237 Arbor Valley Drive, San Jose, California 95119, San Jose, 95119 - 4 bed, 2 bath
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT$1,250,000
237 Arbor Valley Drive, San Jose, California 95119
4Beds
2Baths
1,567Sqft
6,000Lot
Price Vs. Estimate
The estimated value ($1,250,000) is $0 (0%) lower than the list price ($1,250,000). This property may be overpriced.
Key pros and cons
Top Pros:
Prime Location & Desirable Neighborhood: Situated in the highly desirable Santa Teresa neighborhood, offering a prime San Jose location and a family-friendly environment.
Top Cons:
Age of Property: Built in 1970, the property's age may imply original systems (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that could require future updates or maintenance, despite being described as immaculate.
Compared to the nearby listings
Price:$1.25M vs avg $1.40M ($-150,000)10%
Size:1,567 sqft vs avg 1,581 sqft48%
Price/sqft:$798 vs avg $87933%
More Insights
This property has been on the market for 47 days.
Built in 1970 (55 years old).
Condition: Built in 1970, this home has been well-maintained and features several significant updates. The property boasts new-looking laminate wood flooring throughout, modern recessed lighting, and contemporary ceiling fans in all main living areas and bedrooms. The bathroom has been updated with a modern vanity, light fixture, and subway tile. The kitchen features updated stainless steel appliances and a white subway tile backsplash, though the wood cabinets and countertops retain a more traditional, older style. Overall, the home is move-in ready with no immediate renovations required, aligning with the 'Good' condition criteria due to extensive updates within the last 5-15 years, despite the original build year.
Year Built
1970
Close
-
List price
$1.25M
Original List price
$1.25M
Price/Sqft
$798
HOA
-
Days on market
47 Days
Sold On
2025-11-17
MLS number
ML82023481
Home ConditionGood
Features
Good View:
Patio
View-
About this home
Welcome to 237 Arbor Valley Dr! Located in the highly desirable Santa Teresa neighborhood. After 32 years the sellers have decided to sell this gorgeous and nearly perfect single story 4 bed 2 bath home. From the moment you enter, this home is nothing short of AMAZING. Situated in a family friendly neighborhood near Schools, Parks, Hiking Trails, Library, Golf Course, Kaiser Hospital, Costco, VTA, Light Rail and Retail Shopping. Easy access to highway 101, 85 and 17 make this home an easy commute to all major Bay Area Tech Companies. Don't miss the opportunity to own this Immaculate home in a prime San Jose location with gorgeous mountain views!!
Nearby schools
4/10
Baldwin (Julia) Elementary School
Public,•K-6•0.2mi
6/10
Bernal Intermediate School
Public,•7-8•0.4mi
8/10
Santa Teresa High School
Public,•9-12•2.6mi
Condition Rating
Good
Built in 1970, this home has been well-maintained and features several significant updates. The property boasts new-looking laminate wood flooring throughout, modern recessed lighting, and contemporary ceiling fans in all main living areas and bedrooms. The bathroom has been updated with a modern vanity, light fixture, and subway tile. The kitchen features updated stainless steel appliances and a white subway tile backsplash, though the wood cabinets and countertops retain a more traditional, older style. Overall, the home is move-in ready with no immediate renovations required, aligning with the 'Good' condition criteria due to extensive updates within the last 5-15 years, despite the original build year.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Prime Location & Desirable Neighborhood: Situated in the highly desirable Santa Teresa neighborhood, offering a prime San Jose location and a family-friendly environment.
Exceptional Commuter Access & Amenities: Provides easy access to major highways (101, 85, 17) for convenient commutes to Bay Area Tech Companies, and is close to schools, parks, hiking trails, shopping, and essential services.
Strong Value Proposition: The listing price of $1.25M is approximately 12% below the estimated market value of $1.406M, indicating a potentially attractive investment opportunity.
Well-Maintained Single-Story Home: Described as a 'nearly perfect' and 'immaculate' single-story 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, suggesting excellent condition and a desirable layout.
Desirable Features & Views: Offers a comfortable 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout, a good-sized 6000 sqft lot, gorgeous mountain views, and access to a highly-rated high school (Santa Teresa High School, rating 8).
Cons
Age of Property: Built in 1970, the property's age may imply original systems (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that could require future updates or maintenance, despite being described as immaculate.
Lower-Rated Elementary School: The assigned elementary school, Baldwin (Julia) Elementary, has a rating of 4, which may be a concern for families prioritizing top-tier primary education.
Lack of Specific Modern Upgrade Details: While generally described as 'immaculate,' the description lacks specific details on recent major renovations or modern upgrades (e.g., kitchen/bath remodels, energy efficiency) that buyers often seek in a competitive market for a home of this age.