1629 Tierra Buena Dr, San Jose, CA 95121
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FOR SALE

$998,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,316 sqft

1629 Tierra Buena Dr, San Jose, CA 95121

East San Jose
Est. Mortgage $6,533/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 99% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1965
$758/sqft
2 Car Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1629 Tierra Buena Dr.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

What's unique:Low-maintenance backyardNewer roofSeparate family roomLarge eat-in kitchenBeautiful hardwood floorsGreat curb appeal
Welcome to 1629 Tierra Buena Drive! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 1,316 sqft of living space in the desirable Whaley Evergreen neighborhood of San Jose. Great curb appeal welcomes you to a home lovingly cared for by the same family for over 30 years.
The versatile floor plan features beautiful hardwood floors, a large eat-in kitchen, spacious living room, and separate family room. Situated on a 5,005 sqft lot, the property features a low-maintenance backyard, attached 2-car garage, and newer roof.
Conveniently located near Lion Plaza, Sprouts Farmers Market, Eastridge Center, and an array of shops and restaurants. Easy access to major freeways provides convenient commuting throughout San Jose and Silicon Valley.
A wonderful opportunity to own a well-loved home in a convenient location ready for its next chapter!
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Alfredo Barajas Team 70010264, (408) 421-1609
Coldwell Banker Realty, (408) 723-3300
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML82063739
We estimate this home will sell faster than 99% nearby.

Home Details for 1629 Tierra Buena Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1316 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Water Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHeating Fuel: Central Forced Air
Gas & Electric
Gas: PublicUtilities
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition ShingleFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Parking Area
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Days on Market: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 67008019

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $998,000Price Per Sqft: $758

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: SanJose
School Information
Elementary School: OBWhaleyElementaryElementary School District: EvergreenElementaryHigh School District: EastSideUnionHighWalk Score: 66

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: ML82063739

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1316

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5005 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML82063739

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about East San Jose

This October

Trick-or-Treat Score

Built from what locals say about East San Jose.
  • 85% say there are sidewalks
  • 66% say there's holiday spirit
  • 44% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 507 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say parking is easy

