Property Overview:
948 Wood Duck Ave is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1995. It features 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,630 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a heating system. The estimated home value is $2,053,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 5.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Laurelwood Elementary, Santa Clara Community Day, and Marian A. Peterson Middle.- Average SAT score: 1008 (521 Math, 487 English)—above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 68.1% white-collar jobs, 31.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.8% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 49,805 (11% growth since 2000).
- 64% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.79%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.34%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 47.3°F (January), 82.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $77,277.
- Average annual spending: $58,022.
Property Features:
- Mediterranean style with undeniable curb appeal and a long, stately driveway.
- Grand double oak doors open to a dramatic entry with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a handmade circular staircase.
- Open-concept kitchen with upgraded appliances, maple cabinets, granite countertops & backsplash, and a garden window.
- Numerous upgrades: hardwood floors, art niches, central air conditioning, copper plumbing, double pane windows, built-in sound system, and more.
- Primary bedroom: Vaulted ceilings, cedar-lined walk-in closet, soaking tub, separate shower, and see-through fireplace.
- Backyard: Low-maintenance landscaping, meandering paths, covered seating area, and a babbling fountain.
Location Benefits:
- Less than a mile to the Apple Spaceship campus.
- Top-rated schools nearby: Laurelwood Elementary, Peterson Middle, Wilcox High (buyer to verify).
- Ideal for families and those seeking luxury living in a safe, growing community.