Property Overview:
978 La Mesa Ter Unit D is a condominium in Sunnyvale, CA 94086, built in 1988. It features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a bonus office/bedroom/gym, and 2,082 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a 2-car garage, forced air heating/cooling, and a private patio. The estimated home value is $1,670,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Vargas Elementary, Columbia Middle, and Summit Public School: Denali.- Average SAT score: 1101 (higher than state average of 975).
- Zoned to award-winning Cupertino Homestead High.
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Job Market:
- 67.2% white-collar jobs, 32.8% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 64,185 (19% growth since 2000).
- 56% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (25.09%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 49.0°F (January), 84.6°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 15.8 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $75,046.
- Average annual spending: $56,753.
Property Features:
- Tri-level townhome in the well-managed Gardens of Sunnyvale community.
- Open floorplan with high ceilings, recessed lighting, and multiple skylights.
- Modern kitchen:
- Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, espresso designer cabinets, and ample pantry space.
- Solid oak hardwood floors, double-pane windows, Nest thermostat.
- Oversized master suite with double vanity; spacious 2nd bedroom with en suite bathroom.
- Bonus room/office/gym downstairs.
- Laundry room in unit.
- Large private patio with extra storage closet.
- Community amenities: pool, hot tub, lush landscaping; HOA maintains roof, pool, spa, and landscaping.
- Parking: Attached 2-car garage.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Silicon Valley location: Near Apple, Google, Microsoft, and other major tech companies.
- Walking distance to shopping, dining, entertainment, and parks (Encinal Park, Orchard Park).
- Easy access to major freeways and Caltrain.
- Nearby grocery stores: Shop 'n Save, Lucky, Mi Ranchito Produce.
- Nearby coffee shops: Quickly, Independence Ave Coffee, Starbucks.
- Nearby restaurants: Round Table Pizza, Bibimbowl, Truya Sushi.
- Family-friendly community with top-rated schools and park-like setting.