  • 39 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

  • 23 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Bbeckwell
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for about 35 years and I’ve seen good and bad. We have a diverse ethnic mix in the community. I try to get to know all my neighbors. "
  • Josemartin
    "Good nice safe I love this area u have lived here for 10 years and I love it I often go to the wall for shopping "
  • Jdhyeah
    "It’s important to know The neighbors and what’s happening around the area. Neighbors help each other better if they know you and you know them. East San Jose is a great place to live with regard to cleanliness and orderliness. Well, crimes are everywhere but city government was able to put it to minimum with the visibility of police fleet. "
  • Trulia User
    "We have public transportation within our community . Easy to access and I feel safe to live around here"
  • Trulia User
    "Trick or treating farmers markets lots of schools near That have plenty of events for families. Eastridge mall is a place where I’ve been going since was young "
  • Trulia User
    "the libraries and the gardens and community parks along with some trails and the schools are good too we also have community pantries to get food and clothes open to anyone who may need it"
  • Trulia User
    "I drive to Milpitas from San Jose and the commute is easy M-Thursday. On Friday mornings, it more crowded. It can take 30 to 45 minutes to get home."
  • Trulia User
    "Firesworks for kids on 4th of July. Great place to gather for trick o treating on holloween. Great environment to raise children.. Parking can become hard to find from time to time. "
  • Trulia User
    "Local church events.. Car shows. There are local store events for holloween. Also there are stores that host Santa clause. "
  • Trulia User
    "Easy access to freeways and transportation . Shops are in walking distance and park are near so is the local mall"
  • Trulia User
    "A lot of parks, schools and neighborly feeling, food shopping including a full size shopping mall, convenient stores, banks, gas stations, medical services all in or near my quiet neighborhood. The hills are beautiful to walk up into. There is a Neighborhood swimming pool too. "
  • Trulia User
    "The commute around the east side and to downtown is very convenient. You can take bus 22 or 522 rapid to get downtown easily. You can also take the light rail on alum rock to the great mall or even downtown very quickly"
  • Scarlett S.
    "There public transportation around but I drive to work and I get there in 6 minutes, traffic not to bad on this side of town."
  • Aaron V.
    "It’s a great neighborhood to live in. A lot of families, a lot of outdoor space. I would recommend all to live here!"
  • Doreen S.
    "I work in Cupertino and I start before the big commute. I have no traffic going to my job. I leave early enough to not have traffic on my way hone. I drive slow around the neighborhood since there’s lots of children playing outside. "
  • Angelica R.
    "there aren't any events really often & whatever happens usually has to do with schools. its not one of those types "
  • Tammy T.
    "Dogs should have leash on so they don’t run freely any where. Keep our kids safe, dogs shouldn’t poo on someone front yard or public streets "
  • Adriana V.
    "It is very welcoming as far as a safety goes and lovely neighborhood. Everything is very local and easy access to the freeways and super markets"
  • Kristen T.
    "I've been here for years and feel pretty safe. Neighbors are nice and friendly. We all look after each other, and usually try to get together at least once a month. Cindy N"
  • Christina M. .
    "We don’t have any, if anything they all steal around here it’s very sad that you can not trust your own neighborhood "
  • Mzstephanie84
    "None. The neighborhood is horrible. People are just as horrible. No consideration for others. Too many homeless"
  • Mitzin S. J.
    "there's a nice large park in the area plus various schools around. the neighborhood feels safe both at night and during the 6"
  • Christina M. .
    "This is a very bad neighborhood many car break ins including my own. Neighbors always fight and act pathetic with street parking."
  • Ciscorican28
    "This used to be a great community. It’s gotten very congested and with the rat race, you hardly see any neighbors. Overall, it’s a decent place to raise a family. "
  • Terra
    "this neighborhood has been going down hill it's like no one cares about anything anymore. there is drugs, graffiti, fighting, robbing people and homes. and yards not being maintained."
  • caroline t
    "not safe. not clean. no enforcement. many problems created by high density life styles. forget about parking..............."
  • Maribel L.
    "I've live in this area for ten years I now my neighbor in my place . 🏚🏚 🌞 my neighbors are very good people. "
  • Yvonne N.
    "It’s a great area to raise a family! Close to many good schools, parks and grocery stores. Minutes to the freeway as well. Great dog park at hellyer Park "
  • Thellogoodbye
    "People don't pick up their dogs poo & litter everywhere afraid my dog might cut herself or eat something"
  • Ibexha
    "Regularly neighborhood is quite but there is a family has a party every single week. They drink, talk loudly and lousy music as well. Should not live in a neighborhood with this kind of culture"
  • Mr.albert.pena
    "the park is within walking distance. and there's a neighbor who has a dog walk business. ive never used him but he seems to do a good job "
  • Jovancaballero
    "The closer you are to evergreen area the better. Schools are nice, parks are nice, and ever green plaza is a growing little community center. Farmers market and free movie nights "
  • ofelia andrade
    "Been living here since 1999, it is very quiet neighborhood with near by stores and parks. Parking is not an issue."
  • Stewart T.
    "safe area, nice parks, good public and private schools in the area. close shopping, nice library and ball field. quite and peaceful at night. short drive to airport and every major freeway. close to major silicon valley high tech companies."
  • Linda C.
    "My parents lived in this neighborhood for 49 years, same house. My kids went to Mr. Pleasant High School as well as I 30 years ago."
  • Richie r. P.
    "Live here in fourteen years and I have no issue with my neighborhood. Also, very convenient to stores, shopping mall, restaurants, schools, and etc..."
  • Dave D.
    "Dog owners would like the many parks in East San Jose."
  • Amilene T.
    "Plenty of dog walking spaces, such as Cunningham Park. In Alum Rock Park, you can hike the trails with dogs."

