Terrific Family home in Almaden! This light and bright home features vaulted ceilings as you step inside, a formal living room with fireplace, dining room and casual family room with a second fireplace. Wood floors throughout the main floor. Updated kitchen with massive amounts of storage. This home has updated bathrooms. Fresh paint. Upstairs boasts four bedrooms. Master bedroom has vaulted ceilings with large closet space and spa like master bath. Backyard has been updated with pavers and planter boxes. Great for outdoor entertaining. Enjoy the best of Almaden from hiking trails, community center, restaurants, TOP RATED SCHOOLS Graystone, Bret Harte and Leland. Definitely make this one a must see! Seller has taken care of many items on reports already move right in!
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
4,675 sq ftLot Size
$806Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kimberly Nicholson•DRE #01799950• Bay Tree
Bought with Patricia Kelner•DRE #01443696• Coldwell Banker Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81411462
Dec 15, 2016
Listing Removed
—
MLSListings #ML81415389
Jul 8, 2014
Sold
$1,260,000
$477/sq ft
Jun 12, 2014
Pending
—
Jun 12, 2014
Pending
—
Jun 12, 2014
Price Changed
$1,249,000
$473/sq ft
May 6, 2014
Listed
$1,274,000
$483/sq ft
May 6, 2014
Listed
*
MLSListings #ML80318731
May 16, 2003
Sold
$750,000
$284/sq ft
Apr 18, 2003
Listing Removed
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Apr 2, 2003
Listed
$768,000
$291/sq ft
Apr 2, 2003
Listed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,162 (+6.5%)
$1,416,368 + $354,089
$1,770,457
2024
$21,755 (+2.2%)
$1,388,597 + $347,147
$1,735,744
2023
$21,285 (+1.0%)
$1,361,370 + $340,341
$1,701,711
2022
$21,084 (+4.8%)
$1,334,677 + $333,668
$1,668,345
2021
$20,120 (+2.1%)
$1,308,507 + $327,126
$1,635,633
2020
$19,708 (+15.9%)
$1,282,850 + $320,712
$1,603,562
2019
$16,997 (+0.9%)
$1,269,696 + $317,424
$1,587,120
2018
$16,842 (+0.8%)
$1,018,133 + $339,376
$1,357,509
2017
$16,716 (+1.4%)
$978,599 + $326,199
$1,304,798
2016
$16,491 (+0.6%)
$978,599 + $326,199
$1,304,798
2015
$16,393 (+41.8%)
$959,411 + $319,803
$1,279,214
2014
$11,562 (+4.2%)
$487,359 + $398,747
$886,106
2012
$11,098 (+1.9%)
$485,157 + $396,945
$882,102
2011
$10,892 (+0.7%)
$475,645 + $389,162
$864,807
2010
$10,814 (+1.1%)
$466,319 + $381,532
$847,851
2009
$10,696 (+4.7%)
$462,834 + $378,681
$841,515
2008
$10,215
$454,838 + $372,139
$826,977
Tax history for 679 Briar Ranch Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,162 (+6.5%)
$1,416,368 + $354,089
$1,770,457
2024
$21,755 (+2.2%)
$1,388,597 + $347,147
$1,735,744
2023
$21,285 (+1.0%)
$1,361,370 + $340,341
$1,701,711
2022
$21,084 (+4.8%)
$1,334,677 + $333,668
$1,668,345
2021
$20,120 (+2.1%)
$1,308,507 + $327,126
$1,635,633
2020
$19,708 (+15.9%)
$1,282,850 + $320,712
$1,603,562
2019
$16,997 (+0.9%)
$1,269,696 + $317,424
$1,587,120
2018
$16,842 (+0.8%)
$1,018,133 + $339,376
$1,357,509
2017
$16,716 (+1.4%)
$978,599 + $326,199
$1,304,798
2016
$16,491 (+0.6%)
$978,599 + $326,199
$1,304,798
2015
$16,393 (+41.8%)
$959,411 + $319,803
$1,279,214
2014
$11,562 (+4.2%)
$487,359 + $398,747
$886,106
2012
$11,098 (+1.9%)
$485,157 + $396,945
$882,102
2011
$10,892 (+0.7%)
$475,645 + $389,162
$864,807
2010
$10,814 (+1.1%)
$466,319 + $381,532
$847,851
2009
$10,696 (+4.7%)
$462,834 + $378,681
$841,515
2008
$10,215
$454,838 + $372,139
$826,977
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,675 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
2,640
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
70117043
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 22, 2026.
A(PD)
Planned Development Agriculture Base District
The purpose of the A Agricultural District is to provide for areas where agricultural uses are desirable. The regulations contained in this district are intended to provide for a wide range of agricultural uses as well as implementing the goals and policies of the general plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Dairy
Equestrian facility
Ranch
Day care facility
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Pastureland
Jul 14, 1989 • Final
Building
New construction
May 16, 1989 • 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
Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Wine Refrigerator
Dining Room Information
Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Information
Separate Family Room
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring Information
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Inside
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Roof: Tile
Stories
Stories: 2
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 2,640
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Forced Air
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: Leland High
High School District: San Jose Unified
Location Information
MLS Area: Almaden Valley
Street Name: Briar Ranch
Street Number: 679
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 20
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,640
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,675 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 70117043
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Graystone Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Bret Harte Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Leland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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