Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1 ½ baths, 1,637 sq. ft. home on a huge 11,200 Sq. ft. lot. Hardwood floors, fireplace, indoor laundry, dining area with French doors leading to sunroom. Newly painted exterior, detached 2 car garage with large workshop, enclosed outdoor patio great for entertaining. Huge lot with Citrus and fruit trees, garden house, Large private yard. This home has been owned by its original owners since 1956, though not updated, shows pride of ownership. This 11,200 sq. Ft. lot qualifies for SB9, per city of Santa Clara planning division there can be 2 main houses and 2 ADUs. Short commute to high tech companies, Santa Clara University, Santana row, San Jose Airport, Schools, restaurants and shopping centers. Easy access to Hwy 280,17,85,101. A must see to appreciate. .
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$1,298Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elvia Skow•DRE #01801555• Pierce Real Estate
Downtown Santa Clara, located between Santa Clara University and Central Park, is a historic and civic Santa Clara neighborhood with a walkable main street and a courthouse-era streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the intersection of Franklin Street and Washington Street, where sidewalk cafes, small restaurants, and local storefronts line the blocks. Community pillars include the Triton Museum of Art, the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asís, and the Santa Clara University campus. Low-rise brick and stucco buildings mix with newer apartments near El Camino Real. Tree-lined blocks and pocket parks shape a calm, daytime rhythm. Caltrain at Santa Clara Station anchors regional connections without overpowering the street life.
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Offer insights
1862 Homestead Rd · $2,125,000
$2.28M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.28M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
6 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.3%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Separate family room
Basement (unfinished) with workshop
Storage shed/structure
Tile bathroom surfaces
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with shower and tub
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Electric oven
Electric range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with 220V hookup (inside)
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Vinyl/linoleum
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Fireplace with gas starter
Exterior features
Backyard with barbecue area
Fenced backyard (wood)
Automatic lawn sprinklers
Level lot
Home design
Single-family detached home
1 story
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
On-street parking
Workshop space in garage
Construction
Stucco and wood frame construction
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built as a detached single-family home
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Public utilities
Other
Property zoning: R1
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82058564
Aug 24, 2026
Pending
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Aug 24, 2026
Contingent
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Aug 21, 2026
Listed
$2,125,000
$1,298/sq ft
Aug 21, 2026
Listed
$2,125,000
$1,298/sq ft
+51
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1 baths, 1,637 sq. ft. home on a huge 11,200 Sq. ft. lot. Hardwood floors, fireplace, indoor laundry, dining area with French doors leading to sunroom. Newly painted exterior, detached 2 car garage with large workshop, enclosed outdoor patio great for entertaining. Huge lot with Citrus and fruit trees, garden house, Large private yard. This home has been owned by its original owners since 1956, though not updated, shows pride of ownership. This 11,200 sq. Ft. lot qualifies for SB9, per city of Santa Clara planning division there can be 2 main houses and 2 ADUs. Short commute to high tech companies, Santa Clara University, Santana row, San Jose Airport, Schools, restaurants and shopping centers. Easy access to Hwy 280,17,85,101. A must see to appreciate. .
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,202 (+3.6%)
$32,487 + $58,409
$90,896
2024
$1,160 (+1.1%)
$31,850 + $57,264
$89,114
2023
$1,148 (+1.2%)
$31,226 + $56,142
$87,368
2022
$1,134 (+0.6%)
$30,614 + $55,042
$85,656
2021
$1,127 (+1.9%)
$30,014 + $53,963
$83,977
2020
$1,107
$29,426 + $52,905
$82,331
2019
$1,106 (+6.2%)
$29,125 + $52,363
$81,488
2018
$1,042 (+9.2%)
$28,554 + $51,337
$79,891
2017
$954 (+4.4%)
$27,447 + $49,345
$76,792
2016
$914 (+0.7%)
$27,447 + $49,345
$76,792
2015
$908 (+7.6%)
$26,909 + $48,378
$75,287
2014
$844 (+0.4%)
$25,986 + $46,719
$72,705
2012
$840 (+3.3%)
$25,869 + $46,508
$72,377
2011
$814 (+3.0%)
$25,362 + $45,597
$70,959
2010
$790 (−1.7%)
$24,865 + $44,703
$69,568
2009
$804 (+3.8%)
$24,680 + $44,369
$69,049
2008
$775
$24,254 + $43,603
$67,857
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1951
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,637
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,637
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
26924016
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
Perform a reroof and rebuild a patio and recreation area that is open on two sides of a multi-family home.
ADU
Remodel
Aug 21, 2021 • Final
Regular building
Remove and replace a furnace and add mechanical equipment.
Gas
HVAC
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.
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