The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 95139 sells for about $1,177,500, or $664 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.9% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 6 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,452 a month.
ZIP 95139 — San Jose
The 95139 housing market shows signs of stabilization with a high median sale price and low inventory levels. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight correction, the market remains competitive with a high sale-to-list ratio. Demand is driven by the area's strong economic ties to the Silicon Valley tech sector.
This ZIP is well-suited for established professionals and families seeking proximity to Silicon Valley employment centers while maintaining access to suburban amenities.
Median prices moved down 8.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 6 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 118% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.6% · poverty 2.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 95139, Santa Clara County, CA
The area is served by schools within the San Jose Unified School District, generally reflecting the high educational standards of the Silicon Valley region.
The area faces standard California wildfire and seismic risks, with property insurance markets reflecting regional climate-related premium adjustments.
Located in San Jose, the area benefits from proximity to major Silicon Valley tech employers and ongoing regional infrastructure investments.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents typically commute via Highway 101 or local transit corridors toward major employment hubs in San Jose and the broader Silicon Valley.
The area features access to local parks and trails, with proximity to the shopping and dining amenities of South San Jose.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, typical of the San Jose metro area.
The economy is anchored by the technology sector and professional services prevalent throughout the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metropolitan area.
The area is served by regional highway networks and local transit services connecting to the broader San Jose transit system.
Development is primarily focused on infill and residential maintenance within the established suburban footprint.
The Santa Clara County Assessor manages property valuations in accordance with state constitutional mandates.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, county, and school district levies, including those for the San Jose Unified School District.
Property insurance availability and premiums are influenced by statewide wildfire risk mitigation requirements and regional market conditions.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- California's Great America4.416.6 mi
- Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park4.516.6 mi
- Happy Hollow Park & Zoo4.58.8 mi
- Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose4.610 mi
- Dave & Buster's Milpitas - San Jose4.115.2 mi
- Levi's Stadium4.416.7 mi
- SAP Center4.610.6 mi
- Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park4.516.6 mi
- Topgolf4.217.8 mi
- Winchester Mystery House4.512.2 mi
- Westfield Valley Fair4.412.2 mi
- Winchester Mystery House4.512.2 mi
- Happy Hollow Park & Zoo4.58.8 mi
- Vasona Lake County Park4.711.6 mi
- Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve4.812.9 mi
- Winchester Mystery House4.512.2 mi
- Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose4.610 mi
- The Tech Interactive4.410.1 mi
- Intel Museum4.515.7 mi
- Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum4.611.6 mi
- Vasona Lake County Park4.711.6 mi
- Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve4.812.9 mi
- Municipal Rose Garden4.711.7 mi
- Emma Prusch Farm Park4.69.1 mi
- Alum Rock Park4.712.2 mi
- San Jose Municipal Golf Course412.6 mi
- Cinnabar Hills Golf Club4.73.9 mi
- Coyote Creek Golf Club4.34 mi
- Los Lagos Golf Course4.36.3 mi
- Santa Teresa Golf Club4.20.9 mi
- Westfield Valley Fair4.412.2 mi
- Santana Row4.512.2 mi
- Westfield Oakridge4.35.8 mi
- Macy's4.212.1 mi
- Eataly412.2 mi
- San Jose Mineta International Airport4.413.2 mi
- The Club at SJC A154.313.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides green space and outdoor activity areas for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.