Gorgeous executive home in tranquil Almaden setting with excellent schools * Formal living and dining room * Dramatic high ceiling * Architectural Designed windows * 2 frpl * Gourmet kit w ample cabinets, granite slab counter, built in frig n 6 burner gas stove * Luxurious MBdrm suite downstairs * Jacuzzi tub * 2 lge bdrm upstairs * Gleaming hardwd floor * * Upgraded carpet * Skylite * Large deck in backyard * Cent Air *
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
4,675 sq ftLot Size
$869Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mei Chan•DRE #00995013• Intero Real Estate Services
Contact: (408) 342-3008
Bought with Mei Chan•DRE #00995013• Intero Real Estate Services
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80026665
Aug 4, 2000
Sold
$745,000
$312/sq ft
Aug 4, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jul 13, 2000
Sold
$745,000
$312/sq ft
Jun 18, 2000
Listed
*
Jun 18, 2000
Listed
$745,000
$312/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 1993
Sold
$388,000
$162/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,466 (+6.3%)
$939,654 + $313,213
$1,252,867
2024
$15,491 (+2.4%)
$921,230 + $307,072
$1,228,302
2023
$15,127 (+1.0%)
$903,167 + $301,051
$1,204,218
2022
$14,984 (+2.0%)
$885,458 + $295,149
$1,180,607
2021
$14,689 (+2.2%)
$868,097 + $289,362
$1,157,459
2020
$14,372 (+2.1%)
$851,076 + $283,689
$1,134,765
2019
$14,070 (+1.0%)
$842,350 + $280,781
$1,123,131
2018
$13,934 (+0.8%)
$825,834 + $275,276
$1,101,110
2017
$13,827 (+1.5%)
$793,767 + $264,588
$1,058,355
2016
$13,620 (+0.6%)
$793,767 + $264,588
$1,058,355
2015
$13,535 (+12.7%)
$778,203 + $259,400
$1,037,603
2014
$12,009 (+7.3%)
$368,761 + $546,382
$915,143
2012
$11,192 (+1.0%)
$367,095 + $543,913
$911,008
2011
$11,077 (−0.7%)
$351,500 + $521,000
$872,500
2010
$11,151 (+1.1%)
$348,000 + $515,000
$863,000
2009
$11,030 (+4.7%)
$350,205 + $518,887
$869,092
2008
$10,535
$344,154 + $509,922
$854,076
Tax history for 686 BRIAR RANCH Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,466 (+6.3%)
$939,654 + $313,213
$1,252,867
2024
$15,491 (+2.4%)
$921,230 + $307,072
$1,228,302
2023
$15,127 (+1.0%)
$903,167 + $301,051
$1,204,218
2022
$14,984 (+2.0%)
$885,458 + $295,149
$1,180,607
2021
$14,689 (+2.2%)
$868,097 + $289,362
$1,157,459
2020
$14,372 (+2.1%)
$851,076 + $283,689
$1,134,765
2019
$14,070 (+1.0%)
$842,350 + $280,781
$1,123,131
2018
$13,934 (+0.8%)
$825,834 + $275,276
$1,101,110
2017
$13,827 (+1.5%)
$793,767 + $264,588
$1,058,355
2016
$13,620 (+0.6%)
$793,767 + $264,588
$1,058,355
2015
$13,535 (+12.7%)
$778,203 + $259,400
$1,037,603
2014
$12,009 (+7.3%)
$368,761 + $546,382
$915,143
2012
$11,192 (+1.0%)
$367,095 + $543,913
$911,008
2011
$11,077 (−0.7%)
$351,500 + $521,000
$872,500
2010
$11,151 (+1.1%)
$348,000 + $515,000
$863,000
2009
$11,030 (+4.7%)
$350,205 + $518,887
$869,092
2008
$10,535
$344,154 + $509,922
$854,076
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,675 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
2,388
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
70117058
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
Aug 23, 1990 • Final
Building
New construction
Nov 3, 1988 • 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
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat, Inverted Floor Plan
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Minimum): 3
# of Baths (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, 2+ Tubs, Stall Shower, Tub in Master Bedroom, Tub w/Jets
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, In Living Room, Wood-Burning, Fireplace Available
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Local/Neighborhood
Roof: Tile
Yard/Grounds: Deck
Building Information
Style: Contemporary
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Exterior: Wood, Stucco
Concrete Slab
Building Height (Minimum): 2
Building Height (Maximum): 2
Property Features
Amenities: Double Pane Windows(s), Garden Window(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar
Communication: Cable TV Available
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,388
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 263084
Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Level), Zero Lot Line
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: A-PD
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
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
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,388
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,675 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 70117058
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 22, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
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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