Does Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Is Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Would people walk alone at night in Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say streets are well-lit

Is parking easy in Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say parking is easy

Do kids play outside in Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say kids play outside

Is Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say it's quiet

Does Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say yards are well-kept

Are neighbors friendly in Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is there wildlife in Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA?

As of early 2026, 26% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Ponderosa, Sunnyvale, CA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there are community events

What is 1005 Helen Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1005 Helen Ave in Sunnyvale, CA is $831,100 .

Is Sunnyvale a buyer's or seller's market?

Sunnyvale is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Sunnyvale?

The median sale price in Sunnyvale is $1.86M. That is up $62.83K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Ponderosa neighborhood?

Residents describe the Ponderosa neighborhood in Sunnyvale, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Ponderosa, Sunnyvale .

Does 1005 Helen Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1005 Helen Ave in Sunnyvale, CA has in-unit laundry.

Does 1005 Helen Ave have a garage?

Yes, 1005 Helen Ave in Sunnyvale, CA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$831,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,347 sqft

1005 Helen Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Ponderosa

Est. Refi. Payment $5,273/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$831K

Since last month

$25K (-3%)

Since last year

$3K (+0.3%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +136% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$831K
August 2026	$826K
July 2026	$857K
June 2026	$839K
May 2026	$855K
April 2026	$901K
March 2026	$955K
February 2026	$931K
January 2026	$860K
2025
December 2025	$911K
November 2025	$864K
October 2025	$892K
September 2025	$945K
August 2025	$828K
July 2025	$874K
June 2025	$857K
May 2025	$923K
April 2025	$1.03M
March 2025	$1.04M
February 2025	$1.22M
January 2025	$934K
2024
December 2024	$1.06M
November 2024	$979K
October 2024	$1.06M
September 2024	$1.02M
August 2024	$912K
July 2024	$1.02M
June 2024	$1.04M
May 2024	$1.03M
April 2024	$1.03M
March 2024	$1.03M
February 2024	$1.02M
January 2024	$984K
2023
December 2023	$1.04M
November 2023	$1.01M
October 2023	$963K
September 2023	$1.02M
August 2023	$942K
July 2023	$985K
June 2023	$1.04M
May 2023	$959K
April 2023	$932K
March 2023	$907K
February 2023	$883K
January 2023	$891K
2022
December 2022	$876K
November 2022	$928K
October 2022	$940K
September 2022	$952K
August 2022	$924K
July 2022	$940K
June 2022	$974K
May 2022	$988K
April 2022	$1.06M
March 2022	$1.08M
February 2022	$1.26M
January 2022	$1.21M
2021
December 2021	$1.17M
November 2021	$1.11M
October 2021	$1.04M
September 2021	$1M
August 2021	$992K
July 2021	$987K
June 2021	$1M
May 2021	$1.06M
April 2021	$1M
March 2021	$1.02M
February 2021	$1.03M
January 2021	$1.03M
2020
October 2020	$905K
September 2020	$872K
August 2020	$1.03M
July 2020	$996K
June 2020	$1M
May 2020	$982K
April 2020	$1.03M
March 2020	$1.05M
February 2020	$1.01M
January 2020	$352K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1005 Helen Ave #2, Sunnyvale, CA	0.00	Townhouse	$800,000	05/15/26	2	2	1,347
3679 Brach Way, Santa Clara, CA	0.40	Townhouse	$1,460,000	04/27/26	3	2.5	1,803
3625 Brach Way, Santa Clara, CA	0.42	Townhouse	$1,350,000	03/17/26	3	2.5	1,803
1363 Sarita Way, Santa Clara, CA	0.42	Townhouse	$1,428,000	08/03/26	3	2.5	1,845
1351 Casa Ct, Santa Clara, CA	0.45	Townhouse	$1,300,000	06/25/26	3	2.5	1,845
889 Rattan Ter, Sunnyvale, CA	0.51	Townhouse	$1,530,000	05/04/26	3	2.5	1,701
1128 Pomeroy Ave, Santa Clara, CA	0.86	Townhouse	$1,240,000	08/26/26	3	2	1,325
979 Pinto Palm Ter #24, Sunnyvale, CA	0.43	Townhouse	$960,000	08/14/26	2	2	1,191
963 Bellomo Ave, Sunnyvale, CA	0.83	Townhouse	$1,600,000	08/25/26	3	2.5	1,663
922 Noble Fir Trl #5, Sunnyvale, CA	0.83	Townhouse	$1,132,000	07/16/26	2	3	1,121

