16021 Alta Vista Way, San Jose, CA 95127, USA

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Property Overview:

16021 Alta Vista Way is a single-family estate home in San Jose, CA, built in 1937. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,981 sq. ft. of living space on over 1/2 acre. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and central cooling system. The property last sold for $1,735,000 in 2018; the current estimated value is $1,564,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population:

    • Community of 54,986 residents (9% growth since 2000)
    • 81% families with children
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (15.05%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.39%)

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 7.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 10.8%)

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $77,385
    • Average annual spending: $57,863

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 39.2°F (January), 72.5°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 11.1 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

  • Job Market:

    • 53.9% white-collar jobs, 46.1% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Linda Vista Elementary, Joseph George Middle, Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Learning, Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning
    • Average SAT score: 934 (below state average of 975)

Property Features:

  • Exceptional views of Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay
  • Meticulously renovated while maintaining vintage 1937 charm
  • Spacious foyer leading to a large living room with cathedral ceilings and wood-burning fireplace
  • Formal dining room with French doors to the terrace
  • Exquisite chef’s kitchen:
    • Thermador gas appliances
    • Custom cabinets
    • Soapstone countertops
    • Built-in Miele coffee/espresso machine
    • Walk-in pantry
  • Open-concept family room with access to a balcony for magnificent sunsets
  • Newly remodeled spa-like master suite with Juliette balcony and stunning views
  • Guest room and new full bath on the first floor
  • Newly refinished hardwood floors and custom cabinetry throughout
  • Downstairs: 2 bedrooms, full bath, and office
  • Private, pristine grounds with professionally landscaped orchard, fruit trees, drought-tolerant plants, and low-voltage up-lighting
  • Secure gated entrance, long private driveway, ample guest parking, and EV-equipped garage
  • Potential for subdivision, ADU, or private orchard/vineyard

Location Benefits:

  • Exclusive Highlands Hillside neighborhood above San Jose Country Club
  • Footsteps to Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
  • Minutes from major highway corridors
  • Luxury, privacy, and world-class scenery
  • Ideal for entertaining and indoor-outdoor living with covered balcony and expansive views
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Price and Status History

date type price
2000-10-21 For Sale 1165000
2000-11-06 Sold 1165000
2000-12-07 Sold 1165000
2018-04-20 For Sale 1639000
2018-05-09 Pending NaN
2018-05-18 Pending NaN
2018-06-04 Sold 1735000
2018-11-06 Sold 1165000
2018-12-07 Delisted NaN
2022-01-25 Off Market NaN
2025-02-13 For Sale 2688000
2025-02-14 Pending NaN
2025-03-12 For Sale 2499888
2025-03-14 Pending NaN
2025-04-11 Sold 2475000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
MICROMODULE SYSTEMS INC 10500-A Ridgeview Court, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA 5 1995 N/A 95014MCRMD10500 0.81

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 0 0 3
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 1

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
Central Calaveras Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 1
Central Calaveras La Costa Valley 0 0 0
Central Calaveras Lick Observatory 0 0 1
Central Calaveras Milpitas 0 0 0
Central Calaveras Mount Day 0 0 1
Central Calaveras San Jose East 0 0 0
Northern Calaveras Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 0
Northern Calaveras La Costa Valley 0 0 1
Northern Calaveras Lick Observatory 0 0 0
Northern Calaveras Milpitas 0 0 0
Northern Calaveras Mount Day 0 0 0
Northern Calaveras San Jose East 0 0 0
South Hayward Calaveras Reservoir 0 3 0
South Hayward La Costa Valley 0 0 0
South Hayward Lick Observatory 0 0 1
South Hayward Milpitas 0 0 1
South Hayward Mount Day 0 0 0
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Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 1 0
Very High 0 1 0 0
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