Welcome to 974 Dempsey Rd, a single-family home for the price of a townhouse! This residence offers a low-maintenance yet spacious front and back yard, remodeled kitchen, bathrooms & garage, and room to expand further. Inside, you'll find custom cabinetry in the bedrooms, abundant natural light, and a functional layout for modern living. Prime Milpitas location with easy access to BART, Great Mall, Trader Joe's, Seafood City, Seasons Shopping Center, and Creighton Park. Top-rated schools include John Sinnott Elementary, Rancho Middle, and Milpitas High, with Stratford Elementary & Preparatory also nearby. Quick commute routes to 680, 237, and the Montague Expy. Incredible value in a move-in ready home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
4,494 sq ftLot Size
$921Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Deepak Arora•DRE #02179433• KW Elevate
Contact: 408-242-5336
Bought with Darshana Parmar•DRE #02251284• Real Brokerage Technologies, Inc
Welcome to 974 Dempsey Rd, a single-family home for the price of a townhouse! This residence offers a low-maintenance yet spacious front and back yard, remodeled kitchen, bathrooms & garage, and room to expand further. Inside, you'll find custom cabinetry in the bedrooms, abundant natural light, and a functional layout for modern living. Prime Milpitas location with easy access to BART, Great Mall, Trader Joe's, Seafood City, Seasons Shopping Center, and Creighton Park. Top-rated schools include John Sinnott Elementary, Rancho Middle, and Milpitas High, with Stratford Elementary & Preparatory also nearby. Quick commute routes to 680, 237, and the Montague Expy. Incredible value in a move-in ready home!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80005244
Aug 20, 2025
Listing Removed
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MLSListings #ML81498715
Sep 8, 2015
Sold
$629,000
$495/sq ft
Sep 8, 2015
Sold
$629,000
$495/sq ft
Aug 21, 2015
Contingent
—
Aug 21, 2015
Pending
—
Aug 6, 2015
Listed
$629,000
$495/sq ft
Aug 6, 2015
Listed
$629,000
$495/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 8, 2004
Sold
$440,000
$346/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80008238
Apr 6, 2000
Sold
$348,000
$274/sq ft
Apr 6, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 14, 2000
Sold
$348,000
$274/sq ft
Mar 8, 2000
Listed
$345,000
$271/sq ft
Mar 8, 2000
Listed
$345,000
$271/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,873 (+3.0%)
$1,000,000 + $265,000
$1,265,000
2024
$8,612 (+0.3%)
$483,932 + $260,668
$744,600
2023
$8,586 (+0.4%)
$474,444 + $255,557
$730,001
2022
$8,552 (+1.5%)
$465,142 + $250,547
$715,689
2021
$8,428 (+1.8%)
$456,022 + $245,635
$701,657
2020
$8,282 (+1.1%)
$447,081 + $240,819
$687,900
2019
$8,189 (+5.3%)
$442,497 + $238,350
$680,847
2018
$7,778 (+1.3%)
$433,821 + $233,677
$667,498
2017
$7,678 (+4.2%)
$416,976 + $224,604
$641,580
2016
$7,368 (+13.4%)
$416,976 + $224,604
$641,580
2015
$6,499 (+2.8%)
$408,800 + $220,200
$629,000
2014
$6,321 (+40.6%)
$227,414 + $318,382
$545,796
2012
$4,497 (+1.1%)
$186,200 + $260,800
$447,000
2011
$4,447 (+2.6%)
$155,800 + $218,200
$374,000
2010
$4,335 (−3.6%)
$161,000 + $225,000
$386,000
2009
$4,497 (−20.1%)
$157,500 + $220,500
$378,000
2008
$5,626
$212,241 + $297,138
$509,379
Tax history for 974 Dempsey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,873 (+3.0%)
$1,000,000 + $265,000
$1,265,000
2024
$8,612 (+0.3%)
$483,932 + $260,668
$744,600
2023
$8,586 (+0.4%)
$474,444 + $255,557
$730,001
2022
$8,552 (+1.5%)
$465,142 + $250,547
$715,689
2021
$8,428 (+1.8%)
$456,022 + $245,635
$701,657
2020
$8,282 (+1.1%)
$447,081 + $240,819
$687,900
2019
$8,189 (+5.3%)
$442,497 + $238,350
$680,847
2018
$7,778 (+1.3%)
$433,821 + $233,677
$667,498
2017
$7,678 (+4.2%)
$416,976 + $224,604
$641,580
2016
$7,368 (+13.4%)
$416,976 + $224,604
$641,580
2015
$6,499 (+2.8%)
$408,800 + $220,200
$629,000
2014
$6,321 (+40.6%)
$227,414 + $318,382
$545,796
2012
$4,497 (+1.1%)
$186,200 + $260,800
$447,000
2011
$4,447 (+2.6%)
$155,800 + $218,200
$374,000
2010
$4,335 (−3.6%)
$161,000 + $225,000
$386,000
2009
$4,497 (−20.1%)
$157,500 + $220,500
$378,000
2008
$5,626
$212,241 + $297,138
$509,379
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,494 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
1,271
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
08833191
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
R1-3
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)
Jan 2, 2024 • Final
Onl waterheater
Plumbing
Water heater
Nov 27, 2017 • Final
Raa add rem 1 story
Construct a residential addition to the front of the home.
Addition
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John Sinnott Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Rancho Milpitas Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Milpitas High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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