542 Alexander Way is a 1,268 square foot house on a 5,700 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 12, 1993 for $222,500. Based on Redfin's Milpitas data, we estimate the home's value is $1,433,121.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
5,700 sq ftLot Size
$1,130Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,433,121
$1.2M since sold in January 1993$9,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 4% lower than the average sale price ($1.49M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R1-6
Single-Family Residential Zone
The purpose and intent of this zone is to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the District and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life. The R1 District is intended for the suburban family home and the services appurtenant thereto.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Housing-Mobile home park
Planned unit development (pud)
Feb 22, 2008 • Final
Rcp combination
Replace windows on a residential building with units of the same size and style.
Remodel
Feb 7, 2008 • Final
Rmc residental misc
Remove gypsum and install new insulation at a residence.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,268
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,268
Building Sq. Ft: 1,268
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 7345 BOOK 519 PAGE 47 PAGE 48 LOT 18
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 420
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,700
Legal Lot Number: 18
Municipality Name: MILPITAS CITY
Acres: 0.1309
Depth Footage: 95
Front Footage: 60
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: MILPITAS CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,268
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 02957018
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
William Burnett Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Thomas Russell Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Milpitas High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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