863 W California Ave UNIT X, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA


Property Overview:

863 W California Ave Unit X is a condominium in Sunnyvale, CA 94086, built in 1983. It features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a 785 sq. ft. living area, and a 2,002 sq. ft. lot. The property includes a private patio, carport with storage, and inside laundry. The most recent sale was for $861,000 (10/11/2019), with an estimated current value of $1,048,000.


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%)
    • Low overall crime risk; 4 criminal/sex offenders within 1 mile
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Vargas Elementary, Columbia Middle, Sunnyvale Middle, and Summit Public School: Denali

    • Average SAT score: 1101 (higher than state average of 975)
    • Schools are rated excellent
  • 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 major employers: Google, Apple, LinkedIn, Twitter, Amazon, Walmart Labs, Nvidia, Synopsys
    • Shuttle stops for Facebook and Google nearby
  • 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:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • Very low tornado risk
    • Moderate to low flood 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:

  • Bright, updated end unit in a quiet neighborhood less than 1 mile from downtown Sunnyvale
  • Private patio and spacious balcony
  • Efficient floor plan with dual pane windows, crown molding, and blackout honeycomb blinds
  • Newer kitchen: Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets, tile floor
  • Newer bathrooms
  • Carport with large storage locker
  • Inside laundry with newer washer/dryer and Rubbermaid closet organizer (lifetime warranty)
  • Fresh paint, laminate floors, new carpet, new light fixtures
  • Move-in ready condition

Location Benefits:

  • Commuter-friendly:
    • Easy access to Highways 101, 237, 85, Central Expressway
    • Walking distance to Caltrain station
  • Close to parks: Cannery Park, Martin Murphy Park
  • Near shopping: Whole Foods (coming soon), Target, AMC, and downtown dining/entertainment
  • Ideal for tech professionals and those seeking convenience and community living
  • Great starter home with all modern conveniences

Price and Status History

date type price
2001-06-02 Sold 298000
2001-07-03 Sold 298000
2005-02-14 For Sale 345000
2005-02-23 Sold 390000
2005-03-28 Sold 390000
2015-05-11 Sold 599000
2015-06-02 Sold 599000
2019-09-06 Sold 785000
2019-09-19 Pending NaN
2019-10-11 Sold 825750
2021-10-28 Sold 720000
2024-08-13 For Sale 698000
2024-08-22 Pending NaN
2024-08-23 Pending NaN
2024-09-20 Sold 760000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
XIDEX CORP 305 Soquel Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4102, USA N N NF 0 CAD051612802 0.28
MEMOTRONICS 1058 West Evelyn Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5743, USA N N NF 0 CAD063532816 0.46
MEMOREX SAN TOMAS AT, Central Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95052, USA N N NF 0 CAD009142415 0.59
SIGNETICS 305 Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA N N NF 0 CAT000614115 0.65
MICREL WAFER FAB (ADVANCED LSI) 639 North Pastoria Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-2917, USA N N NF 0 CAD061621553 0.76
EXAR INTEGRATED 750 Palomar Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-2914, USA N N NF 0 CAD059495325 0.83
LAND BANK INVESTMENTS INTERNATIONAL 303 Ravendale Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043-5228, USA N N NF 0 CAD087015566 0.86
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP. (SUNNYVALE PLANT) 401 East Hendy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5100, USA N F 17 CAD001864081 0.90
AMPEX 728 San Aleso Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-1445, USA N N NF 0 CAD094973005 0.95

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
OGISO ENVIRONMENTAL 150 West Iowa Avenue STE 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-6171, USA OPR: Operating 0.87
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP 401 East Hendy Avenue #62/1, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5100, USA OPR: Operating 0.90

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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

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Very high 0 0 0 0

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