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Off market may 2025 for $1.2M

$1,205,165

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,122/mo

•

900

sq ft

21195 Bertram Rd, San Jose, CA 95120

About this home

Nestled between two of the Bay Areas largest open space preserves is the rare opportunity to own a historic Creekside cottage in New Almaden. An ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts or individuals seeking an opportunity to retreat to a peaceful setting graced by large oaks, singing birds and a babbling year-round creek. This cozy two-bedroom cottage is immersed in nature. Every window frames a view out to the garden and neighboring open space. Included on the property are two recently renovated bonus buildings filled with light and opportunity for work or recreation. Additional exterior storage, built to complement the existing structures and finished garage to be used as proper rooms. New Almaden is the South Bays best kept secret. Neighbors join together with their pride and love for their charming neighborhood and community. An active community club located at the end of Bertram Rd. hosts frequent family friendly events. Families will appreciate that this extraordinary cottage is located within one of the most highly acclaimed school districts. This ensures access to top-tier educational opportunities, adding to the property's appeal for those with children or planning for the future. Don't miss your chance to own this rare gem, one of the last truly great neighborhoods.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

7,400 sq ftLot Size

$1,339Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Chris Boehner •DRE #01890765 • Richard G. Matusich & Assoc., Inc.

Bought with Karen Nelsen •DRE #00891921 • Intero Real Estate Services

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81997402

Redfin Estimate

$1,205,165

$15K since sold in May 2025$19K since October

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This home's estimate is 32.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.78M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$1,050,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,000 sq ft
21111 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$2,300,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,029 sq ft
7098 Bret Harte Dr, San Jose, CA 95120
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,900,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,167 sq ft
7027 Brooktree Way, San Jose, CA 95120
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,510,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths1,205 sq ft
20450 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$2,000,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,899 sq ft
1058 Mountain Shadows Rd, San Jose, CA 95120
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,950,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,780 sq ft
793 Coffeewood Ct, San Jose, CA 95120

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Market trends in 95120, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

100.1%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$94K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

1 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Charming little home. Needs some updating. Very little closet space.
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 21195 Bertram Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81997402

May 12, 2025

Sold

$1,220,000

$1,356/sq ft

Apr 12, 2025

Pending

—

Mar 11, 2025

Listed

$1,220,000

$1,356/sq ft

Mar 11, 2025

Listed

MLSListings #ML81861690

Oct 21, 2021

Sold

$950,000

$1,056/sq ft

Sep 21, 2021

Pending

—

Sep 8, 2021

Listed

$975,888

$1,084/sq ft

Rare creekside cottage style home located in beautiful New Almaden. Entertain your guests or just relax among the various mature trees along the year round Alamitos creek flowing through the backyard. New Almaden offers an old world neighborhood feel, numerous hiking trails and the highly acclaimed French restaurant La Foret. This amazing property is located in of the most highly acclaimed school districts. This special property is priced to sell fast. Come join and be a part of one of the truly last great neighborhoods.

MLSListings #ML81223375

Sep 25, 2012

Sold

$442,000

$491/sq ft

Sep 18, 2012

Pending

—

Aug 14, 2012

Pending

—

Jul 20, 2012

Relisted

—

Jul 4, 2012

Pending

—

Jun 25, 2012

Price Changed

$399,000

$443/sq ft

Jun 21, 2012

Listed

$499,000

$554/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81214151

May 11, 2012

Sold

$330,000

$367/sq ft

Apr 25, 2012

Pending

—

Apr 17, 2012

Listed

$255,000

$283/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1970

Sold

$23,000

$26/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,184 (+6.3%)

$1,040,400 + $204,000

$1,244,400

2024

$11,460 (+1.6%)

$795,906 + $212,241

$1,008,147

2023

$11,284 (+0.9%)

$780,300 + $208,080

$988,380

2022

$11,180 (+87.0%)

$765,000 + $204,000

$969,000

2021

$5,980 (+1.5%)

$750,000 + $200,000

$950,000

2020

$5,889 (+2.2%)

$326,844 + $175,990

$502,834

2019

$5,762 (+0.3%)

$323,493 + $174,186

$497,679

2018

$5,745 (+0.8%)

$317,150 + $170,771

$487,921

2017

$5,701 (+2.3%)

$304,836 + $164,141

$468,977

2016

$5,571 (+0.6%)

$304,836 + $164,141

$468,977

2015

$5,536 (+1.2%)

$298,859 + $160,923

$459,782

2014

$5,471 (+691.4%)

$288,604 + $155,402

$444,006

2012

$691 (+1.9%)

