Perfectly perched in the exclusive Highlands Hillside neighborhood above the prestigious San Jose Country Club, this luxurious five bedroom home offers ineffable west facing Bay Area views, warm sunsets, and world class ambience. Set on a sprawling half acre, potential for a subdivision, an ADU, and your own private orchard/vineyard. This exquisitely remodeled home blends classic charm with modern convenience, featuring a designer chef's kitchen, a luxurious primary suite, and elegant formal living/dining spaces ideal for entertaining year round. A spacious open covered balcony provides an idyllic indoor-outdoor living experience with world class views.
The professionally landscaped grounds boast a rich substantial orchard, a variety of specimen fruit trees and shrubs, low maintenance drought-tolerant plants, low voltage up lighting, a secure gated entrance with long private driveway, ample guest parking, and an EV-equipped garage. Located in the County within footsteps to the sprawling Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve and minutes from major highway corridors, this home offers a rare combination of luxury, privacy, and stunning scenery. Not to miss!
Sold for $2,475,000
$2,475,000
16021 Alta Vista Way, San Jose, CA 95127
5beds
2,981sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1937
0.53 Acres Lot
$2,392,400 Zestimate®
$830/sqft
$5,831 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,392,400
$2.18M - $2.63M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bill Gorman 01053691 704-609-8284,
Coldwell Banker Realty 408-996-1100,
Drew Reid 01332884 408-515-1362,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Pam Rodgers, 01748566
Intero Real Estate Services
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81993709
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Laundry
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Granite, Marble, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, StallShower2plus
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Stone, ExhaustFan, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Built In Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Tile
- Doors: None
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Other Location, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,981
- Total interior livable area: 2,981 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, On Street, Parking Area, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City Lights, Golf Course, Hills, Mountain(s), Valley
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Mostly Level, Sloped Down, Sloped Up
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 61203011
- Zoning: R1-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $830/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,974,129
- Annual tax amount: $26,299
- Date on market: 2/13/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2025 | Sold | $2,475,000-1%$830/sqft |
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| 4/2/2025 | Pending sale | $2,499,888$839/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Contingent | $2,499,888$839/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Price change | $2,499,888-7%$839/sqft |
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| 2/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,688,000+54.9%$902/sqft |
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| 6/4/2018 | Sold | $1,735,000+5.9%$582/sqft |
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| 5/9/2018 | Pending sale | $1,639,000$550/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Los Gatos #81701800 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,639,000+40.7%$550/sqft |
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| 12/7/2000 | Sold | $1,165,000$391/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,299 +1.7% | $1,974,129 +2% |
| 2024 | $25,856 +1.7% | $1,935,421 +2% |
| 2023 | $25,434 +2.3% | $1,897,473 +2% |
| 2022 | $24,851 +3.6% | $1,860,269 +2% |
| 2021 | $23,985 +1.1% | $1,823,794 +1% |
| 2020 | $23,734 | $1,805,094 +2% |
| 2019 | $23,734 +15.1% | $1,769,700 +14.7% |
| 2018 | $20,619 | $1,542,822 +2% |
| 2017 | $20,619 -0.8% | $1,512,571 +2% |
| 2016 | $20,778 +44.5% | $1,482,914 +41.2% |
| 2015 | $14,378 +23.1% | $1,050,000 +23.5% |
| 2014 | $11,680 | $850,000 +3.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $823,400 +12.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $730,000 -3.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $756,000 -6.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $812,200 -34.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,233,900 +23.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $999,000 -11% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,122,500 +1% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,111,500 +17% |
| 2005 | -- | $950,000 -12.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,087,200 +5% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,035,500 +9% |
| 2002 | -- | $950,000 -18.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,165,000 |
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Neighborhood: East Foothills
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Linda Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 1/10Joseph George Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10James Lick High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: AlumRockUnionElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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