Sold $1,150,000 856 Linda Vista ST, San Jose 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,075 sqft
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$1,150,000List $1,079,000106% of list Sold May 14, 2026
3 Beds·2 Baths·1,075 sqft·5,200 sqft lot·Built 1955
856 Linda Vista ST, San Jose, CA 95127
Listed 38 days ago · April 7, 2026  |  MLS# ML82041260
$1,003/sqft +21% vs San Jose avg
What this sale tells us: This home closed at 106% of asking after 38 days on market. Comparable San Jose homes today are pricing against this exact data point.
Price Position in San Jose
Median $1.2M
This Home $1.1M
$700K$2.7M
106%of List Price
38Days on Market
$1,069Per Sqft
$1,150,000Sold May 14, 2026
991Active in San Jose
23Active in 95127
36Avg DOM
$830Avg $/SqFt
103.5%Sale-to-List
1.9 moInventory
517Closed Last 90 Days
103.5%Sale-to-List (City)
36Avg Days on Market

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About This Home

Single-story home in San Jose's Alum Rock foothills sits on a quiet residential street with hill views from the backyard. The kitchen was recently refreshed with quartz countertops and features hardwood floors throughout the main living areas. The roof was replaced two years ago, and the furnace and central air conditioning system were replaced four years ago, providing a solid mechanical foundation with years of remaining life. The backyard captures views of the surrounding foothills, a natural backdrop that defines this pocket of east San Jose. Alum Rock Park, one of California's oldest municipal parks, offers 720 acres of trails for hiking, cycling, and picnicking within minutes of the front door. Penitencia Creek County Park provides additional open space nearby. Convenient access to highways 680 and 101 connects to Silicon Valley's major employment corridors.
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Listing courtesy of Compass · Kip Barnard
MLS# ML82041260 · Data from MLSListings Inc.
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Property Details

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1955
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 Full
Living Area
1,075 sqft
Lot Size
5,200 sqft
Garage
2 Spaces
Price/sqft
$1,003
County
SantaClara
MLS Number
ML82041260
Status
Closed
Stories
N/A
HOA
None

Interior Features

CentralForcedAir

Exterior & Lot

Composition Roof2-Car Garage0.12 Acres

Location

This HomeActivePendingSold
856 Linda Vista ST, San Jose, CA 95127 · SantaClara County

Market Context

Price Positioning
$ Price context: Listed at $1,003/sqft vs San Jose avg $830/sqft (+20.9% above).
$ Sale-to-list: San Jose homes selling at 103.5% of asking.
Velocity: City avg 36 days. This home: 38 days.
🏠 Inventory: 145 3-bedroom homes currently available in San Jose.
Source: MLSListings Inc. Timothy Alston, Broker, DRE# 01328224.
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$1,198,000Median Price+5.0% vs Last Year
36Avg DOM+2.9 days vs Last Year
991Active Listings
103.5%Sale-to-List-1.4% vs Last Year
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856 Linda Vista ST
Sold $1,150,000
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$1,069/sqft · +6.6% above list
Closed May 14, 2026
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MLSListings IDXColdwell Banker Realty
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MLSListings IDXColdwell Banker Realty
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MLSListings IDXMaxreal
Source: MLSListings Inc. Closed sales data.

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$1,681,952Avg Sale Price+5.0% vs Last Year
36Avg DOM+2.9% vs Last Year
991Active Listings
103.5%Sale-to-List
$830Price/sqft
1.9Months Inventory
517Closed (Last Mo)
Data pendingNew Listings/Mo
Source: MLSListings Inc. · May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Listed at $1,079,000 ($1,003/sqft). San Jose avg is $830/sqft, placing this +20.9% above. Comparable recent sales help frame the value.
Listed 38 days (as of April 7, 2026). San Jose average is 36 days.
Est. $6,985/mo with 20% down ($215,800) at 6.75%. Includes principal & interest ($5,599), property tax ($1,124), and insurance ($262). HOA: None.
There are 991 active listings in San Jose (145 are 3-bedroom). At $1,079,000 this is positioned against the city median of $1,198,000. Similar homes have sold at 103.5% of asking.

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Last updated: May 15, 2026 at 7:23 AM PT | Data reflects May 2026 MLS statistics
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