897 Forest Ridge Dr is a 2,559 square foot house on a 6,500 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's San Jose data, we estimate the home's value is $2,934,564.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,147Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,934,564
$45K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 3.9% lower than the average sale price ($3.05M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,401 (+2.4%)
$29,895 + $129,493
$159,388
2024
$3,320 (+2.8%)
$29,309 + $126,954
$156,263
2023
$3,231 (+1.7%)
$28,735 + $124,465
$153,200
2022
$3,176 (+3.6%)
$28,172 + $122,025
$150,197
2021
$3,065 (+3.6%)
$27,620 + $119,633
$147,253
2020
$2,958 (+3.1%)
$27,079 + $117,288
$144,367
2019
$2,869 (+3.0%)
$26,802 + $116,086
$142,888
2018
$2,785 (+1.2%)
$26,277 + $113,810
$140,087
2017
$2,752 (+3.8%)
$25,257 + $109,392
$134,649
2016
$2,650 (+1.3%)
$25,257 + $109,392
$134,649
2015
$2,617 (+20.4%)
$24,762 + $107,248
$132,010
2014
$2,173 (+1.3%)
$23,914 + $103,569
$127,483
2012
$2,146 (+3.0%)
$23,806 + $103,101
$126,907
2011
$2,083 (+0.9%)
$23,340 + $101,080
$124,420
2010
$2,064 (+1.3%)
$22,883 + $99,099
$121,982
2009
$2,037 (+7.0%)
$22,712 + $98,359
$121,071
2008
$1,904
$22,320 + $96,660
$118,980
Tax history for 897 Forest Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,401 (+2.4%)
$29,895 + $129,493
$159,388
2024
$3,320 (+2.8%)
$29,309 + $126,954
$156,263
2023
$3,231 (+1.7%)
$28,735 + $124,465
$153,200
2022
$3,176 (+3.6%)
$28,172 + $122,025
$150,197
2021
$3,065 (+3.6%)
$27,620 + $119,633
$147,253
2020
$2,958 (+3.1%)
$27,079 + $117,288
$144,367
2019
$2,869 (+3.0%)
$26,802 + $116,086
$142,888
2018
$2,785 (+1.2%)
$26,277 + $113,810
$140,087
2017
$2,752 (+3.8%)
$25,257 + $109,392
$134,649
2016
$2,650 (+1.3%)
$25,257 + $109,392
$134,649
2015
$2,617 (+20.4%)
$24,762 + $107,248
$132,010
2014
$2,173 (+1.3%)
$23,914 + $103,569
$127,483
2012
$2,146 (+3.0%)
$23,806 + $103,101
$126,907
2011
$2,083 (+0.9%)
$23,340 + $101,080
$124,420
2010
$2,064 (+1.3%)
$22,883 + $99,099
$121,982
2009
$2,037 (+7.0%)
$22,712 + $98,359
$121,071
2008
$1,904
$22,320 + $96,660
$118,980
*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
Oct 6, 2003 • Final
1 & 2 family detached dwellings
HVAC
Mar 9, 1982 • 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: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CLARENDON WEST
Living Sq. Ft: 2,559
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,251
Building Sq. Ft: 2,559
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: TRACT 4306 CLARENDON WEST BOOK 223 PAGE 49 LOT 134
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 465
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,500
Legal Lot Number: 134
Municipality Name: SAN JOSE CITY
Acres: 0.1492
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 65
Zoning Code: R1-8
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAN JOSE CITY
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,559
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 38151029
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Manuel De Vargas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Warren E. Hyde Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Cupertino High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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