Quaint single story home in sought after North San Jose! This cozy home has been occupied by the same family since 1964. Located in an established neighborhood, this home is approximately 1460 SF, and boasts an open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. New furnace, Trane, installed 2015. Newer composition roof, 2008. Per Seller, bonus room was added off the back sliding door. Bonus room has venting for heating and a wall mounted AC unit. Ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or in home business. Driveway in front of home wraps around for ingress and egress onto Sierra Road. Plenty of storage in garage with built in cabinets, and three storage sheds in the low maintenance backyard. Home has a tremendous amount of potential. Close to shopping, freeways, entertainment, and top rated Piedmont HS and Ruskin Elementary School(Buyer to verify). Make this charmer yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
6,014 sq ftLot Size
$1,046Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robert Reichert•DRE #01348154• RCB Real Estate Group
Contact: 408-314-3137
Bought with Mina Zhang•DRE #01277493• Happy Real Estate Inc
Quaint single story home in sought after North San Jose! This cozy home has been occupied by the same family since 1964. Located in an established neighborhood, this home is approximately 1460 SF, and boasts an open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. New furnace, Trane, installed 2015. Newer composition roof, 2008. Per Seller, bonus room was added off the back sliding door. Bonus room has venting for heating and a wall mounted AC unit. Ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or in home business. Driveway in front of home wraps around for ingress and egress onto Sierra Road. Plenty of storage in garage with built in cabinets, and three storage sheds in the low maintenance backyard. Home has a tremendous amount of potential. Close to shopping, freeways, entertainment, and top rated Piedmont HS and Ruskin Elementary School(Buyer to verify). Make this charmer yours!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,153 (+1.6%)
$716,786 + $307,190
$1,023,976
2024
$13,930 (+1.7%)
$702,732 + $301,167
$1,003,899
2023
$13,697 (+0.4%)
$688,953 + $295,262
$984,215
2022
$13,648 (+3.2%)
$675,445 + $289,473
$964,918
2021
$13,225 (+3.1%)
$662,201 + $283,798
$945,999
2020
$12,833 (+3.9%)
$649,217 + $278,234
$927,451
2019
$12,349 (+1.4%)
$642,561 + $275,382
$917,943
2018
$12,182 (+515.7%)
$629,962 + $269,983
$899,945
2017
$1,979 (+8.2%)
$21,075 + $46,354
$67,429
2016
$1,828 (+1.8%)
$21,075 + $46,354
$67,429
2015
$1,796 (+26.8%)
$20,662 + $45,446
$66,108
2014
$1,416 (+1.1%)
$19,954 + $43,888
$63,842
2012
$1,401 (+1.7%)
$19,864 + $43,690
$63,554
2011
$1,378 (+1.7%)
$19,475 + $42,834
$62,309
2010
$1,354 (+2.3%)
$19,094 + $41,995
$61,089
2009
$1,324 (+15.8%)
$18,952 + $41,682
$60,634
2008
$1,144
$18,626 + $40,963
$59,589
Tax history for 2968 Sierra Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,153 (+1.6%)
$716,786 + $307,190
$1,023,976
2024
$13,930 (+1.7%)
$702,732 + $301,167
$1,003,899
2023
$13,697 (+0.4%)
$688,953 + $295,262
$984,215
2022
$13,648 (+3.2%)
$675,445 + $289,473
$964,918
2021
$13,225 (+3.1%)
$662,201 + $283,798
$945,999
2020
$12,833 (+3.9%)
$649,217 + $278,234
$927,451
2019
$12,349 (+1.4%)
$642,561 + $275,382
$917,943
2018
$12,182 (+515.7%)
$629,962 + $269,983
$899,945
2017
$1,979 (+8.2%)
$21,075 + $46,354
$67,429
2016
$1,828 (+1.8%)
$21,075 + $46,354
$67,429
2015
$1,796 (+26.8%)
$20,662 + $45,446
$66,108
2014
$1,416 (+1.1%)
$19,954 + $43,888
$63,842
2012
$1,401 (+1.7%)
$19,864 + $43,690
$63,554
2011
$1,378 (+1.7%)
$19,475 + $42,834
$62,309
2010
$1,354 (+2.3%)
$19,094 + $41,995
$61,089
2009
$1,324 (+15.8%)
$18,952 + $41,682
$60,634
2008
$1,144
$18,626 + $40,963
$59,589
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,014 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
1,460
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
59103023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
R-1-8
Residence District (8du per acre)
The purpose of the single-family residence district is to reserve land for the construction, use and occupancy of single-family subdivisions. The allowable density range for the R-1 districts is one to eight dwelling units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Oct 21, 1986 • Final
Building
New construction
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, Gate/Door Opener, Other
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Formal Entry
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Nook, Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
Security Features: Security Alarm, Window Bars w/ Quick Release, Other (See Remarks)
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 580126
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.138
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1B6
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public), Sewer in Street
Utilities: Individual Gas Meters
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Ruskin Elementary
Elementary School District: Berryessa Union Elementary
High School: Piedmont Hills High
High School District: East Side Union High
Location Information
North on Piedmont Road, West on Sierra Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,460
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,014 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 59103023
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Ruskin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Sierramont Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Piedmont Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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