56 Palmwell Way, San Jose, CA 95138, USA


Property Overview:

56 Palmwell Way is a single-family residence in the Santa Teresa community of San Jose, CA 95138, built in 1984. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a bonus room with skylight, and approximately 1,277 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot. The property last sold for $940,000 in July 2020.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Average Sale Price for Similar Homes:
    Ranges from $751,842 to $880,248.
  • Schools:
    Highly rated nearby schools include Bernal Intermediate, Oak Grove High, and Glider Elementary.
  • Crime Risk:
    Moderate; 3 criminal and sex offenders reside within 1 mile.
  • Natural Disaster Risk:
    Very high earthquake risk, very low tornado risk.
  • Nearby Amenities:
    Steps from Silver Leaf Park; quick drive to Costco, Target, In-N-Out Burger, Coyote Creek Trail, Caltrain, and Highways 101 & 85.

Property Features:

  • Contemporary turnkey home with open floor plan and abundant natural light.
  • Newer flooring throughout the entire home.
  • Kitchen:
    • Stainless steel appliances
    • Gas stove
    • Granite countertops
  • Living Room:
    • Built-in Bose speakers
    • Gas fireplace
  • Bonus Room:
    • Features a skylight for extra light.
  • Upgrades:
    • Replaced HVAC system
    • Higher-capacity water heater
    • Water softener
    • Nest smart home system
  • Outdoor Space:
    • New pavers
    • Modern pergola with steel framing
    • Seat walls
    • Custom vertical herb garden
    • Custom outdoor kitchen with mini pergola
    • Vinyl above-ground pool (removable platform to reclaim green space)
  • Backyard:
    • Designed for relaxation and entertaining
    • Built-in BBQ and spacious patio
    • Easy-to-maintain lawn, raised garden beds, and mature trees

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Santa Teresa/South San Jose location
  • Minutes from parks, trails, shopping, and dining
  • Easy access to major highways (101 & 85) and public transit
  • Family-friendly neighborhood with good schools and outdoor recreation

Price and Status History

date type price
1992-01-28 Sold 200000
1996-03-28 Sold 186000
1998-10-26 Sold 267500
1998-12-10 Sold 267500
2005-03-18 Sold 550000
2012-09-28 Sold 387000
2012-10-17 Sold 459800
2012-11-09 Sold 465000
2015-05-06 Sold 708000
2015-05-29 Sold 708000
2020-06-02 For Sale 920000
2020-06-10 Pending NaN
2020-07-13 Sold 931200
2025-04-09 Pending 1249000
2025-04-28 Pending NaN
2025-04-29 Pending NaN

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
IBM CORP. (SAN JOSE PLANT) 5600 Cottle Road, San Jose, CA 95123-3696, USA N R 19 CAD990843989 0.95

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES INC 5601 Great Oaks Parkway, San Jose, CA 95119-1003, USA 97 2023 Yes 95193BMXXX5600C 0.48
FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL USA 6341 San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose, CA 95119-1202, USA 3 2008 N/A 95119FLXTR6341S 0.58
EXSIL INC 6541 Vía del Oro, San Jose, CA 95119, USA 16 1993 N/A 95119XSLNC6541V 0.77
CANDESCENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP 6580 Vía del Oro, San Jose, CA 95119-1201, USA 18 2001 N/A 95119DSTKX6580V 0.79
JABIL CIRCUIT INC 30 Great Oaks Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95119-1309, USA 15 2015 Yes 95119JBLCR3GREA 0.89

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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
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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

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Landslide Risk Info

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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 1 2
Very high 0 0 0 2

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 1
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