6956 W Riverside Way is a 1,996 square foot house on a 7,725 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 05, 1991 for $337,000. Based on Redfin's San Jose data, we estimate the home's value is $2,939,059.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
7,725 sq ftLot Size
$1,472Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,939,059
$2.6M since sold in December 1991$127K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 8.8% lower than the average sale price ($3.22M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Apr 3, 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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FRIENDLY WOODS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,996
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,240
Building Sq. Ft: 1,996
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 1694 FRIENDLY WOODS BOOK 71 PAGE 36 PAGE 37 LOT 193
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 468
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,725
Legal Lot Number: 193
Municipality Name: SAN JOSE CITY
Acres: 0.1773
Depth Footage: 103
Front Footage: 75
Zoning Code: R1-8
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN JOSE CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,996
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,725 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 37202047
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 22, 2026
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Schools
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Joaquin Miller Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Lynbrook High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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