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972 Emerald Way, San Jose, CA, 95117

3beds
2baths
1,671sqft
$1,738,888
$1,041price/sqft
$11,152/moest. monthly cost
$446,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

What a lot! This comprehensively remodeled home sits on an exceptionally deep and wide nearly-quarter-acre lot in West San Joses scenic and low-density Eden neighborhood, just minutes from the 280, 880 and San Tomas and less than 0.7 miles from Santana Row. Professionally landscaped and meticulously maintained, not only is there plenty of space for significant expansion or ADU construction, and space for outdoor dining, entertainment, or relaxation, thanks to an uncommonly wide back patio shaded by two majestic pergolas plus a separate hardscaped and scenically landscaped island tucked in the far rear of the backyard. Parking is plentiful, with a detached garage (with adjoining workshop), long side driveway (ideal for RV or boat parking), and a circular driveway as well. Held by the same family for over half a century, pride of ownership is equally evident inside, with its centerpiece a newly remodeled chefs kitchen with industrial grade exhaust hood, new oak cabinetry, natural stone countertops, and stainless appliances plus Andersen French doors leading to the backyard paradise. Both bathrooms are newly remodeled with designer-selected finishes and sleek solid porcelain shower enclosures for minimalist luxury without grout lines.

Getting Around

78
WalkingVery Walkable
41
TransitSome Transit
68
BikeBikeable

Schools

6/10
2/10
Monroe Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.4 mi
5/10
Del Mar High SchoolGrades 9-121.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1948

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Washer
  • Laundry features: Inside

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Features: EatinKitchen

Family Room

  • Features: SeparateFamilyRoom

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Wall/Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,671
  • Total interior livable area: 1,671 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 29926034
  • Zoning: R1-5
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 10,350 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Carport,Drive Through,Off Street
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding

FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Clara County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $8,792$105,504
Home Insurance *$132$1,584
Property Taxes $1,830$21,960
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$11,152$133,824
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$382,354/yr
40% on housing$334,560/yr
45% on housing$297,386/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,041This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 95117$668
Santa Clara County$789

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 95117$1,190
Santa Clara County$1,052

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-12Pending sale$1,738,888
2026-05-07Price change$1,738,888
2026-04-08Listed for sale$1,888,888
2023-01-27Listing removed--
2023-01-13Listed for rent$4,400
2022-12-01Listing removed--
2022-11-28Listing removed--
2022-11-17Listed for sale$1,798,000
2022-10-29Listing removed--
2022-09-29Price change$1,858,000
2022-08-26Listed for sale$1,878,000
2022-06-13Listing removed--
2022-06-10Price change$1,988,000
2022-06-03Listed for sale$2,100,000
2019-07-16Listing removed$4,000
2019-03-02Listed for rent$4,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentRyan Nickell
BrokerageROI Real Estate

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