$5,200
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1688 Merrill Dr
San Jose, CA 95124
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 5 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 5 Br | 2.5 Baths 2.5 Baths 2.5 Ba | 2,038 SF |
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
About This Property
This property is available. Please inquire on this site to schedule a showing. **AVAILABLE NOW**This spacious home features an open floor plan with a massive kitchen and large family room, perfect for gatherings and entertaining. The property includes solar panels and a vast backyard filled with over 40 fruit trees, such as nectarines, peaches, plums, cherries, mango, and avocado. The kitchen has been recently updated with a new island, cabinets, and granite countertops, complementing the new bathrooms, fresh interior and exterior paint, and hardwood flooring throughout the house. Additional features include an attic fan, a detached sunroom, a large pergola, and new appliances such as a stove, dishwasher, and microwave, along with double-pane windows. Rent includes garbage and sewage, with laundry available in the unit. Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis with a $500 security deposit, and the deposit is equal to one month's rent. Heating: ForcedAir Cooling: Central Appliances: Refrigerator, Range Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher Laundry: In Unit Parking: Attached Garage, On Street, 2 Car Garage and 2 Car can be parked on the driveway and 2 can be parked on the street. Guest Parking available. No permit required. spaces Pets: Case by Case Security deposit: $5,200.00 Included Utilities: Garbage, Sewage Additional Deposit/Pet: $500.00 Disclaimer: Ziprent is acting as the agent for the owner. Information Deemed Reliable but not Guaranteed. All information should be independently verified by renter. This property is listed by Ziprent on behalf of the property owner for tenant placement services only.
1688 Merrill Dr is a house located in Santa Clara County and the 95124 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Union Elementary School District attendance zone.
House Features
- Air Conditioning
- Microwave
1688 Merrill Dr,
San Jose,
CA
95124
San Jose is the largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the beating heart of Silicon Valley, where major tech companies including Adobe, Cisco, and PayPal have long called home. Spanning 182 square miles at the southern end of the bay, it carries real weight as both an economic engine and a cultural center, anchored further by San Jose State University, whose downtown campus shapes much of the city's creative and intellectual energy. Founded in 1777 as California's first city, San Jose balances deep historical roots with an unmistakably forward-facing identity.
Neighborhoods here vary considerably in character. Willow Glen draws renters with tree-lined streets and a walkable village atmosphere along Lincoln Avenue, while the SoFA District and downtown offer a denser, arts-forward setting near SAP Center and The Tech Interactive. Almaden Valley sits closer to open hillside terrain, and Japantown preserves a distinct historic identity just north of downtown.
Learn more about living in San JoseBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Microwave
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 8.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 10.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 11.2 mi |
1688 Merrill Dr is within 12 minutes or 5.9 miles from San Jose City College. It is also near West Valley College and Santa Clara University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
501 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
500 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,068 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
903 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,884 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
105 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in San Jose include Ohlone-Chynoweth Station, located 3.8 miles from 1688 Merrill Dr. 1688 Merrill Dr is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 12.3 miles or 18 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 4.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 8 min | 5.5 mi |
| Drive: | 11 min | 8.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
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Drive: | 18 min | 12.3 mi |
Walkability Near 1688 Merrill Dr San Jose, CA 95124
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 1688 Merrill Dr.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
1688 Merrill Dr has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Almaden Lake Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Los Gatos Creek Trail
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Vasona County Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi |
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Edith Morley Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi |
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Almaden Quicksilver County Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.2 mi |
1688 Merrill Dr has 5 parks within 4.2 miles, including Almaden Lake Park, Los Gatos Creek Trail, and Vasona County Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 7.2 mi |
1688 Merrill Dr has 3 hospitals within 7.2 miles, the nearest is Good Samaritan Hospital which is 2.8 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 26 min | 18.1 mi |
1688 Merrill Dr is 18.1 miles and a 26 minute drive from Ames Research Center.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1688 Merrill Dr
San Jose, CA 95124