Almaden Valley
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By Zaid Hanna, Broker, Real Estate 38 · CA DRE #01421581 · Updated November 2026
Almaden Valley is a residential neighborhood in the southern foothills of San Jose, mostly within ZIP code 95120. It borders Almaden Quicksilver County Park and the Santa Teresa foothills, and most homes are single-family houses, with some townhomes, condos, and larger hillside and foothill lots.
My team and I help buyers and sellers here as part of our broader San Jose practice. Based on public MLS-derived records reviewed through September 15, 2026, I have represented buyers, sellers, or both sides in 51 closed Almaden Valley transactions. Below you'll find current prices, what to check on a specific address, and how I approach buying and selling here.
Almaden Valley is quieter and more spread out than most of San Jose, with residential streets, cul-de-sacs, and homes that back up to open space. Almaden Quicksilver County Park and Almaden Lake Park are close by for hiking, biking, and time outdoors, and Almaden Expressway and Highway 85 connect the area to the rest of Silicon Valley.
Buyers often ask me about specific pockets, including Copperwood, Campagna, Country Club, Sunrise Almaden, South Almaden, and Glenview Serenity. Each has its own mix of lot sizes, home ages, and HOA rules, so I compare a home against sales in its own pocket, not the valley as a whole.
Schools are split across districts. Part of the neighborhood is in Union School District for elementary and middle school, and part is in San Jose Unified School District for every grade. Two homes a few streets apart can land in different boundaries, so I verify each address with the district directly. My Almaden Valley school boundaries guide walks through how.
Almaden Valley is one of the higher-priced parts of San Jose, and homes here tend to turn over more slowly than the city as a whole. Price depends heavily on the specific pocket, lot size, views, school boundary, and condition, so neighborhood averages are only a starting point. Here are the latest monthly numbers.
In October 2026, the median single-family home in Almaden Valley sold for $2,131,000, down 3.1% from October 2025 ($2,200,000). Homes took about 28 days on market and sold at 100.1% of list price overall.
Source: MLSListings MLS data for the Almaden Valley MLS area of San Jose, compiled by Information Designs. With 24 sales in a month, the median can swing noticeably from one month to the next. See our San Jose housing market report for citywide figures and other San Jose neighborhoods.
Based on public MLS-derived records reviewed through September 15, 2026, I have represented clients in 51 closed Almaden Valley, San Jose transactions: 33 on the buyer side, 16 on the seller side, and 2 where I represented both sides. They span land, condos, townhomes, and single-family homes, including hillside and foothill lots. That is my documented history in the neighborhood, not a ranking.
Across San Jose, Real Estate 38 has been recognized as the #1 real estate group in San Jose by sold units, based on MLS and RealTrends data from 2018 to 2026. You can read more about my background on my profile page.
The biggest risks in Almaden Valley are address-specific, so I check these before a buyer writes an offer:
Moving from outside the area? Start with my guide to relocating to Almaden Valley, then see how I work with San Jose home buyers.
Because fewer homes sell here each month, pricing against the right comparable sales matters more than in denser parts of San Jose. I price against recent sales in the same pocket and lot type, then adjust for condition, views, and the school boundary.
See my San Jose home selling process or the full guide to selling your San Jose home.
Whether you're buying your first Almaden Valley home or getting ready to sell one, I'll give you the numbers for your specific street and a clear plan. Call me at 408-515-1613 or send me a message.
Yes. Almaden Valley is a neighborhood in the southern foothills of San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County, mostly within ZIP code 95120. It borders Almaden Quicksilver County Park and the Santa Teresa foothills. Homes there use San Jose addresses, and the area is part of the city's broader South San Jose housing market.
In October 2026, the median single-family home in Almaden Valley sold for $2,131,000 based on MLSListings data for the Almaden Valley MLS area. Prices vary widely by pocket, lot size, views, and condition, and with roughly 20 sales a month the median can move noticeably. The market snapshot on this page is updated monthly.
Ask for documented Almaden Valley sales, not general claims, and ask how they check address-level issues like school boundaries, fire zones, wells, and HOAs. For reference, I'm Zaid Hanna of Real Estate 38, and I have represented clients in 51 closed Almaden Valley transactions (33 buyer side, 16 seller side, 2 both sides), based on public MLS-derived records reviewed through September 15, 2026.
Confirm the school district for the exact address, check whether the home sits in a mapped fire hazard zone or a dam inundation area, find out whether it uses a private well or septic system, and ask whether it belongs to an HOA. These items vary from street to street in Almaden Valley and can change insurance, costs, and resale value.
Fewer homes sell here each month than in denser parts of San Jose, so the asking price needs to match recent sales in the same pocket and lot type. Prepare disclosures early, since fire zone, well or septic, and dam inundation items are common. Strong presentation matters more when inventory is up from a year earlier.
Almaden Valley is mostly single-family homes, along with some townhomes and condos, land, and larger hillside and foothill lots. Some subdivisions have HOAs and many single-family lots don't. Because homes vary so much in lot size, age, and views, I compare each property against recent sales in its own pocket rather than the valley as a whole.
For more guidance, explore current homes for sale, learn about buying a home in San Jose, review our San Jose home selling process, or meet Zaid Hanna and the Real Estate 38 team.
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36,599 people live in Almaden Valley, where the median age is 49 and the average individual income is $113,563. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Almaden Valley has 12,381 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Almaden Valley do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 36,599 people call Almaden Valley home. The population density is 5,132 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Almaden Valley, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Liquors Viavaliante, The Oasis Cafe, and Almaden Liquor Mart.
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| Dining | 0.81 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.99 miles | 9 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.55 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.04 miles | 6 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.12 miles | 3 reviews | 2.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.68 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.55 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.71 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.77 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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