Welcome to this lovely home that's been meticulously cared for by the same family for many years. The gorgeous original hardwood floors have just been refinished along with new baseboards. The country kitchen boasts oak cabinets and tile counter tops. There are updated appliances and a electric cooktop. The spacious dining area includes a coved ceiling & new chandelier. The formal living room is light filled and hosts a wood burning fireplace & custom mantel. There are 4 spacious bedrooms with updated lighting and hardwood floors. The primary suite has an attached updated bathroom with new lighting, high ceiling and an opening skylight. The hallway bath has been tastefully updated including new floor, lighting & opening skylight. The separate family room, bar, and den offer extra space for entertaining, There's a 3rd updated bath with cultured marble surfaces. The home has been freshly painted inside & out. There is new carpeting in the family room. Inside laundry and 2 outside storage sheds. The large garage can accommodate 2 cars and workbench. There's double pane windows and sliders, new recessed lighting, central forced heating & A/C throughout. Large lot with mature landscaping & fruit trees. Noddin Elementary, Union Middle, and Blue Ribbon Award winning Leigh High School.
For sale
$2,200,000
5493 Fern Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
4beds
2,356sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1959
7,200 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$934/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
William Lister 01179611 408-892-9300,
Coldwell Banker Realty 408-355-1500,
Mike Wenstrand 02068355 408-387-3885,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82057278
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Laundry, Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub, ShoweroverTub1, Skylight, SolidSurface, StallShower, StallShower2plus, Tile, Tub, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastNook, BreakfastRoom, DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile, ExhaustFan, Hookups_IceMaker
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,356
- Total interior livable area: 2,356 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 7,200 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 56711054
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $934/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,928
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000$934/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $106,928 +2% |
| 2025 | $3,046 +2.1% | $104,833 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,982 +3.5% | $102,778 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,880 +1.9% | $100,764 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,828 +4.3% | $98,789 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,710 +4% | $96,853 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,605 | $95,861 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,605 +6% | $93,982 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,459 | $92,141 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,459 +1.7% | $90,335 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,417 +6.6% | $88,565 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,268 +27.2% | $87,236 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,783 | $85,528 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $85,142 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $83,473 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $81,837 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $81,226 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $81,420 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $79,825 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $78,261 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $76,727 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $75,223 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $73,749 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $72,398 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $70,979 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $69,588 |
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Neighborhood: Cambrian Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Noddin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Dartmouth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Leigh High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: NoddinElementary
- Middle: UnionMiddle
- High: LeighHigh
- District: UnionElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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