Property Overview:
974 Alpine Ter 1 is a 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom end-unit townhome in the gated Expressions community of Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Built in 1991, it offers 1,586 sq. ft. of living space on a 2,516 sq. ft. lot. The home features multiple private patios, hardwood floors, and an attached one-car garage plus a detached garage. The estimated home value is $1,362,000 (recently sold for $1,080,000 in 2020).
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%)
- Low overall crime risk; only 3 criminal/sex offenders within 1 mile
-
Schools:
- Top-rated schools: Vargas Elementary, Columbia Middle, Summit Public School: Denali, and Homestead High
- 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%)
- Minutes from major tech companies: Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia
-
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:
- Very high earthquake risk
- Moderate to low flood risk
- Very low tornado 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:
- End-unit townhome with loads of natural light from extra windows and skylights
- Hardwood floors on main level; plush carpet on bedroom level
- Open living room with 14’ ceilings, gas fireplace, and sliding door to patio
- Separate dining room overlooking living room
- Well-maintained kitchen with breakfast bar, large pantry, water filtration system, and private patio
- Oversized primary suite with walk-in closet, dual sinks, sunken tub, standing shower, and private patio
- Spacious junior suite with en-suite bathroom and ample closet space
- Laundry area conveniently located upstairs
- Attached one-car garage, detached private garage, and additional storage
- HOA includes: water, garbage, earthquake insurance, exterior maintenance
- Community amenities: pool/spa, playground, greenbelts, security gates, walkways
Location Benefits:
- Minutes to Downtown Sunnyvale, Whole Foods, Target, AMC, and dining options
- Easy access to CalTrain, Central Expressway, and major highways
- Short walk to Cannery Park
- Ideal for commuters working at nearby tech campuses (Apple, Google, Amazon, LinkedIn, Meta, Nvidia)
- Family-friendly community with excellent schools and amenities