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A Rare Opportunity in Historic New Almaden! Imagine the possibilities on this nearly one-acre property offering privacy, gorgeous views, and room to bring your vision to life. Set on a gentle knoll, the charming 2-bedroom cottage is ready to renovate, reimagine, or transform into your own country retreat. Featuring approximately 1,020 sq. ft. of living space, an additional bonus room, a 2-car garage, and a detached 25' x 20' workshop, there's plenty of room for your vision to take shape. Stroll to historic La Forêt restaurant or explore nearby Almaden Quicksilver County Park, offering miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and rich history of New Almaden, just minutes from Almaden Valley shopping, dining, and highly regarded schools. The local community club brings neighbors together for cherished traditions, including an Easter egg hunt, New Almaden Days, and Fourth of July celebrations. For those seeking privacy, character, usable land, and a genuine sense of community, all within easy reach of Silicon Valley, this is a special place to call home. Come explore the possibilities!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.97 acresLot Size
$1,225Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tammie Peters•DRE #01293388• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Almaden Valley, located between Los Alamitos Creek and the Santa Cruz Mountains, is a residential and outdoorsy San Jose neighborhood with foothill views and trailhead living. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Almaden Expressway and Camden Avenue corridor, where local cafés, markets, and after-school errand runs set a steady, lived-in rhythm. New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, La Forêt, and the Almaden Valley Art Association act as cultural touchstones with deep local roots. Housing leans toward 1960s–1990s ranch and two-story homes on curving streets, with pockets of newer builds. Daily life often orbits parks, equestrian routes, and reservoir loops, with weekend traffic flowing toward the hills. The geography reads as green and spacious, with oak-studded slopes framing the valley floor.
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Offer insights
21400 Bertram Rd · $1,250,000
$1.31M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.31M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
26 days
The average home goes pending in 14 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
103.3%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-in closet
Bonus room
One wood stove
Bathrooms
One full bathroom with shower and tub
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Tile countertops
Exhaust fan
Hood over range
Electric oven range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry in garage
Laundry tub/sink
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Vinyl/linoleum
Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Central forced-air cooling
Exterior features
Backyard
Balcony/patio
Fenced
Storage shed/structure
Outbuilding
Up-sloped terrain
Home design
Cottage style
One story
Parking
Detached two-car garage
Parking area
Room for oversized vehicle
Construction
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter and slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Septic tank
Electricity and solar
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A Rare Opportunity in Historic New Almaden! Imagine the possibilities on this nearly one-acre property offering privacy, gorgeous views, and room to bring your vision to life. Set on a gentle knoll, the charming 2-bedroom cottage is ready to renovate, reimagine, or transform into your own country retreat. Featuring approximately 1,020 sq. ft. of living space, an additional bonus room, a 2-car garage, and a detached 25' x 20' workshop, there's plenty of room for your vision to take shape. Stroll to historic La For t restaurant or explore nearby Almaden Quicksilver County Park, offering miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and rich history of New Almaden, just minutes from Almaden Valley shopping, dining, and highly regarded schools. The local community club brings neighbors together for cherished traditions, including an Easter egg hunt, New Almaden Days, and Fourth of July celebrations. For those seeking privacy, character, usable land, and a genuine sense of community, all within easy reach of Silicon Valley, this is a special place to call home. Come explore the possibilities!
MLSListings #ML81210956
Aug 2, 2012
Sold
$520,000
$510/sq ft
May 2, 2012
Pending
—
Apr 12, 2012
Price Changed
$549,000
$538/sq ft
Mar 23, 2012
Listed
$599,000
$587/sq ft
Mar 23, 2012
Listed
*
+17
Charming two bedroom/one bath home in New Almaden on an acre of land. Hardwood flooring & many original features. New paint & carpets. Quiet, secluded setting - only minutes to shopping, restaurants and freeways. Within walking distance to Quicksilver County Park wi/ 4000+ acres of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding. Two-car garage + large detached garage; newly wired for Internet & Cable
MLSListings #ML81004454
Jan 14, 2011
Sold
$454,000
$445/sq ft
Dec 7, 2010
Pending
—
Nov 19, 2010
Pending
—
Nov 11, 2010
Price Changed
$485,000
$475/sq ft
Nov 11, 2010
Relisted
—
Oct 24, 2010
Pending
—
Aug 18, 2010
Price Changed
$499,995
$490/sq ft
Jul 24, 2010
Price Changed
$525,000
$515/sq ft
Jun 4, 2010
Price Changed
$549,000
$538/sq ft
Apr 8, 2010
Price Changed
$567,000
$556/sq ft
Mar 10, 2010
Price Changed
$579,000
$568/sq ft
Jan 30, 2010
Listed
$599,000
$587/sq ft
Jan 30, 2010
Listed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,806 (+5.9%)
$424,541 + $228,596
$653,137
2024
$7,371 (+1.6%)
$416,217 + $224,114
$640,331
2023
$7,259 (+0.9%)
$408,056 + $219,720
$627,776
2022
$7,197 (+1.6%)
$400,055 + $215,412
$615,467
2021
$7,085 (+1.5%)
$392,211 + $211,189
$603,400
2020
$6,979 (+2.2%)
$384,521 + $207,049
$591,570
2019
$6,828 (+0.3%)
$380,579 + $204,926
$585,505
2018
$6,811 (+0.8%)
$373,117 + $200,908
$574,025
2017
$6,760 (+2.1%)
$358,629 + $193,107
$551,736
2016
$6,623 (+0.6%)
$358,629 + $193,107
$551,736
2015
$6,584 (+1.1%)
$351,598 + $189,321
$540,919
2014
$6,512 (+15.2%)
$339,534 + $182,826
$522,360
2012
$5,654 (+594.5%)
$338,000 + $182,000
$520,000
2011
$814 (+0.6%)
$301,002 + $162,078
$463,080
2010
$810 (+12.2%)
$31,718 + $24,865
$56,583
2009
$721 (+3.8%)
$31,481 + $24,680
$56,161
2008
$695
$30,938 + $24,254
$55,192
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1947
Finished Sq. Ft.
988
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
988
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
58318033
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
Apr 6, 2015 • Active
Development permit application (building, grading, and drainage permit)
Replace the water line.
Plumbing
Aug 12, 2013 • Active
Development permit application (building, grading, and drainage permit)
Gas
Plumbing
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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 .