959 La Mesa Terrace UNIT A, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA

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Property Overview:

959 La Mesa Ter, Unit A is a condominium townhouse in Sunnyvale, CA, built in 1985. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 1,978 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a two-car garage, forced air heating and cooling, and has been recently renovated with city permits (brand new kitchen, flooring, and carpets). The estimated home value is $1,257,000 (last sold for $1,420,000 in 2019).

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.

    • Average SAT score: 1101 (579 Math, 522 English) — higher than state average of 975.
    • Homestead High is a top-rated nearby high school.

  • 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:

  • Rarely available Kensington 3br/3ba 1,978 sq. ft. floor plan in “The Gardens of Sunnyvale”
  • End-unit, west facing (away from major roads)
  • Fully renovated:
    • Brand new kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas range, and east-facing windows for natural light
    • Updated bathrooms, new floors, new lighting, fresh paint
    • Dual pane windows with custom shutters
    • EV charger, newer HVAC, fully finished garage with epoxy floors
    • Ceiling fans in bedrooms
    • Built-in closets throughout, including garage
  • Flexible layout:
    • Double master suites (oversized primary and junior suites)
    • Additional den/office (can be used as home office, gym, or media room)
    • Full bedroom and bathroom on entry level (ideal for guests/in-laws)
    • Primary suite with walk-in closet and retreat area
    • Indoor laundry room
  • Community amenities:
    • Heated pool & hot tubs
    • HOA covers water and trash
  • Outdoor spaces:
    • Sunny patio
    • Open deck for entertaining
  • Parking:
    • Large two-car garage

Location Benefits:

  • Premium Sunnyvale location bordering Mountain View and Santa Clara
  • Walking distance to downtown Sunnyvale
  • Short commute to major tech employers (Google, Apple, Meta, Nvidia, LinkedIn)
  • Easy access to Highways 101, 237, Central Expressway, and Caltrain
  • Close to shopping centers, parks, and all daily conveniences
  • Family-friendly community with excellent schools and amenities
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Price and Status History

date type price
1990-07-11 Sold 325000
2001-09-25 Sold 502500
2001-10-29 Sold 502500
2019-04-02 For Sale NaN
2019-04-14 Pending NaN
2019-05-10 Sold 1420000
2022-06-18 Off Market NaN
2022-07-01 Pending NaN
2024-06-01 For Sale 1257000
2024-06-27 For Sale 1625000
2024-07-03 Pending NaN
2024-07-18 Sold 1677900
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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 0.33
VERBATIM CORP 360 North Pastoria Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4108, USA N N NF 0 CAD981408867 0.36
MEMOTRONICS 1058 West Evelyn Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5743, USA N N NF 0 CAD063532816 0.39
ZYMOS CORP 477 North Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4222, USA N N NF 0 CAD000625905 0.52
MEMOREX SAN TOMAS AT, Central Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95052, USA N N NF 0 CAD009142415 0.69
MICREL WAFER FAB (ADVANCED LSI) 639 North Pastoria Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-2917, USA N N NF 0 CAD061621553 0.72
LAND BANK INVESTMENTS INTERNATIONAL 303 Ravendale Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043-5228, USA N N NF 0 CAD087015566 0.74
EXAR INTEGRATED 750 Palomar Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-2914, USA N N NF 0 CAD059495325 0.77
SIGNETICS 305 Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA N N NF 0 CAT000614115 0.78
MICROMASK 695 Vaqueros Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3524, USA N N NF 0 CAD050518976 0.81

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 1
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Flood Risk Info

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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

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Landslide Risk Info

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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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