656 Malarin Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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OFF MARKET

$2,006,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 7, 2026
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,585 sqft

656 Malarin Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,585 sqft
$1,266/sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

656 Malarin Ave, Santa Clara, CA
Fully Remodeled | 4 Bedrooms | Huge Backyard | Central Santa Clara
Welcome to your next home! This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single-family home, 1,585 sq. ft., has been fully remodeled inside and out, including a brand-new upstairs primary suite.

Highlights:
- Newly remodeled kitchen with modern cabinetry, sleek countertops, and stainless steel appliances
- Updated bathrooms with fresh finishes
- New flooring and interior paint throughout for a bright, modern feel
- Upstairs primary suite with private bath and closet
- Central heating and cooling
- Washer and dryer included

Backyard Perks:
- Spacious, landscaped backyard ideal for entertaining, family gatherings, or relaxing evenings.
- Kids playground set included and will stay

Prime Location:
- Central Santa Clara location close to shopping, dining, and entertainment
- Easy access to Highways 101, 280, and 880
- Schools: Sutter Elementary, Buchser Middle, Santa Clara High (tenant to verify)
Move-in ready with modern upgrades, a spacious layout, and an exceptional backyard all in one of Santa Clara's most desirable neighborhoods.

Property ready to go and available to lease now! Schedule your appointment to see it today

Tenant responsible for all utilities
Owner provides monthly landscaping
656 Malarin Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,585 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $1,580,000 on Jul 1, 2020 (28,627% above the $5,500 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2025 with an asking price of $5,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 9, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,006,200, with a rent estimate of $5,529/month.

Home Details for 656 Malarin Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Community

Other
Playground

Additional Information

Playground

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
619 Robin Dr, Santa Clara, CA
0.10
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$1,808,000
03/27/26
3
2
1,742 sqft
722 Armanini Ave, Santa Clara, CA
0.14
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$1,650,000
09/02/26
3
2
1,250 sqft
690 Catala Ct, Santa Clara, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
08/07/26
3
2
1,417 sqft
625 Clara Vista Ave, Santa Clara, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,086,000
02/27/26
4
2
1,792 sqft
1992 De La Pena Ave, Santa Clara, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,240,000
09/22/25
4
2
2,390 sqft
765 Enright Ave, Santa Clara, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
02/13/26
3
1.5
1,270 sqft
2006 Stanley Ave, Santa Clara, CA
0.27
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$1,650,000
06/10/26
3
2
1,048 sqft
853 Sunset Dr, Santa Clara, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,578,000
07/22/26
3
2
1,057 sqft
2245 Rosita Ave, Santa Clara, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$2,020,000
02/23/26
4
2
1,451 sqft
738 Los Olivos Dr, Santa Clara, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,710,000
07/20/26
3
2
1,170 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Santa Clara

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$5,529/mo
Average rent
$3.76K
$65MoM
Available listings
276
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Around this home

