1303 Sylvia Drive, San Jose, California 95121, San Jose, 95121 - 4 bed, 2 bath
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1303 Sylvia Drive
San Jose, California 95121
ACTIVE
CONDITION: GOOD
4Beds
2Baths
1,703Sq Ft
6,900Lot Size
Property Price
LIST PRICE$1,268,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$1,349,850
6% BelowMARKET VALUE
SUMMARY
This Hybrid Single Family Residence is a Prime Investment Opportunity, listed at $1,388,000—positioned well below the $1,419,122 Fair Market Value by 2%. This valuation gap offers $31,122 in Instant Equity. With a Condition Rating of 3, the home features a Granite Kitchen, Carrera Marble Baths, and a 518 sf. Shed with ADU potential. Located near Windmill Springs School, this property balances lifestyle perks with significant expansion upside, making it an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants.
Estimated Market Value
$1,349,850+$81,850 Equity Potential
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in San Jose.
Comparable Sales Map
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
Map unavailable.
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 1303 Sylvia Drive Subject 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,703 sqft · $793 | $1,268,000* List Price | 4 | 2 | 1,703 | $793 | - |
A 1052 Summerfield Drive Sold 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,618 sqft · $896 · 0.4 mi | $1,450,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,618 | $896 | 0.4 mi |
B 1079 Drexel Way Sold 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,452 sqft · $876 · 0.4 mi | $1,272,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,452 | $876 | 0.4 mi |
C 1291 Culpepper Drive Sold 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,489 sqft · $887 · 0.8 mi | $1,321,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,489 | $887 | 0.8 mi |
D 1692 Ruther Place Court Sold 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sqft · $803 · 1.0 mi | $1,130,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,408 | $803 | 1.0 mi |
E 2690 Mclaughlin Avenue Sold 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,406 sqft · $853 · 0.5 mi | $1,200,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,406 | $853 | 0.5 mi |
F 2456 Kenoga Drive Sold 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,579 sqft · $760 · 1.0 mi | $1,200,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,579 | $760 | 1.0 mi |
G 1098 Cheswick Drive Active 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,364 sqft · $732 · 0.4 mi | $998,000 List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,364 | $732 | 0.4 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Condition Analysis
See Full ReportOVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Good
TeardownExcellent
Property is move-in ready.
Although built in 1969, the property has been well-maintained with renovations that appear to be within the 5-15 year range. It features a functional kitchen with granite countertops and maple cabinets, bathrooms updated with Carrera marble flooring, dual-pane windows, and updated mechanical systems including a Trane HVAC unit and a tankless water heater, making it move-in ready.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- ADU and Expansion Potential
The property includes a massive 518 sqft shed with separate street access from Aetna Way, providing a significant head start for a legal ADU conversion or rental unit.
- Premium Outdoor Entertaining
Situated on a spacious corner lot, the home features a 20x22 covered patio, a pizza oven, and a pergola, designed to accommodate large gatherings of up to 50 guests.
- High-End Interior Finishes
The interior is well-appointed with classic oak hardwood floors, granite slab counters, Carrera marble bathroom flooring, and modern essentials like A/C and a tankless water heater.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Traffic and Noise Exposure
The home's prominent corner lot position near a popular TK-8 school and major freeway access may lead to higher levels of ambient noise and local traffic.
- Vintage Structural Elements
While heavily updated, the 1969 construction may still feature original layout constraints or aging infrastructure common to homes of this era.
About 1303 Sylvia Drive
PRICE REDUCED $120,000 from Original Price!1,703 sf. 4BR/2BA House+HUGE 518 sf.Shed w/2 separate entrances from Backyard and Aetna Way,that can possibly be used to build an ADU!Liv Rm easily convertible to 5th BR!2-Car Garage w/Auro Opener+Park 3 Cars behind Gates on 6,900 sf.CORNER Lot!Walk to WINDMILL SPRINGS,a coveted TK-8th Dual Immersion Vietnamese/English School!Oak H/W Floors-NO Carpet!Granite SLAB Counters w/FULL Backsplash&Maple Cabinets w/built-in Desk,3-Seat Brkfast Bar&Pantry, Stove,M/Wave,Fridge,D/W,&window o/looking Front Porch of fragrant Rose Garden w/Bench!Open Floor Plan w/Formal Din Rm crowned by Skylight,flowing in btw Kit,Liv Rm,&Fam Rm!Made for Entertaining a large Party flow,spilling out onto sprawling Front Lawn that holds Tables&Chairs to seat 50,or go out Alfresco from Fam Rm onto 20x22 Patio&Pretty Pergola w/2 Benches u/perfumed Jasmine!Pizza Oven+8 Mature Trees of Fig,Nectarine,Peach,Lemon,&Orange!14x 37 Shed to Tandem Park Truck or Boat+1 Car,OR use this 518 sf. space for possible New ADU Rental/In-Law Quarters,w/nearby Side Door to Laundry;NATURAL Carrera Marble BA Flrs,Stall Shower+Tub o/Shower!RING Doorbell,H/Wired Alarm w/2 Controls;A/C;Tankless Wat/Htr;Dual Pane Windows;Recs'd Lights;Mirror Closets,EZ Access to Frwy101..Imagine the Possibilities!
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1969
- Lot Size
- 6,900 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 2 (2 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,703 | 1,721.238 |
| Lot Size | 6,900 | 6,271.145 |
| Price | $1.27M | $1.67M |
| Price per sq ft | $745 | $972 |
| Built year | 1969 | 1965 |
| HOA | $0 | $190 |
| Days on market | 40 | 38 |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Oct 20, 2026
$1,268,000
$1,318,000
-4% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Price Change
Sep 28, 2026
$1,318,000
$1,388,000
-5% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Price Change
Sep 14, 2026
$1,388,000
Initial Listing