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401 Willow Ave,
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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971 Helen
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971 Helen
971 Helen Ave,
Sunnyvale,
CA
94086
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About 971 Helen
Explore a new place to live at 971 Helen. Based in Sunnyvale's 94086 area, living here offers a variety of nearby highlights. From amenities to availability, the professional leasing staff is ready to help you find your new apartment. Come by to check out the current floorplan options. Contact us or drop by to schedule your tour and find your new place at 971 Helen.
971 Helen is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 94086 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Santa Clara Unified School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Lawn
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Handrails
- Kitchen
- Balcony
- Lawn
971 Helen Ave,
Sunnyvale,
CA
94086
Sun-drenched Ponderosa Park provides a lovely setting in the Silicon Valley with its well-established homes perched on beautifully-manicured lawns. But there's more to this neighborhood than its pretty surroundings. Ponderosa Park is bordered by two major roadways -- El Camino Real and the Lawrence Expressway -- for fast commutes to nearby San Jose, just 11 miles southeast. At its heart, the community park that shares the neighborhood's name provides a gathering place for residents with its picnic areas, playground, and basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts.
Golfers appreciate having Sunken Gardens Golf Course right in the neighborhood, while shoppers enjoy the stores and restaurants that line El Camino Real. Football fans will love having Levi's Stadium -- home of the San Francisco 49ers -- only about four miles northeast. Adventurers will appreciate being just a short drive from the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Redwoods, and the Pacific Ocean.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Ponderosa Park | Sunnyvale, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,245 | $2,619 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,592 | $2,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,182 | $3,789 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,363 | $4,651 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.4 mi |
971 Helen is within 12 minutes or 4.6 miles from Santa Clara University. It is also near De Anza College and San Jose City College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
407 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
381 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
759 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,614 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
139 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
228 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Sunnyvale include Vienna Station, located 4.1 miles from 971 Helen. 971 Helen is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 4.9 miles or 12 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 30.8 miles or 43 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.9 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 43 min | 30.8 mi |
Walkability Near 971 Helen
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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 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 971 Helen.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
971 Helen has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Sunnyvale Baylands Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.0 mi |
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Fujitsu Planetarium
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.4 mi |
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Live Oak Park - Santa Clara
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.8 mi |
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Ulistac Natural Area
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.4 mi |
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McClellan Ranch Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.5 mi |
971 Helen has 5 parks within 7.5 miles, including Fujitsu Planetarium, Sunnyvale Baylands Park, and Live Oak Park - Santa Clara.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.6 mi |
971 Helen has 3 hospitals within 5.6 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara which is 2.0 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.5 mi |
971 Helen is 8.5 miles and a 17 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.