What Locals Say about Santa Clara

At least 790 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • Nicholas Bucher
    "I work from home and don’t commute. However, it is close to many of the major freeways and it centrally located."
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  • Matthew Fisk
    "Nice easy low stress it takes me 20 minutes to get to work in downtown SJ with traffic. No problem. "
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  • Lily Herrera
    "I love this area, highly recommend to anyone looking to move here! Lots of nature and easy access to public transportation as well! "
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  • Libby Hall
    "The santa clara art and wine festival Farmers market and silicon valley pride………………………………………………………."
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  • CINDY REYES
    "Pretty fair. I work in Palo Alto and commute is not bad since I don’t have to take any freeway, so it’s all good "
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  • Lily Aurelia Herrera
    "My commute to work and school is about 10-15 mins I love it, it’s very convenient! And the public transportation is great as well! "
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  • Lily Aurelia Herrera
    "It’s very quiet and everyone keeps to themselves. I love it here, I always feel safe to go for walks at night and leave my door open during the day. "
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  • Mddqqqtfzc
    "The way the roads and expressways are designed makes it easy to get around in here. Can find a diverse range of foods, stores, and events. "
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  • Christina
    "I’ve lived here for about two years and I love it. Hopefully can stay in the area long term since it is really a great place to live."
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  • Luis Pedro Abril
    "It’s not that safe anymore , they stole my wheels in front of my house and a car converter nearby , it would be good to have more security around "
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  • Trulia User
    " good parks and great area to walk children is dogs. lots of kids at the parks as well so it’s great for socializing "
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  • Kelly D.
    "My family has lived in this neighborhood for 60+ years! It's such a wonderful place to grow up. Super close to everything while still quiet and peaceful and easily walkable to grocery stores, parks, the library and multiple schools! Just a few minutes drive to big tech companies and the treelined streets give a cozy sense of home I've yet to find elsewhere! Love it here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "nice quiet friendly area to ride bikes, walk, and jog. clean sidewalks plus lots of food spots to go with family. "
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  • Nicolette D.
    "This neighborhood is quiet, friendly, and feels mostly safe. Neighborhood could use more street lighting. Lots of dogs. Cute park nearby."
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  • Rismig M.
    "Santa Clara is a very safe neighborhood. It has it’s charm in a residential/ college town kind of area. Needs more fun places at night! Parks are well maintained with great facilities like tennis, baseball and basketball courts etc."
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  • Stephanie W. B.
    "It is diverse and safe area made of diverse families and a good school district. police and fire Department is awesome. "
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  • Bryant B.
    "Wine festival and yearly trash day for the city, also Saturday farmers market is small town feel at Franklin square"
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  • Alvaro V. .
    "This area has easy access to freeways and Caltrain, which makes it a convenient area for commuting. "
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  • William M.
    "new downtown on Franklin street to bring in new shops, restaurants and residents. Also, designated bike trail would be amazing."
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  • Shim S.
    "Civic Center Park hosts Christmas, Halloween, Easter, and summer movies in the park events. Parking is limited but it is within walking distance."
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  • Ramirez.er1408
    "There is a lot a family’s with kids so it’s always safe to drive slow. Everyone near this area is very calm and friendly with others. "
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  • Maddie R.
    "Yes, they would like living in my neighborhood . We have dog parks . "
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  • Mariah D.
    "Santa Clara does an excellent job of investing in the next generation with the focus on reinforcing good sustainability, the importance of a well rounded education of all grade levels, physical exercise and incorporation of art in their business infrastructure. "
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  • Rgamba1
    "I like this area, it’s very quiet and familiar, there’s a lot of kids and families. I have a wholefoods very close and other grocery stores "
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  • Rinsha.michu
    "some people’s behaviors on seeing them with a dog maybe.Even iam one of those sometimes..because iam not a pets fan spcly dogs iam a bit scared of them & when they walk near me I feel nervous at times.But the dog owners are responsible of their pets and I don’t have any complains regarding that."
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  • Shaik Z.
    "El Camino real is enough to everything you need also we can find all kinds of restaurants in the same road "
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  • Cathy E.
    "There are plenty of other dog owners out walking and it’s a great way to meet neighbors. There are also parks to walk around even if dogs are not allowed off leash. "
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  • Braidsweavespalace
    "There are beautiful and well maintained parks and a library where you can take your kids for some story time. General safety rules. Do not leave your child(ren) unguarded. "
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  • Jeremy P.
    "Plenty of public park space that allows dogs. Dog friendly businesses. Some home owners do seem territorial and don’t like when walking dogs pee or poop on their lawns. "
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  • Lpattison20094
    "i dont have dogs. i think there are plenty of dog parks i the city that are made available for those dog owners"
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  • Allie C.
    "There are many families in the area with a diverse background. There are beautiful parks and neighborhoods to walk in and a quaint downtown area with a nice farmers market."
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  • Nancy M.
    "The local Jesuit university is amazing! Santa Clara University. The sporting teams are fun too...the Sharks and the 49ers."
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  • Briannepottorff
    "Our apartment complex holds events for holidays. The community is empty on weekends. Nothing crazy goes on."
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  • Megan P. .
    "There’s good community events at Central Park. Friendly neighbors. Local youth baseball program is huge and largely popular in our neighborhood (Steve Carli Park)"
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  • Claudine N.
    "Parents should get to know their neighbors because neighbors actually look out for each other a lot. If they see any suspicious activity near your home, they will notify you right away. "
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  • De J. J.
    "it is safe and friendly neighborhood, police department is always around and firefighters very close. lots of stores near and walkable."
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  • Claudine N.
    "I see people walking their dogs around my neighborhood all the time. It’s a very safe and free neighborhood and I go for walks at night sometimes by myself. "
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  • James L.
    "4th of July fireworks in Central Park are pretty great, you see people playing soccer games at Maywood Park as well as BBQs all the time "
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  • Abhijitjam
    "I don’t see many dogs here. But what I see are well kept at leash. They are very well mannered. We like this community."
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  • Elronhbrd
    "You find people walking their dogs from early morning and throughout the day into the evening. Most people are responsible dog owners and clean up after their pets. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 9, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$5,500
Aug 20, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$5,500
Jul 1, 2020
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81794231
Sold
$1,580,000
May 28, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,528,000
Jan 28, 2020
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81780437
Sold
$1,130,000

Frequently asked questions about 656 Malarin Ave

  • What is 656 Malarin Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 656 Malarin Ave in Santa Clara, CA is $2,006,200.
  • What is the price history for 656 Malarin Ave?
    656 Malarin Ave in Santa Clara, CA last sold for $1,580,000 in July 2020.
  • Is Santa Clara a buyer's or seller's market?
    Santa Clara is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Santa Clara?
    The median sale price in Santa Clara is $1.68M. That is up $16.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 656 Malarin Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 656 Malarin Ave in Santa Clara, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 656 Malarin Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 656 Malarin Ave in Santa Clara, CA has in-unit laundry.

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