947 Orchid Way, San Jose, CA 95117, USA


Property Overview:

947 Orchid Way is a single-family home in San Jose, CA 95117, built in 1961. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,392 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,786 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value is $1,263,410.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Nearby Schools:

    • West Valley Middle School
    • The Harker School | Middle School
    • Leroy Anderson Elementary School
    • Award-winning Moreland Schools
  • Shopping & Dining:

    • Close to Santana Row, Valley Fair, Downtown Campbell, Main Street Cupertino, and Pruneyard Shopping Centers
    • Nearby grocery stores: Las Palmas Mercado Y Carniceria, Mitsuwa Marketplace, Lion Food Center
    • Coffee shops: Starbucks, Matcha Love, Lupicia Fresh Tea
    • Restaurants: Denny’s, Wendy’s, KFC
  • Parks & Recreation:

    • Near Starbird Park, Frank M. Santana Park, and San Tomas Park
  • Commuter Access:

    • Easy access to 280/880/85 Freeways, San Tomas and Lawrence Expressways

Property Features:

  • Light, bright, and move-in ready semi-custom home on a low-traffic street
  • Master bedroom suite
  • Spacious living room with cozy wood-burning marble tile fireplace
  • Kitchen:
    • Gleaming wood cabinets
    • New linoleum floor
    • 4-burner ceramic glass electric cooktop
    • New exhaust hood
    • Built-in dishwasher
    • Double basin sink
    • Garbage disposal
  • Separate family room with sliding door to patio and backyard
  • Remodeled bathrooms:
    • Master bath: Refinished stall tile shower, vanity top, new linoleum floor
    • Hall bath: Shower over tub, tile shower walls, laminate flooring
  • Inside laundry closet with 220V for dryer
  • Gated front brick courtyard with lemon tree
  • Landscaped front yard and lawn area
  • New interior and exterior paint
  • Window shutters
  • Central heating
  • Dual pane windows at rear wall
  • Composition shingle roof
  • Spacious manicured backyard with covered patio, lawn, and garden areas
  • 2-car attached garage with storage room, roll-up door, and automatic opener

Location Benefits:

  • Desirable West San Jose area with a great central location for shopping, dining, and entertainment
  • Near major shopping centers and entertainment districts
  • Easy freeway and expressway access for commuters
  • Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood
  • Rental estimate: $3,400–$4,119/month

Price and Status History

date type price
2011-02-01 Off Market NaN
2019-10-04 For Sale NaN
2025-03-13 For Sale 1850000
2025-03-14 For Sale 1850000
2025-03-20 Pending NaN
2025-04-18 Sold 2120000

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
LION MARKET 471 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129-1326, USA 0.64

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