Property Overview:
9 Mariposa Ave is a single-family home in Los Gatos, CA, built in 1929. It offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,795 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.18-acre lot. The home features a detached 2-car garage (with Tesla charger), unfinished basement, fireplace, central heating and cooling, and an estimated value of $2,798,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Population:
- Community of 11,686 residents (23% growth since 2000)
- 65% families with children
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (20.33%); second largest: 35-44 years (12.38%)
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 1.7% (well below state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 2.8% (well below state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
- Nearby: Daves Avenue Elementary, Raymond J. Fisher Middle, Los Gatos High
- Average SAT score: 1174 (higher than state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 78.2% white-collar jobs, 21.9% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 2.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 41.3°F (January), 77.5°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 28.5 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $176,747
- Average annual spending: $102,879
Property Features:
- Beautifully updated single-level home close to downtown Los Gatos
- Remodeled kitchen:
- Oversized island with bar seating
- Carrera marble countertops
- 42-inch, six-burner plus griddle range with tile backsplash
- Drenched with natural light
- Living room:
- Wood-burning or gas starter fireplace with impressive mantle
- Hardwood floors throughout
- Primary suite:
- Sliding doors to private back deck
- Walk-in closet with organizer
- Primary bath: Large frameless glass shower, skylight
- Backyard oasis:
- Pebble Tech saltwater pool (solar heated, app-controlled)
- Hot tub and fire pit
- Deck with pergola and retractable sun shades
- Mature landscaping: Drought-resistant Bermuda lawn, rose bushes, maple trees
- Smart home features:
- Automated LED lights
- Tesla charger in garage
- Detached 2-car garage and unfinished basement (ideal for storage or wine cellar)
- Close to: Top-rated schools, Oak Meadow & Vasona Parks, LG Creek Trail
Location Benefits:
- Convenient access to downtown Los Gatos shops, dining, and parks
- Family-friendly community with excellent schools and low crime
- Ideal for entertaining with spacious indoor and outdoor living areas
- Commuter-friendly with proximity to major highways and Silicon Valley employers