Best of both worlds! Close for Commute, yet secluded flat 1.3 acre-backs up to open space Santa Teresa County Park. Charming 2 bed, 2 bath. Art studio, guest quarters on private road-no traffic/noise yet close to 85/101. Views!! 2000 sq ft barn, current use-home business, yoga studio, workshop. Property has horse arena, bike barn. Whether riding horses, bikes, hike, literally out the front door. Hard to find a more peaceful location 10 minutes from freeway. Top Almaden Schools-Challenger School 1 mile away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
1.29 acresLot Size
$1,478Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Linda Rodgers•DRE #00712238• Intero Real Estate Services
Contact: 408.886.8247
Bought with Gaylene McIntosh•DRE #00570618• Fireside Realty
Bought with RECIP RECIP•DRE #00000000• Out of Area Office
Best of Both Worlds! Close for Commute, yet secluded property on 1.29 flat acre lot-backs up to open space of Santa Teresa County Park. Charming 2 bed, 2 bath with panoramic Views. Located on private road with no traffic or noise-yet close to 85/101. 2000 sq ft barn- current use- home business and workshop. Property has horse arena, bike barn. Trails out your front door! Hard to find a more peaceful location only 10 minutes from freeway. Excellent Almaden Schools- Challenger School -only 1 mile away.
SDMLS #301803367
Nov 5, 2015
Sold
$1,188,000
$974/sq ft
Oct 9, 2015
Listed
$1,188,000
$974/sq ft
Best of Both Worlds! Close for Commute, yet secluded property on 1.29 flat acre lot-backs up to open space of Santa Teresa County Park. Charming 2 bed, 2 bath with panoramic Views. Located on private road with no traffic or noise-yet close to 85/101. 2000 sq ft barn- current use- home business and workshop. Property has horse arena, bike barn. Trails out your front door! Hard to find a more peaceful location only 10 minutes from freeway. Excellent Almaden Schools- Challenger School -only 1 mile away.
Best of Both Worlds! Close for Commute, yet secluded property on 1.29 flat acre lot-backs up to open space of Santa Teresa County Park. Charming 2 bed, 2 bath with panoramic Views. Located on private road with no traffic or noise-yet close to 85/101. 2000 sq ft barn- current use- home business and workshop. Property has horse arena, bike barn. Trails out your front door! Hard to find a more peaceful location only 10 minutes from freeway. Excellent Almaden Schools- Challenger School -only 1 mile away.
MLSListings #ML81518078
Nov 5, 2015
Sold
$1,188,000
$974/sq ft
Oct 16, 2015
Pending
—
Oct 8, 2015
Listed
$1,188,000
$974/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 11, 1992
Sold
$280,000
$230/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,961 (+11.8%)
$1,267,843 + $776,138
$2,043,981
2024
$21,425 (+11.8%)
$1,242,984 + $760,920
$2,003,904
2023
$19,156 (+19.9%)
$1,218,612 + $655,035
$1,873,647
2022
$15,981 (+13.7%)
$1,194,718 + $472,190
$1,666,908
2021
$14,050 (−6.0%)
$1,171,293 + $202,935
$1,374,228
2020
$14,948 (+2.3%)
$1,148,327 + $53,417
$1,201,744
2019
$14,613 (+0.3%)
$1,136,553 + $149,374
$1,285,927
2018
$14,576 (+0.8%)
$1,114,268 + $146,446
$1,260,714
2017
$14,466 (+1.4%)
$1,071,000 + $140,760
$1,211,760
2016
$14,269 (+183.5%)
$1,071,000 + $140,760
$1,211,760
2015
$5,034 (+1.2%)
$1,050,000 + $138,000
$1,188,000
2014
$4,974 (+4.8%)
$118,788 + $277,187
$395,975
2012
$4,746 (+2.1%)
$118,252 + $275,935
$394,187
2011
$4,649 (+0.7%)
$115,934 + $270,525
$386,459
2010
$4,615 (+0.8%)
$113,661 + $265,221
$378,882
2009
$4,579 (+4.2%)
$112,812 + $263,239
$376,051
2008
$4,397
$110,863 + $258,692
$369,555
Tax history for 21960 Fortini Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,961 (+11.8%)
$1,267,843 + $776,138
$2,043,981
2024
$21,425 (+11.8%)
$1,242,984 + $760,920
$2,003,904
2023
$19,156 (+19.9%)
$1,218,612 + $655,035
$1,873,647
2022
$15,981 (+13.7%)
$1,194,718 + $472,190
$1,666,908
2021
$14,050 (−6.0%)
$1,171,293 + $202,935
$1,374,228
2020
$14,948 (+2.3%)
$1,148,327 + $53,417
$1,201,744
2019
$14,613 (+0.3%)
$1,136,553 + $149,374
$1,285,927
2018
$14,576 (+0.8%)
$1,114,268 + $146,446
$1,260,714
2017
$14,466 (+1.4%)
$1,071,000 + $140,760
$1,211,760
2016
$14,269 (+183.5%)
$1,071,000 + $140,760
$1,211,760
2015
$5,034 (+1.2%)
$1,050,000 + $138,000
$1,188,000
2014
$4,974 (+4.8%)
$118,788 + $277,187
$395,975
2012
$4,746 (+2.1%)
$118,252 + $275,935
$394,187
2011
$4,649 (+0.7%)
$115,934 + $270,525
$386,459
2010
$4,615 (+0.8%)
$113,661 + $265,221
$378,882
2009
$4,579 (+4.2%)
$112,812 + $263,239
$376,051
2008
$4,397
$110,863 + $258,692
$369,555
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.29 Acres
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
1,291
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
70841013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 22, 2026.
Dec 9, 2024 • Final
Development permit request (building, grading, and drainage permit)
Construct a steel pre-fabricated accessory structure to be used for storage on-site with an existing residence.
ADU
Mar 1, 2024 • Final
Construction
Addition
Bathroom
Kitchen
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
Parking
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 4
Parking Description: Room for Oversized Vehicle
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
Room Information
Artist Studio, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Office Area, Storage, Workshop
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen, Sunken Dining Area
Pool Description: Above Ground, Cover, Spa/Hot Tub, Sport
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,220
Property Information
2nd Residence Sq. Ft.: 2,000
Horse Property: Yes
Horse Property Description: Barn, Fenced, Government Land Access, Hay Storage, Pasture, Riding Trails, Round Pen, Stalls
Property Primary ID: 540031
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 1.3
Lot Description: Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade (Level), Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: RR
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Irrigation Connected, Water Available at Street, Well
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: Barn-Workshop
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Graystone Elementary
Elementary School District: San Jose Unified
Middle School: Bret Harte Middle
High School: Leland High
High School District: San Jose Unified
Location Information
Turn off McKean onto Fortini. Go to end, vear right, at Private Road sign, go down 4 houses, on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,291
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 70841013
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 22, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Graystone Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
Bret Harte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
Leland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
10/10
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