3440 Piemonte Court, San Jose
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Quick answers
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Santa Clara County?
- $1,249,125 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 3440 Piemonte Court at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: earthquake. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Nearest active fault
1.9 mi
Silver Creek fault zone, slip rate unspecified. Ask about seismic retrofit and earthquake insurance.
USGS Quaternary Fault Database
Quakes M4.5+ since 1970
40 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Wildfire risk
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,000 ft
Carolyn A. Clark Elementary (1,000 ft), Tom Matsumoto Elementary (2,800 ft), Evergreen Valley High (3,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.3 mi
San Jose Mineta (SJC). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$1,249,125
Santa Clara County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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Who lives and works in San Jose
Hardware, semiconductors and the engineering core of Silicon Valley
San Jose is where the Valley actually lives. Households are larger, ownership is strong, and the neighborhoods are organized around school districts and a short drive to a campus rather than around nightlife.
- $141,565
- median household income
- 14.8%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 56%
- households that own their home
What pays the bills
- Semiconductors
- Hardware engineering
- Software
- Advanced manufacturing
- Healthcare
Who anchors the economy
Apple · Nvidia · Adobe · Cisco · San Jose State
The market is shaped around
- Engineering families
- School-district buyers
- Long-term owners
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
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