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1005 Helen Ave #2, Sunnyvale, CA 94086	0.00	$800,000	2	2	1,347	Recently Sold
1201 Sycamore Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94086	0.07	-	2	1	720	Off Market
1201 Sycamore Ter #19, Sunnyvale, CA 94086	0.07	$246,100	2	2	920	Off Market
1201 Sycamore Ter #129, Sunnyvale, CA 94086	0.07	$197,000	2	1	720	Off Market
1201 Sycamore Ter #172, Sunnyvale, CA 94086	0.07	$239,000	2	2	1,040	Recently Sold
1201 Sycamore Ter #39, Sunnyvale, CA 94086	0.07	$288,000	3	2	1,287	Recently Sold
1201 Sycamore Ter #92, Sunnyvale, CA 94086	0.07	$239,600	2	1	714	Off Market
1201 Sycamore Ter #87, Sunnyvale, CA 94086	0.07	$195,800	2	-	800	Off Market
1201 Sycamore Ter #161, Sunnyvale, CA 94086	0.07	$152,400	1	1	418	Off Market
1201 Sycamore Ter #155, Sunnyvale, CA 94086	0.07	$305,900	3	3	1,286	Off Market
1201 Sycamore Ter #113, Sunnyvale, CA 94086	0.07	$156,400	2	-	520	Off Market
1201 Sycamore Ter #68, Sunnyvale, CA 94086	0.07	$252,000	2	2	800	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Townhouse

Built in 1983

1,347 sqft

$617/sqft

Garage

About this House

1347ft - Nice 2Bd, 2Bath, 2Car Garage + Bonus Loft Townhouse, Sunnyvale
$3400 per month
- Available now
- 2 bedroom, 2 baths, 2 car garage, loft
- 2 story townhouse
- 1347 sq ft
- vaulted ceilings on living, dining and master bedroom
- master bedroom upstairs with walk in closet
- lower level bedroom with private bath, wet bar area and 2 closets
- bonus loft for storage or extra room
- wall to wall carpet
- hardwood floor in kitchen
- patio
- heater and air conditioning
- washer and dryer
- refrigerator
- stove/oven
- dish washer
- near El Camino and Lawrence Expressway
- close to many restaurants and shops
- 1 month's rent for security deposit
- no pets
- no smoking, no incense

- address: 1005 helen ave #a, sunnyvale ca 94086

Renter responsible for gas, electricity, cable/internet.

1005 Helen Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,347 sqft townhouse in Ponderosa, built in 1983. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2024 with an asking price of $3,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 25, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $831,100, with a rent estimate of $4,421/month.

Home Details for 1005 Helen Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1983
Property Type / Style Property Type: Townhouse

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 25, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Jul 17, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$3,500
Jan 29, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Dec 3, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$3,400
Nov 22, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Nov 13, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$3,200
Feb 6, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$3,200
Jan 6, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$3,200
Sep 22, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$465,000
Aug 5, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$475,000
Mar 24, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$399,000
Jan 26, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$399,000
Mar 17, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$499,000
Mar 6, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$499,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Sunnyvale

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.86M

$62.83KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

104.3%

0.5%MoM

Price per sq ft

$1.26K

$55MoM

Available listings

142

42MoM

Around this home

Braly Elementary School
K-5
Public
381 Students
Santa Clara Unified School District
9/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Better schools in Santa Clara, not great. Principal hand picked by super - enough said. Few good teachers but not enough. Whole school needs a real leader who will shake up entire school
Parent Review
4y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Ponderosa

