Property Overview:
973 Wood Duck Ct is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1961. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,568 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $1,289,000.
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:
- Classic floor plan with spacious living room opening to the backyard via sliding doors.
- Eat-in kitchen.
- Central forced heat and concrete perimeter foundation.
- Large lot: Approximately 7,400 sq. ft. with good frontage on a quiet cul-de-sac in the desirable Birdland neighborhood.
- Reasonable Santa Clara utility costs.
- Fixer-upper with upside potential—ideal for buyers looking to customize or renovate.
Location Benefits:
- Quiet cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Birdland neighborhood.
- Close to Apple and Nvidia campuses, Kaiser, and top-rated schools.
- Family-friendly community with many options for future improvements.
- Convenient access to major employers and amenities.