Rare opportunity to create your dream home in the Old Quad, one of Santa Clara's most charming neighborhoods! This 2 bed |1.5 bath bungalow sits on a generous lot and offers endless potential. Original hardwood floors flow through the living room, dining area, and bedrooms. Whether you choose to remodel, expand, or start fresh, there's ample space to increase your square footage, build a new garage and add an ADU. Conveniently located near major tech companies, Santa Clara University, Santana Row, Westfield Valley Fair Mall, Santa Clara Town Centre, Kaiser Hospital, Levi's Stadium, San Jose Mineta International Airport, major expressways and freeways for easier commuting. Enjoy the bustling Farmers' Market every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Santa Clara has its own electric utility company (Silicon Valley Power) offering competitive rates along with many parks and schools nearby.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
7,550 sq ftLot Size
$1,567Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Debra Sanders•DRE #01467458• Compass
Contact: 408-391-6533
Bought with Ken Kabir•DRE #01137373• WePro Real Estate Services
Rare opportunity to create your dream home in the Old Quad, one of Santa Clara's most charming neighborhoods! This 2 bed |1.5 bath bungalow sits on a generous lot and offers endless potential. Original hardwood floors flow through the living room, dining area, and bedrooms. Whether you choose to remodel, expand, or start fresh, there's ample space to increase your square footage, build a new garage and add an ADU. Conveniently located near major tech companies, Santa Clara University, Santana Row, Westfield Valley Fair Mall, Santa Clara Town Centre, Kaiser Hospital, Levi's Stadium, San Jose Mineta International Airport, major expressways and freeways for easier commuting. Enjoy the bustling Farmers' Market every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Santa Clara has its own electric utility company (Silicon Valley Power) offering competitive rates along with many parks and schools nearby.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$673 (+3.6%)
$1,200,000 + $151,000
$1,351,000
2024
$650 (+1.3%)
$29,309 + $22,144
$51,453
2023
$641 (−0.3%)
$28,735 + $21,710
$50,445
2022
$643 (+1.0%)
$28,172 + $21,285
$49,457
2021
$636 (+2.2%)
$27,620 + $20,868
$48,488
2020
$623
$27,079 + $20,459
$47,538
2019
$623 (+5.9%)
$26,802 + $20,250
$47,052
2018
$588 (+1.0%)
$26,277 + $19,853
$46,130
2017
$582 (−8.7%)
$25,257 + $19,083
$44,340
2016
$638 (+0.8%)
$25,257 + $19,083
$44,340
2015
$633 (+7.5%)
$24,762 + $18,709
$43,471
2014
$589 (+0.2%)
$23,914 + $18,068
$41,982
2012
$588 (+20.5%)
$23,806 + $17,987
$41,793
2011
$488 (+2.9%)
$23,340 + $17,635
$40,975
2010
$474 (−1.4%)
$22,883 + $17,290
$40,173
2009
$481 (+3.6%)
$22,712 + $17,161
$39,873
2008
$465
$22,320 + $16,865
$39,185
Tax history for 1694 Homestead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$673 (+3.6%)
$1,200,000 + $151,000
$1,351,000
2024
$650 (+1.3%)
$29,309 + $22,144
$51,453
2023
$641 (−0.3%)
$28,735 + $21,710
$50,445
2022
$643 (+1.0%)
$28,172 + $21,285
$49,457
2021
$636 (+2.2%)
$27,620 + $20,868
$48,488
2020
$623
$27,079 + $20,459
$47,538
2019
$623 (+5.9%)
$26,802 + $20,250
$47,052
2018
$588 (+1.0%)
$26,277 + $19,853
$46,130
2017
$582 (−8.7%)
$25,257 + $19,083
$44,340
2016
$638 (+0.8%)
$25,257 + $19,083
$44,340
2015
$633 (+7.5%)
$24,762 + $18,709
$43,471
2014
$589 (+0.2%)
$23,914 + $18,068
$41,982
2012
$588 (+20.5%)
$23,806 + $17,987
$41,793
2011
$488 (+2.9%)
$23,340 + $17,635
$40,975
2010
$474 (−1.4%)
$22,883 + $17,290
$40,173
2009
$481 (+3.6%)
$22,712 + $17,161
$39,873
2008
$465
$22,320 + $16,865
$39,185
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,550 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1939
Sq. Ft.
899
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
26919028
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 22, 2026.
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
Aug 21, 2021 • Final
Regular building
Remove existing layers of composition and wood shingles from a residential building. Install new composition shingles over new oriented strand board.
Roofing
Aug 21, 2021 • Final
Regular building
Perform a general remodel including building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
Remodel
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): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached, Off-Street Parking, On Street
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower and Tub
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Kitchen Description: Oven Range (Gas)
Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room
Flooring: Hardwood
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 899
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 733861
Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Santa Clara Unified
High School District: Santa Clara Unified
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 899
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,550 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 26919028
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 22, 2026
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Schools
C. W. Haman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Buchser Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Santa Clara High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
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