, USA N N NF 0 CAD009146952 0.72
LORENTZ & SONS 201 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400004 0.86
BRANDENBERG, STAEDLER & MOORE 153 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N NF 0 CAD981671647 0.89

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CENTRAL CONCRETE SUPPLY CO. INC. - STOCKTON AVE PLANT 1 790 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 15 2021 Yes 9512WCNTRL79STC 0.33
AIRGAS USA LLC - SAN JOSE 441 Hobson Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2016, USA 17 2023 Yes 95110RGSXX441HB 0.45
CIRCUIT LINK INC 804 PARK AVE UNIT A, San Jose, CA 95126-4889, USA 2 1997 N/A 95126CRCTL804AP 0.59

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
UNIVERSITY PLATING CO 650 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110-1828, USA 0.48
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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 3
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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.

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
South Hayward Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 3
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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
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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 3

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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