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About this home
Nestled on approximately 3.2 serene acres in the highly desirable City of Saratoga, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and convenience. A creek gently winds alongside the property, creating a peaceful setting. The thoughtfully updated features include fresh paint inside and out, new laminate flooring, dual-pane windows, recessed lighting, and a beautifully refreshed kitchen with new quartz countertops and an new oven/range. The inviting family/dining area is highlighted by multiple sliding glass doors that frame the tranquil surroundings and provide seamless indoor-outdoor living. Cozy up by the fireplace on cool evenings and enjoy the convenience of laundry hookups located in the attached garage. The property also includes a second dwelling featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Buyers are advised that permits and legal status of the second dwelling are unknown. Ideally located just minutes from Sanborn County Park, you'll enjoy easy access to scenic hiking & walking trails while still a short drive from the shops, restaurants, and the charm of downtown Saratoga. This rare property offers a unique opportunity to enjoy peaceful country living with exceptional convenience in one of Silicon Valley's most sought-after communities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
3.21 acresLot Size
$1,160Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joe Jesse Garcia Jr.•DRE #01479878• Camino Real Realty- Branch
Listed by Christina Kennedy•DRE #02078430• Camino Real Realty- Branch
Sanborn-Bohlman, located between Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and the Santa Cruz Mountains, is a rural and residential Saratoga neighborhood with winding canyon lanes and redwood-shaded open space. The character concentrates around the Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd & Sanborn Rd junction, where cyclists, trailhead traffic, and a quiet roadside rhythm set the tone. Architecture leans to custom hillside homes, ranch-style properties, and tucked-away estates behind mature oaks. The landscape reads as creeks, ridgelines, and deep shade, with driveways that feel like short forest roads. Sanborn County Park frames daily routines with trail networks and picnic clearings. Big Basin Way in Saratoga Village adds a polished café-and-gallery counterpoint a short drive away.
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Offer insights
16505 Sanborn Rd · $1,750,000
$1.75M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.75M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
67 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
103.3%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Fireplace in the living room
Dining area in the family room
Kitchen and family room combined
Bedrooms
Bedrooms information not provided
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen combined with family room
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in the garage
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Central forced air heating
Pellet stove
Exterior features
Shed(s) on the property
Mountain views
Home design
Single-story home
Parking
Attached 3-car garage
2-car carport (total 5 parking spaces)
Security
Security information not provided
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Composition and rolled/hot mop roof
Building area approximately 1,508 total
Secondary living space of approximately 1,100
Utilities
Propane on site for gas
Shared well water
HOA & community
HOA information not provided
Financial info
Accepts cash or conventional loan
Other
Location: 16505 Sanborn Rd, Saratoga, CA
Walk Score: 2
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Nestled on approximately 3.2 serene acres in the highly desirable City of Saratoga, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and convenience. A creek gently winds alongside the property, creating a peaceful setting. The thoughtfully updated features include fresh paint inside and out, new laminate flooring, dual-pane windows, recessed lighting, and a beautifully refreshed kitchen with new quartz countertops and an new oven/range. The inviting family/dining area is highlighted by multiple sliding glass doors that frame the tranquil surroundings and provide seamless indoor-outdoor living. Cozy up by the fireplace on cool evenings and enjoy the convenience of laundry hookups located in the attached garage. The property also includes a second dwelling featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Buyers are advised that permits and legal status of the second dwelling are unknown. Ideally located just minutes from Sanborn County Park, you'll enjoy easy access to scenic hiking & walking trails while still a short drive from the shops, restaurants, and the charm of downtown Saratoga. This rare property offers a unique opportunity to enjoy peaceful country living with exceptional convenience in one of Silicon Valley's most sought-after communities.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,702 (+1.2%)
$2,040,000 + $306,000
$2,346,000
2024
$1,681 (+5.7%)
$48,942 + $68,581
$117,523
2023
$1,591 (+1.5%)
$47,983 + $67,237
$115,220
2022
$1,567 (+1.5%)
$47,043 + $65,919
$112,962
2021
$1,544 (+1.9%)
$46,121 + $64,627
$110,748
2020
$1,515 (+1.2%)
$45,217 + $63,360
$108,577
2019
$1,497 (+1.6%)
$44,754 + $62,711
$107,465
2018
$1,473 (+0.4%)
$43,877 + $61,482
$105,359
2017
$1,467 (+3.4%)
$42,174 + $59,096
$101,270
2016
$1,419 (+1.7%)
$42,174 + $59,096
$101,270
2015
$1,395 (+1.7%)
$41,348 + $57,938
$99,286
2014
$1,372 (+2.3%)
$39,930 + $55,951
$95,881
2012
$1,342 (+8.6%)
$39,750 + $55,699
$95,449
2011
$1,236 (+4.6%)
$38,971 + $54,607
$93,578
2010
$1,181 (+0.3%)
$38,207 + $53,537
$91,744
2009
$1,177 (+4.3%)
$37,922 + $53,137
$91,059
2008
$1,129
$37,268 + $52,220
$89,488
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.21 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,508
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,508
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
51737002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
Dec 14, 2018 • Final
Construction
Work on a floor repair.
Remodel
Feb 6, 2018 • Active
Construction
Replace the furnace in the attic of a residential building.
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.
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 92° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
17 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Saratoga, CA • 95070
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
45/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.8 hrs
1.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 16505 Sanborn Rd
$1,816,354
$66K over list price of $1.75M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $4.3M.