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What Locals Say about Ponderosa

At least 149 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say there are sidewalks
87 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say car is needed
72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
72 % Say people would walk alone at night
71 % Say streets are well-lit
68 % Say parking is easy
65 % Say kids play outside
65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
64 % Say it's quiet
59 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say yards are well-kept
43 % Say neighbors are friendly
41 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
26 % Say there's wildlife
20 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Alejandra Alvarez Albarran
Visitor
7mo ago
"There are some small parks around that might be good for families. Good options for grocery stores. "
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Gtqcyvrfct
Resident
1y ago
"Cross sections with busy streets often. So you end up walking in one little area rather than getting to continuously explore on paths. "
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Trulia User
Resident
4y ago
"I've lived here for about a year and it's been great. close to a lot of unique food and all freeways. fairly mellow. acceptable parking"
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Esmcmillan2
Resident
6y ago
"Lots of trees. Ethnic stores abound. Safe and friendly community. Plenty of walking spaces and parks. Excellent community resources."
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Alison M.
Resident
6y ago
"Lots of tech workers. Couples with small children and empty nesters. Have only met one of our neighbors in the adjacent townhouse after living here for a year. "
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Ivonne G.
Resident
6y ago
"People dont mind dogs so as long as their owner picks up after them. We are dog owners and never felt ousted for having our dog walk around the neighborhood with us."
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Eric F.
Resident
6y ago
"boring, not much going on. can't wait to get out of here. only few kids for mine to make friends. getting very crowded. "
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Ivonne G.
Resident
6y ago
"This neighborhood has a lot of ethic stores and restaurants. Parks are well maintained and many places that are within walking distance. "
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Eric F.
Resident
6y ago
"quiet, nice, been here 10 years. convenient, too expensive, very Indian/Chinese. I work 10 min from home. "
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Emily F.
Resident
7y ago
"Lots of families and lots of arenas for kids to run around safely in this neighborhood including a pool. The nearby road is low speed as well. "
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Christopher.pouliot
Resident
7y ago
"not to unique, there's alot of shopping in the area,. lots of ethnic food, there's a school nearby and some nice parks"
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Bspagle
Resident
7y ago
"A lot of people abandon their cars here so parking can be difficult to find! I wish more city officials would take action and tow these cars so parking would be easier. I’ve reported a few cars and they have done nothing. "
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Vikrant B.
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"Dog walkers need to clean up after pets because the neighborhood is an urban residential area. Generally, pet owners are welcome in most rentals."
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Jkboeing
Resident
7y ago
"Know your school zones before moving here. We live 2 streets out of the school zone of the school closest to us (5min walk). "
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Jessica r. m.
Resident
8y ago
"Lots of families in the neighborhood, very safe and neighbors are friendly. Good schools in the area."
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Patricia S.
Resident
8y ago
"The neighbors in my street all k ow each other and look after each other . Something you don’t find much anymore "
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Trulia User
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"lovely neighborhood w decent neighbors and convenient access. quiet streets. many kids and families"
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Joseph K.
Resident
8y ago
"You can actually make real friends with your neighbors. The park is great for kids and adults. You get a real sense of community here. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1005 Helen Ave

What is 1005 Helen Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1005 Helen Ave in Sunnyvale, CA is $831,100.
Is Sunnyvale a buyer's or seller's market?
Sunnyvale is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Sunnyvale?
The median sale price in Sunnyvale is $1.86M. That is up $62.83K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Ponderosa neighborhood?
Residents describe the Ponderosa neighborhood in Sunnyvale, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Ponderosa, Sunnyvale.
Does 1005 Helen Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1005 Helen Ave in Sunnyvale, CA has in-unit laundry.
Does 1005 Helen Ave have a garage?
Yes, 1005 Helen Ave in Sunnyvale, CA has a garage.