891 W California Ave UNIT Y, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA

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Property Overview:

891 W California Ave, Unit Y is a condominium in Sunnyvale, CA, built in 1983. It features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 785 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes in-unit laundry, private balcony, 2 assigned parking spaces (plus extra storage), and a central heating system. The estimated home value is $1,281,000 (last sold for $465,000 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%)

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Vargas Elementary, Columbia Middle, and Summit Public School: Denali.

    • High school: Homestead High (#311 ranked in the nation)
    • 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%)

  • 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:

  • Move-in ready, top floor end unit in a quiet, desirable location (back of complex, away from California St)
  • Spacious living room opens to a large private balcony
  • Modern updates:
    • Laminate or hardwood flooring in common areas
    • Updated kitchen: granite slab or quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, filtered water system, white shaker cabinets, stylish hardware, recessed LED lighting
    • Updated bathrooms: modern fixtures, marble or tile counters
    • Fresh designer paint colors
    • NEST thermostat
    • In-unit washer/dryer
    • 2 assigned parking spaces (1 covered carport + 1 open)
    • 2 extra storage areas
    • Plenty of guest parking
  • HOA includes: water, garbage, earthquake insurance, common area maintenance, landscaping, exterior painting, roof, and more
  • Pet-friendly and well-maintained complex
  • Virtually staged photos (home is vacant and ready for move-in)

Location Benefits:

  • Prime central Sunnyvale location:
    • Near downtown Sunnyvale (Murphy Ave), Caltrain, Cannery Park, and local shops/restaurants
    • Walking distance to major tech employers: Apple, Google, LinkedIn, Walmart Labs
    • Easy access to Highways 101, 237, 85, Central Expressway
    • Short drive to downtown Mountain View (Castro St)
    • Excellent schools in the attendance zone
    • Commuter-friendly and perfect for Silicon Valley professionals
    • Safe, friendly, and family-oriented neighborhood
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Price and Status History

date type price
2004-09-16 Sold 325000
2004-10-20 Sold 325000
2007-01-02 Sold 420000
2008-09-30 Sold 350000
2014-10-01 Sold 465000
2014-10-22 Sold 465000
2015-12-05 Rental 2400
2017-06-14 For Sale 659000
2017-06-24 Pending NaN
2017-07-17 Sold 720000
2017-07-18 Sold 720000
2020-06-15 Rental 2875
2023-06-21 Sold 670000
2024-06-01 For Sale 1281000
2024-06-02 Rental NaN
2025-01-17 Rental NaN
2025-04-15 For Sale 698000
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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 0.31
VERBATIM CORP 360 North Pastoria Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4108, USA N N NF 0 CAD981408867 0.35
MEMOTRONICS 1058 West Evelyn Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5743, USA N N NF 0 CAD063532816 0.42
DATA GENERAL CORP 433 North Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4222, USA N N NF 0 CAD069104255 0.48
ZYMOS CORP 477 North Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4222, USA N N NF 0 CAD000625905 0.53
MEMOREX SAN TOMAS AT, Central Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95052, USA N N NF 0 CAD009142415 0.63
SIGNETICS 305 Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA N N NF 0 CAT000614115 0.68
MICREL WAFER FAB (ADVANCED LSI) 639 North Pastoria Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-2917, USA N N NF 0 CAD061621553 0.77
LAND BANK INVESTMENTS INTERNATIONAL 303 Ravendale Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043-5228, USA N N NF 0 CAD087015566 0.82
MICROMASK 695 Vaqueros Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3524, USA N N NF 0 CAD050518976 0.86

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 0.89
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP 401 East Hendy Avenue #62/1, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5100, USA OPR: Operating 0.94
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Flood Risk Info

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VE 0 0 0 0

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code meaning
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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
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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 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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