Market trends in East San Jose

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$992K
$9.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
0.4%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$744
$21
MoM
Available listings
75
4
MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$992K
Since last month
Increased$5K (+0.5%)
Since last year
Decreased$28K (-2.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$827K (+501.2%)
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 +62% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$992K
September 2026$1.01M
August 2026$987K
July 2026$991K
June 2026$1M
May 2026$1.01M
April 2026$1.02M
March 2026$1.05M
February 2026$1.03M
January 2026$998K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
0.13
Single-Family Home
$280,000
09/09/26
3
2
1,204
0.01
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
12/24/25
3
2
1,280
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,186,068
06/04/26
3
2
1,204
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
07/31/26
3
2
1,204
0.20
Single-Family Home
$965,000
11/11/25
4
2
1,120
0.28
Single-Family Home
$900,000
09/01/26
3
1.5
1,043
0.26
Single-Family Home
$905,000
07/16/26
4
2
1,232
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
02/13/26
4
2
1,461
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,170,000
03/20/26
3
2
1,458

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
0.01
$1,025,000
3
2
1,280
Off Market
0.01
$1,050,000
3
2
1,280
Recently Sold
0.02
$1,093,300
3
2
1,280
Off Market
0.02
$1,123,600
4
2
2,071
Off Market
0.02
$1,096,100
4
2
1,461
Off Market
0.02
$1,099,500
4
2
1,797
Off Market
0.02
$1,119,500
4
2
1,461
Off Market
0.03
$1,048,600
4
2
1,461
Off Market
0.03
$905,400
3
1
1,038
Off Market
0.03
$874,200
3
1
1,038
Off Market
0.03
$1,038,500
3
2
1,204
Off Market
0.03
$959,700
3
2
1,204
Off Market
0.03
$982,200
4
2
1,400
Off Market
0.03
$1,076,800
4
2
1,461
Off Market
0.03
$942,700
3
2
1,280
Off Market
0.03
$1,009,700
3
3
1,473
Off Market
0.03
$946,700
3
2
1,204
Off Market
0.03
$1,032,600
4
2
1,461
Off Market
0.04
$770,000
3
1.5
1,038
Recently Sold
0.04
$1,037,100
3
2
1,280
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 7, 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82063739
Listed For Sale
$998,000
Mar 15, 1995
Source: N/A
Sold
$165,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Alfredo Barajas Team, Coldwell Banker Realty, (408) 723-3300
Agent Phone: (408) 421-1609
Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-10-13 17:09:28 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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Frequently asked questions about 1629 Tierra Buena Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1629 Tierra Buena Dr?
    Based on a $998,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1629 Tierra Buena Dr in San Jose, CA is approximately $6,604 (about $5,539 principal & interest, $990 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1629 Tierra Buena Dr compare to homes in San Jose?
    1629 Tierra Buena Dr in San Jose, CA is listed at $998,000, about 1% above the $992K median sale price in San Jose.
  • What do residents say about the East San Jose neighborhood?
    Residents describe the East San Jose neighborhood in San Jose, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and well-kept. See homes for sale in East San Jose, San Jose.
  • What are the closest schools to 1629 Tierra Buena Dr?
    The closest schools to 1629 Tierra Buena Dr in San Jose, CA are George V. Leyva Intermediate School (rated 6/10), O. B. Whaley Elementary School (rated 3/10), Yerba Buena High School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 1629 Tierra Buena Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1629 Tierra Buena Dr in San Jose, CA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1629 Tierra Buena Dr?
    The lot at 1629 Tierra Buena Dr in San Jose, CA is about 0.11 acres (5,005 sq ft).
1629 Tierra Buena Dr, San Jose, CA 95121 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,316 sqft single-family home built in 1965. 1629 Tierra Buena Dr is located in East San Jose, San Jose. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLSListings Inc on Oct 7, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# ML82063739.