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:
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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
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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
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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
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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%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk
- Very low tornado risk
- Moderate to low flood risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 49.0°F (January), 84.6°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 15.8 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year
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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