Don't miss this Beautiful Historical Colonial Revival home in the desirable "Old Quad Area" of Santa Clara, a short walk to the farmer's market, Santa Clara University, CalTrain and local restaurants. The home features a large, bright kitchen with natural lighting, newly refinished hardwood floors, and is freshly painted inside and out. Spread out with four spacious bedrooms upstairs and large living room, family room, and separate formal dinning room on the first floor. Its large front porch and spacious backyard, with a well-maintainned pool and lots of afternoon sun, is perfect for entertaining. The home includes a two-car garage and a full basement with two rooms and storage area that has its own separate entrance. This historic home is also eligible for the Mills Act.
Single-familyProperty Type
1907Year Built
7,548 sq ftLot Size
$987Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Adrienne Paolini•DRE #01276958• Compass
Contact: 408-313-5800
Bought with John Spiller•DRE #01155772• Coldwell Banker Realty
BEAUTIFUL TURN OF THE CENTURY COLONIAL REVIVAL HOME IN THE DESIRABLE "OLD QUAD AREA". LOCATED AT THE QUIET END OF HOMESTEAD. SPACIOUS ROOMS. fORMAL DINIG ROOM, COUNTRY KITCHEN W/ WOOD FLOORS. 2 BONUS ROOMS. FRESH PAINT INSIDE & OUT. ORIGINAL MOULDING THROUGHOUT. LARGE BASEMENT W/ SEP ENTRANCE. NEWER fURNACE. LARGE LOT W/ SPARKLING POOL. CLOSE TO SANTANA ROW, EASY HWY ACCESS. QUALIFIES FOR MILLS ACT.
Public Records
Jul 30, 1997
Sold
$515,000
$255/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 1985
Sold
$260,000
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,527 (+10.6%)
$233,700 + $125,900
$359,600
2024
$3,190 (−18.1%)
$185,800 + $100,000
$285,800
2023
$3,897 (−21.2%)
$170,400 + $91,800
$262,200
2022
$4,946 (+4.3%)
$208,100 + $112,000
$320,100
2021
$4,740 (+15.1%)
$269,500 + $145,100
$414,600
2020
$4,119 (−0.7%)
$254,200 + $136,900
$391,100
2019
$4,147 (+0.6%)
$222,400 + $119,700
$342,100
2018
$4,121 (−73.3%)
$219,800 + $118,300
$338,100
2017
$15,441 (+82.4%)
$855,270 + $460,530
$1,315,800
2016
$8,465 (+0.4%)
$855,270 + $460,530
$1,315,800
2015
$8,431 (+5.2%)
$467,751 + $251,949
$719,700
2014
$8,012 (+0.3%)
$451,701 + $243,304
$695,005
2012
$7,991 (+8.1%)
$449,660 + $242,205
$691,865
2011
$7,391 (+3.1%)
$440,844 + $237,456
$678,300
2010
$7,171 (−2.0%)
$249,262 + $392,590
$641,852
2009
$7,320 (+3.8%)
$247,400 + $389,656
$637,056
2008
$7,052
$243,126 + $382,924
$626,050
Tax history for 1540 Homestead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,527 (+10.6%)
$233,700 + $125,900
$359,600
2024
$3,190 (−18.1%)
$185,800 + $100,000
$285,800
2023
$3,897 (−21.2%)
$170,400 + $91,800
$262,200
2022
$4,946 (+4.3%)
$208,100 + $112,000
$320,100
2021
$4,740 (+15.1%)
$269,500 + $145,100
$414,600
2020
$4,119 (−0.7%)
$254,200 + $136,900
$391,100
2019
$4,147 (+0.6%)
$222,400 + $119,700
$342,100
2018
$4,121 (−73.3%)
$219,800 + $118,300
$338,100
2017
$15,441 (+82.4%)
$855,270 + $460,530
$1,315,800
2016
$8,465 (+0.4%)
$855,270 + $460,530
$1,315,800
2015
$8,431 (+5.2%)
$467,751 + $251,949
$719,700
2014
$8,012 (+0.3%)
$451,701 + $243,304
$695,005
2012
$7,991 (+8.1%)
$449,660 + $242,205
$691,865
2011
$7,391 (+3.1%)
$440,844 + $237,456
$678,300
2010
$7,171 (−2.0%)
$249,262 + $392,590
$641,852
2009
$7,320 (+3.8%)
$247,400 + $389,656
$637,056
2008
$7,052
$243,126 + $382,924
$626,050
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,548
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
2,016
Year built
1907
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
26926003
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Pool
Last updated by owner on Feb 26, 2018.
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
Oct 17, 2024 • Final
Regular building
Construct an addition to the second floor at the rear of the home. Create a new master bedroom suite, remodel an existing bathroom, and install a new upstairs laundry area.
Addition
Bathroom
Remodel
Aug 21, 2021 • Final
Regular building
Remove and replace the sewer line.
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Raised
Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: Fenced, In-Ground, Spa/Hot Tub
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,016
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 317712
Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Individual Gas Meters
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: Santa Clara Unified
High School District: Santa Clara Unified
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,016
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,548 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1907
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 26926003
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 26, 2018
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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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