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540 Lafayette St
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 4 Br | 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba | 1,440 SF |
About This Property
Discover your new rental in Santa Clara, CA. This property is located at 540 Lafayette St in the Outer Santa Clara area of Santa Clara. Stop looking and get to moving. Contact us to discuss the next steps.
540 Lafayette St is a house located in Santa Clara County and the 95050 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Santa Clara Unified School District attendance zone.
540 Lafayette St,
Santa Clara,
CA
95050
Santa Clara combines technological innovation with historical charm. Located in Silicon Valley, the city hosts major employers like Intel, Nvidia, and Applied Materials, while offering diverse housing options throughout its neighborhoods. The rental market reflects strong demand, with average rents ranging from $2,780 for studios to $3,851 for two-bedroom units. The area around Santa Clara University adds educational energy to the community, while the district near Levi's Stadium offers convenient access to NFL games and events.
Santa Clara residents enjoy California's Great America theme park and the Mission Santa Clara de Asís, which dates to 1777 and inspired the city's "Mission City" nickname. The Mediterranean climate features summer temperatures around 82°F with mild winters, perfect for exploring local parks and trails. The city operates its own electric utility, Silicon Valley Power, providing residents with lower electricity rates compared to neighboring communities.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.5 mi |
540 Lafayette St is within 3 minutes or 1.1 miles from Santa Clara University. It is also near San Jose City College and San Jose State University.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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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 Santa Clara include Diridon Station, located 2.8 miles from 540 Lafayette St. 540 Lafayette St is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 1.6 miles or 4 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 36.7 miles or 46 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 46 min | 36.7 mi |
Walkability Near 540 Lafayette St Santa Clara, CA 95050
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.
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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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Soundscore™
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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 540 Lafayette St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
540 Lafayette St has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 12-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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McEnery Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
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The Tech Museum of Innovation
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
540 Lafayette St has 5 parks within 3.9 miles, including McEnery Park, Guadalupe River Park and Gardens, and Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
540 Lafayette St has 3 hospitals within 4.1 miles, the nearest is Santa Clara Valley Medical Center which is 2.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 11.0 mi |
540 Lafayette St is 11.0 miles and a 18 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.
540 Lafayette St
Santa Clara, CA 95050