Tucked into Santa Clara's coveted Old Quad, this 1918 bungalow offers a rare piece of Santa Clara history, approximately 0.5 miles from Santa Clara University and minutes to Valley Fair Mall and Santana Row. The home reflects a range of updates completed over the years, some by the previous owner and several by the current owner, including a roof, updated electrical service, and a garage rebuilt with historic preservation in mind. A covered front porch adds to the home's inviting curb appeal. The home may also qualify for the Mills Act, offering significant property tax savings. Additional comforts include central air conditioning, a tankless hot water system, copper water piping, heated bathroom floor, and a jetted soaking tub. The backyard features a low maintenance synthetic lawn for easy care outdoor living, while the front yard includes a sprinkler system supporting the lawn and flowerbeds. Move right in as is, or explore future possibilities such as a rear extension, interior remodel, or ADU. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Santa Clara history.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
3,320 sq ftLot Size
$1,628Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Gerry Geoghegan•DRE #01895141• Compass
Bought with Rizvan Malek•DRE #02233552• C21 Silicon Valley Group
Est. $3,051 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 825 Jefferson St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML82059679
Oct 5, 2026
Sold
$1,250,000
$1,628/sq ft
Sep 24, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 24, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 23, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 15, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Sep 4, 2026
Listed
$1,188,888
$1,548/sq ft
+29
Tucked into Santa Clara's coveted Old Quad, this 1918 bungalow offers a rare piece of Santa Clara history, approximately 0.5 miles from Santa Clara University and minutes to Valley Fair Mall and Santana Row. The home reflects a range of updates completed over the years, some by the previous owner and several by the current owner, including a roof, updated electrical service, and a garage rebuilt with historic preservation in mind. A covered front porch adds to the home's inviting curb appeal. The home may also qualify for the Mills Act, offering significant property tax savings. Additional comforts include central air conditioning, a tankless hot water system, copper water piping, heated bathroom floor, and a jetted soaking tub. The backyard features a low maintenance synthetic lawn for easy care outdoor living, while the front yard includes a sprinkler system supporting the lawn and flowerbeds. Move right in as is, or explore future possibilities such as a rear extension, interior remodel, or ADU. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Santa Clara history.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81977538
May 30, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Dec 4, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Oct 1, 2024
Price Changed
$1,188,888
$1,548/sq ft
Sep 19, 2024
Contingent
—
Aug 21, 2024
Listed
$1,288,000
$1,677/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81841684
May 21, 2021
Sold
$900,000
$1,172/sq ft
May 2, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 30, 2021
Listed
$849,000
$1,105/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 1998
Sold
$200,000
$260/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 16, 1993
Sold
$150,000
$195/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,667 (+3.8%)
$645,886 + $347,784
$993,670
2024
$11,235 (+1.8%)
$633,222 + $340,965
$974,187
2023
$11,041 (+1.6%)
$620,806 + $334,280
$955,086
2022
$10,862 (+200.8%)
$608,634 + $327,726
$936,360
2021
$3,612 (+1.9%)
$596,700 + $321,300
$918,000
2020
$3,545
$217,239 + $72,407
$289,646
2019
$3,543 (+6.7%)
$215,012 + $71,665
$286,677
2018
$3,320 (+3.1%)
$210,797 + $70,260
$281,057
2017
$3,221 (+0.7%)
$202,612 + $67,533
$270,145
2016
$3,200 (+0.4%)
$202,612 + $67,533
$270,145
2015
$3,186 (+5.5%)
$198,640 + $66,209
$264,849
2014
$3,019 (+0.2%)
$191,825 + $63,938
$255,763
2012
$3,012 (+6.2%)
$190,959 + $63,650
$254,609
2011
$2,835 (+3.0%)
$187,215 + $62,402
$249,617
2010
$2,751 (−2.0%)
$183,545 + $61,179
$244,724
2009
$2,806 (+3.8%)
$182,174 + $60,722
$242,896
2008
$2,704
$179,027 + $59,674
$238,701
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,320 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1918
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
26926027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 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
Jul 29, 2024 • Final
Regular building
Replace a bathtub with a jacuzzi and replace a water heater with a tankless water heater. Construct a new laundry room.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Water heater
Nov 22, 2022 • Final
Regular building
Replace underground water service piping.
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
Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Features: Shower and Tub, Tub With Jets
Appliances
Gas Oven Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Information
Dining Area
Family Room Information
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Flooring Information
Carpet, Granite, Laminate, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Roof: Composition
Stories
Stories: 1
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 768
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Listing Terms: FHA, Cash or Conventional Loan
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Public Water
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Santa Clara Unified
High School District: Santa Clara Unified
Location Information
MLS Area: Santa Clara
Street Name: Jefferson
Street Number: 825
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 82
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,320 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1918
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 26926027
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
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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