Price REDUCED AGAIN!!! The original Haman House, a 1905 Dutch Colonial Revival Masterpiece! Located in Historic Old Quad of Santa Clara, it is a short stroll to downtown, restaurants, coffee houses, the University, Triton Museum and weekend farmers market. Exquisite refinished hardwood floors, window seats, ornate wood trim, whimsical tile, food prep area with double ovens and tons of cabinets, huge living room with fireplace, separate room off the side door that can be used as a hobby room, artist studio, and a host of other uses. It is a Mills Act home. Large wine cellar in the basement. Gorgeous yard with travertine tiles, a side yard that can be a dog run or continue the rose/herb garden. Many fruit trees as well. Worth spending an afternoon at an Open House to appreciate the true beauty, there is so much to look at in this home. The roof is new! Thank you!
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
6,071 sq ftLot Size
$896Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Goulet-Mah•DRE #01228527• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 408-930-0313
Bought with JP Moridi•DRE #01935071• Intero Real Estate Services
Price REDUCED AGAIN!!! The original Haman House, a 1905 Dutch Colonial Revival Masterpiece! Located in Historic Old Quad of Santa Clara, it is a short stroll to downtown, restaurants, coffee houses, the University, Triton Museum and weekend farmers market. Exquisite refinished hardwood floors, window seats, ornate wood trim, whimsical tile, food prep area with double ovens and tons of cabinets, huge living room with fireplace, separate room off the side door that can be used as a hobby room, artist studio, and a host of other uses. It is a Mills Act home. Large wine cellar in the basement. Gorgeous yard with travertine tiles, a side yard that can be a dog run or continue the rose/herb garden. Many fruit trees as well. Worth spending an afternoon at an Open House to appreciate the true beauty, there is so much to look at in this home. The roof is new! Thank you!
MLSListings #ML81211481
May 4, 2012
Sold
$853,500
$371/sq ft
Apr 8, 2012
Pending
—
Mar 28, 2012
Listed
$849,000
$369/sq ft
+21
Presenting The Haman House, a 1905 Dutch Colonial Revival Masterpiece. Located in the Historic Old Quad section of Santa Clara this large home offers grace and elegance. Nearby, The University of Santa Clara adds dignity and stature while providing the upbeat vibe of a college town. Exquisite original wood floors, window seats, and trim. Lovely gardens and seating area, mature trees.
Public Records
Apr 18, 1995
Sold
$270,000
$117/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,598 (+10.4%)
$208,200 + $103,200
$311,400
2024
$3,259 (−17.8%)
$195,100 + $96,700
$291,800
2023
$3,963 (−22.9%)
$179,400 + $88,800
$268,200
2022
$5,143 (+4.4%)
$217,900 + $107,900
$325,800
2021
$4,926 (+14.8%)
$283,800 + $140,600
$424,400
2020
$4,289 (−0.8%)
$267,300 + $132,400
$399,700
2019
$4,324 (+0.2%)
$233,700 + $115,800
$349,500
2018
$4,316 (−3.6%)
$231,300 + $114,500
$345,800
2017
$4,477 (−58.1%)
$259,700 + $110,900
$370,600
2016
$10,696 (+0.4%)
$259,700 + $110,900
$370,600
2015
$10,656 (+5.2%)
$588,877 + $316,719
$905,596
2014
$10,132 (+135.3%)
$568,670 + $305,852
$874,522
2012
$4,306 (+5.3%)
$566,100 + $304,470
$870,570
2011
$4,088 (+3.1%)
$180,524 + $180,524
$361,048
2010
$3,967 (−2.0%)
$176,985 + $176,985
$353,970
2009
$4,048 (+3.8%)
$175,663 + $175,663
$351,326
2008
$3,900
$172,629 + $172,629
$345,258
Tax history for 1516 Homestead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,598 (+10.4%)
$208,200 + $103,200
$311,400
2024
$3,259 (−17.8%)
$195,100 + $96,700
$291,800
2023
$3,963 (−22.9%)
$179,400 + $88,800
$268,200
2022
$5,143 (+4.4%)
$217,900 + $107,900
$325,800
2021
$4,926 (+14.8%)
$283,800 + $140,600
$424,400
2020
$4,289 (−0.8%)
$267,300 + $132,400
$399,700
2019
$4,324 (+0.2%)
$233,700 + $115,800
$349,500
2018
$4,316 (−3.6%)
$231,300 + $114,500
$345,800
2017
$4,477 (−58.1%)
$259,700 + $110,900
$370,600
2016
$10,696 (+0.4%)
$259,700 + $110,900
$370,600
2015
$10,656 (+5.2%)
$588,877 + $316,719
$905,596
2014
$10,132 (+135.3%)
$568,670 + $305,852
$874,522
2012
$4,306 (+5.3%)
$566,100 + $304,470
$870,570
2011
$4,088 (+3.1%)
$180,524 + $180,524
$361,048
2010
$3,967 (−2.0%)
$176,985 + $176,985
$353,970
2009
$4,048 (+3.8%)
$175,663 + $175,663
$351,326
2008
$3,900
$172,629 + $172,629
$345,258
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,071
Year renovated
1920
Sq. Ft.
2,300
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
26926005
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Jun 7, 2024.
R1-6L
Single-Family Residential Zone
The purpose of the R1-6L Single-Family Residential Parcel Zone is to provide land areas for the construction, use, and occupancy of single-family dwellings, secondary dwellings authorized by Government Code Section 65852.21, and accessory dwelling units. It is the intent of this zone to protect and preserve the residential characteristics of existing single-family neighborhoods and to promote a suitable environment for family life. The residential density range for this zone is up to 10 dwelling units per acre. This zone implements the Very Low-Density land use designation in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Communications tower
Park & open space
Nov 19, 2025 • Final
Regular building
Construct a one-story rear addition to enlarge the rear entry foyer of a residential building. Remove a second-floor balcony and aluminum sliding door, relocate wood hung windows, and install new oval windows and skylights. Remodel a bathroom, replace the water heater, and add a water filtration system to the kitchen.
Addition
Demolition
Sep 20, 2024 • Final
Regular building
Replace the sewer lateral and install a two-way house clean out and a property clean out.
Plumbing
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.
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven (Built-In), Oven (Double), Oven Range, Oven Range (Gas), Pantry, Refrigerator(s)
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Other (See Remarks)
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Whole House Fan
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Neighborhood
Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Dog Run/Kennel, Fenced
Building Information
Style: Victorian
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood
Post & Pier
Property Features
Amenities: Bay Window
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,300
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 349822
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1394
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School: C. W. Haman Elementary
Elementary School District: Santa Clara Unified
Middle School: Buchser Middle
High School: Santa Clara High
High School District: Santa Clara Unified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,300
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,071 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 26926005
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 7, 2024
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
C. W. Haman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Buchser Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Santa Clara High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
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