OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2017 for $770K

$1,354,307

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,074/mo

•

1,170

sq ft

5540 Playa Del Rey, San Jose, CA 95123

About this home

Home just went pending 07/01/2017 @ 1:30pmopen house cancelled. A commuters dream! Easy access to 85 & 87, Almaden and Capital Expressways. Wonderful curb appeal with beautiful paver driveway and entry walkway. .. plus a front porch to watch the world go by! What makes this home stand above competition is it's "elbow" room with it's almost 7500' lot. Built in pool with solar heating plus plenty of useful backyard! If a pool isn't your thing, take it out and you'll have a massive backyard! Owners have consistently updated and upgraded home throughout their years of pride of ownership. .. including insulating all exterior walls, updated windows, and furnace installed 3 years ago plus there's is a "whole house" fan! Updated hall bathroom with new tub enclosure, roomy kitchen with inside laundry and pantry. The enclosed side yard boasts enough room to park BOTH a boat and a 30' RV or this area could be used as wonderful extension of the existing backyard.

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

7,480 sq ftLot Size

$1,158Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Steve Armstrong •DRE #00574996 • Fireside Realty

Bought with Ali Nikfarjam •DRE #01955177 • Intero Real Estate Services

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81656767

Redfin Estimate

$1,354,307

$584K since sold in July 2017$12K since October

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This home's estimate is 1.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,250,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,340 sq ft
5576 Sunny Oaks Dr, San Jose, CA 95123
SOLD NOV 2, 2026
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B
4 beds2 baths1,321 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,375,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,347 sq ft
709 Bolivar Dr, San Jose, CA 95123
SOLD NOV 24, 2025
$1,435,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,340 sq ft
5571 Sunny Oaks Dr, San Jose, CA 95123
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,210,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,284 sq ft
5691 San Lorenzo Dr, San Jose, CA 95123
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,410,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,516 sq ft
5799 Indian Ave, San Jose, CA 95123

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Market trends in 95123, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.3%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

138

12 MoM

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5584 Sunny Oaks Dr, San Jose, CA 95123
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2 beds1 bath810 sq ft
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Sale history for 5540 Playa Del Rey

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,212 (+5.9%)

$714,918 + $178,726

$893,644

2024

$11,529 (+2.0%)

$700,900 + $175,222

$876,122

2023

$11,304 (+1.0%)

$687,157 + $171,787

$858,944

2022

$11,196 (+2.2%)

$673,684 + $168,419

$842,103

2021

$10,957 (+2.3%)

$660,475 + $165,117

$825,592

2020

$10,706 (+2.2%)

$647,525 + $161,880

$809,405

2019

$10,473 (+1.0%)

$640,886 + $160,221

$801,107

2018

$10,366 (+130.2%)

$628,320 + $157,080

$785,400

2017

$4,503 (+3.5%)

$177,821 + $100,758

$278,579

2016

$4,353 (+1.0%)

$177,821 + $100,758

$278,579

2015

$4,312 (+12.6%)

$174,335 + $98,783

$273,118

2014

$3,828 (+3.7%)

$168,354 + $95,395

$263,749

2012

$3,692 (+1.7%)

$167,594 + $94,964

$262,558

2011

$3,629 (+1.0%)

$164,308 + $93,102

$257,410

2010

$3,594 (+1.4%)

$161,087 + $91,277

$252,364

2009

$3,543 (+5.7%)

$159,884 + $90,595

$250,479

2008

$3,352

$157,122 + $89,031

$246,153

Tax history for 5540 Playa Del Rey

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,212 (+5.9%)

$714,918 + $178,726

$893,644

2024

$11,529 (+2.0%)

$700,900 + $175,222

$876,122

2023

$11,304 (+1.0%)

$687,157 + $171,787

$858,944

2022

$11,196 (+2.2%)

$673,684 + $168,419

$842,103

2021

$10,957 (+2.3%)

$660,475 + $165,117

$825,592

2020

$10,706 (+2.2%)

$647,525 + $161,880

$809,405

2019

$10,473 (+1.0%)

$640,886 + $160,221

$801,107

2018

$10,366 (+130.2%)

$628,320 + $157,080

$785,400

2017

$4,503 (+3.5%)

$177,821 + $100,758

$278,579

2016

$4,353 (+1.0%)

$177,821 + $100,758

$278,579

2015

$4,312 (+12.6%)

$174,335 + $98,783

$273,118

2014

$3,828 (+3.7%)

$168,354 + $95,395

$263,749

2012

$3,692 (+1.7%)

$167,594 + $94,964

$262,558

2011

$3,629 (+1.0%)

$164,308 + $93,102

$257,410

2010

$3,594 (+1.4%)

$161,087 + $91,277

$252,364

2009

$3,543 (+5.7%)

$159,884 + $90,595

$250,479

2008

$3,352

$157,122 + $89,031

$246,153

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,480 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1962

Sq. Ft.

1,170

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

46425002

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

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Dining Room Information
No Formal Dining Room

Family Room Information
No Family Room

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Two-Way
Has Fireplace: Yes

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Roof: Composition

Stories
Stories: 1

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,170

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air

Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
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: Blossom Valley
Street Name: Playa Del Rey
Street Number: 5540

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 70

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,170
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,480 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 46425002

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Rachel Carson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

Castillero Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi

7/10

Gunderson High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

9/10 Air Factor

17 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

San Jose, CA • 95123

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11.2 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.9 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.29M – $1.56M

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Data from public records.

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Address	Redfin Estimate
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