853 Hilmar St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
OFF MARKET

853 Hilmar St
Santa Clara, CA 95050

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,476 sqft

$1,749,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,465/mo*
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$1,749,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,465/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,476 sqft

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Charming traditional home on a quiet, tree-lined street in a very desirable Santa Clara neighborhood of single family homes with longtime residents. 1,476 sq ft home on 6,600 sq ft lot.

Just renovated with new HVAC including central heat-pump heating and AC, new roof, fresh paint inside and out. Some mid-century details retained, such as original tile. Re-landscaped backyard with decomposed granite areas for dining and entertaining, lawn and flower beds. Mature trees, including lemon tree and fig tree.

Sunny 3 BR+ bonus room sunroom/4th BR, 1 bath and laundry room with washer and dryer included. Good-sized bedrooms. Breakfast area in kitchen, double oven glass-top stove and new refrigerator. Dining area. Bathroom has old-school separate shower and bathtub, both can be used simultaneously. Casement windows throughout, lots of light.

Large fenced back yard with grass and trees, child and pet-friendly. 2 car detached garage with workbench, additional parking in gated driveway. Weekly gardening service included.

Beautiful oak hardwood floors except kitchen and laundry room (linoleum), bath (tile) and sunroom (stained concrete). Operational wood-burning fireplace in LR. Neutral paint and fixtures fit any style.

Quick access to highways 17/880, 280 and 101, El Camino Real/Central Expressway/The Alameda. Short walk to Safeway, restaurants, cafes, ice cream shops, sushi, schools, Santa Clara University campus. Near many tech employers including Adobe, Zoom, Cisco, NVidia, HP Enterprise, Broadcom, etc. Near Valley Medical Center and O'Connor Hospital. Walk or bike to Santa Clara CalTrain station, a half block from VTA bus line, not far from light rail. Short distance from Santana Row and Westfield malls. Excellent schools in Santa Clara Unified School District. Westwood Elementary, Buchser Middle School, Santa Clara High School. Washington Open Elementary a short walk. Adjacent to Alameda district of restaurants and shops. Downtown San Jose 3 transit-accessible miles away, with many restaurants, theaters, SAP Center, San Jose State University and other amenities.

Available October 16.

First and last month's rent, $1,000 security deposit. Pet/s negotiable with additional deposit.

Utilities paid by tenant. Silicon Valley Power, PG&E. Weekly yard service paid by landlord. Pet deposit required.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from November 23, 2024

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Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 853 Hilmar St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Detached Off Street, On Site

Price History for 853 Hilmar St

DatePriceEventSource
11/23/2024$4,200ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
11/03/2024$4,200PriceChange
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10/25/2024$4,300PriceChange
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10/16/2024$4,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
08/22/2024$4,500ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/30/2024$4,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/10/2021ListingRemovedN/A
09/06/2018$3,600ListingRemovedN/A
08/12/2018$3,600Listed For RentN/A
09/20/2006$770,000Sold
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11/27/1996$280,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,346
Assessment$1,031,623
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 853 Hilmar St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
924 Camino Dr, Santa Clara, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
05/28/25
3
2
2,212
2285 Tulip Rd, San Jose, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
10/29/25
3
1
1,092
1911 Morse St, Santa Clara, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,245,000
08/22/25
3
2
1,421
855 Circle Dr, Santa Clara, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,920,000
05/06/25
3
2
1,425
1935 Walnut Grove Ave, San Jose, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,470,000
03/30/26
3
1
1,092
521 Camino Dr, Santa Clara, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,103,000
05/01/26
2
1
852
520 Hilmar St, Santa Clara, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
04/03/26
2
1
910
1490 Davis St, San Jose, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,236,000
04/03/26
3
1
964
842 Bellomy St, Santa Clara, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,020,000
02/18/26
2
1
816
850 Circle Dr, Santa Clara, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
06/27/25
2
2
1,295

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What Locals Say about Santa Clara

At least 788 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

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say yards are well-kept

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

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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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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    "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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  • Katelyn K.
    "A car is needed to get to my workplace which is 3 miles away. There is no available/convenient public transportation that I can use. "
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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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853 Hilmar St, Santa Clara, CA 95050 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,476 sqft single-family home. This property is not currently available for sale. 853 Hilmar St was last sold on Sep 20, 2006 for $770,000 (18,233% higher than the asking price of $4,200). The current Trulia Estimate for 853 Hilmar St is $1,749,700.