$287,300 + $154,700

$442,000

2011

$678 (+0.8%)

$21,499 + $24,622

$46,121

2010

$673 (+0.8%)

$21,078 + $24,140

$45,218

2009

$667 (+3.6%)

$20,921 + $23,960

$44,881

2008

$644

$20,560 + $23,547

$44,107

Tax history for 21195 Bertram Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,184 (+6.3%)

$1,040,400 + $204,000

$1,244,400

2024

$11,460 (+1.6%)

$795,906 + $212,241

$1,008,147

2023

$11,284 (+0.9%)

$780,300 + $208,080

$988,380

2022

$11,180 (+87.0%)

$765,000 + $204,000

$969,000

2021

$5,980 (+1.5%)

$750,000 + $200,000

$950,000

2020

$5,889 (+2.2%)

$326,844 + $175,990

$502,834

2019

$5,762 (+0.3%)

$323,493 + $174,186

$497,679

2018

$5,745 (+0.8%)

$317,150 + $170,771

$487,921

2017

$5,701 (+2.3%)

$304,836 + $164,141

$468,977

2016

$5,571 (+0.6%)

$304,836 + $164,141

$468,977

2015

$5,536 (+1.2%)

$298,859 + $160,923

$459,782

2014

$5,471 (+691.4%)

$288,604 + $155,402

$444,006

2012

$691 (+1.9%)

$287,300 + $154,700

$442,000

2011

$678 (+0.8%)

$21,499 + $24,622

$46,121

2010

$673 (+0.8%)

$21,078 + $24,140

$45,218

2009

$667 (+3.6%)

$20,921 + $23,960

$44,881

2008

$644

$20,560 + $23,547

$44,107

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,400 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1960

Sq. Ft.

668

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

58319006

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.

Dec 15, 2021 • Final

Application request

Replace the furnace in a single-family home.

HVAC

Dec 13, 2019 • Final

Construction

Remove and replace an existing kitchen window with a full frame tear-out. No changes will be made to the size of the opening.

Remodel

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Property details

Parking

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking Information
# of Total Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Gate/Door Opener

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Features: Stall Shower

Appliances
Electric Oven, Washer/Dryer

Dining Room Information
Eat-In Kitchen

Family Room Information
Separate Family Room

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Flooring Information
Wood

Room Information
Room Type: Office

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Fencing: Mixed Height/Type
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage Facility
Patio & Porch Features: Back Yard, Balcony/Patio, Drought Tolerant Plants

Stories
Stories: 1

Style
Architectural Style: Cottage

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Lot Information
Lot Features: Gently Sloped (Grade)

Property Features
Secondary Living Space (Sq. Ft.): 120

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 900

View
View: Forest/Woods, Mountains

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Listing Terms: Cash or Conventional Loan

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)

Utility Information
EV Hookup Types: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 1 (120 volts)
Gas: Public Utilities
Sewer: Septic Tank
Telephone Services: Cable TV
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: San Jose Unified
High School District: San Jose Unified

Location Information
MLS Area: Almaden Valley
Street Name: Bertram
Street Number: 21195

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 12

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 668
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 58319006

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Graystone Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi

9/10

Bret Harte Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

8/10

Leland High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

On average, homes in Almaden Valley sell after 17 days on the market compared to 21 days last year. However, there were 86 homes sold just last August .
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Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 73-81% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

5/10 Fire Factor

5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

15 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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San Jose, CA • 95120

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In this area, properties receive around 11.4 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.15M – $1.39M

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Home values near 21195 Bertram Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
21209 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2026 Sq. Ft.	$1,460,589
21201 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 870 Sq. Ft.	$961,670
21217 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$987,425
21243 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1544 Sq. Ft.	$1,465,517
21208 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1480 Sq. Ft.	$2,090,196
21206 Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,698,005
21232 Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1086 Sq. Ft.	$1,222,821

Address	Redfin Estimate
21305 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1922 Sq. Ft.	$1,392,330
21254 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2142 Sq. Ft.	$1,574,202
21225 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 486 Sq. Ft.	$838,185
21233 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$1,325,343
21216 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2460 Sq. Ft.	$1,931,474
21177 Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$1,320,630
21196 Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$986,838

Address	Redfin Estimate
21270 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 992 Sq. Ft.	$964,296
21194 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1360 Sq. Ft.	$1,210,665
21253 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1026 Sq. Ft.	$1,173,047
21230 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1832 Sq. Ft.	$1,662,217
21190 Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3442 Sq. Ft.	$2,299,641
21187 Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1387 Sq. Ft.	—
21246 Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$2,045,392

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