The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 95129 sells for about $1,898,800, or $914 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 12 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,761 a month.
ZIP 95129 — San Jose
The 95129 housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and strong demand, driving prices upward. Buyers are acting quickly, often paying above list price, supported by the area's high household incomes and proximity to major tech employers.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and professionals working in the tech sector who prioritize access to top-tier public schools and proximity to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 8.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 12 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 4.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 95129, Santa Clara County, CA
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within the Cupertino Union and Fremont Union High School districts, which are widely recognized for academic excellence.
The area benefits from its proximity to major Silicon Valley technology employers and robust infrastructure, maintaining high demand for residential real estate.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents benefit from central access to major Silicon Valley employment hubs via Highway 85 and I-280, with a mean commute time of approximately 26 minutes.
The ZIP features access to local parks and greenbelts, with proximity to major shopping centers like Westgate Center and Santana Row.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates due to the area's desirability and proximity to major tech campuses.
The economy is anchored by the Silicon Valley technology sector, with a high concentration of major tech employers and professional services.
The area is served by major highway corridors including Highway 85 and I-280, facilitating regional transit across the South Bay.
Parcels are subject to Santa Clara County property tax assessments and various local school and utility district levies.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov profiles for ZCTA 95129.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- California's Great America4.46.4 mi
- Happy Hollow Park & Zoo4.57.1 mi
- Roaring Camp4.618.8 mi
- Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose4.65.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's Milpitas - San Jose4.19.2 mi
- Levi's Stadium4.46.8 mi
- SAP Center4.65.1 mi
- Topgolf4.28.2 mi
- Winchester Mystery House4.52.2 mi
- Santa Clara Convention Center4.36.9 mi
- Westfield Valley Fair4.42.6 mi
- California's Great America4.46.4 mi
- Winchester Mystery House4.52.2 mi
- AMC Mercado 204.25.8 mi
- Happy Hollow Park & Zoo4.57.1 mi
- Winchester Mystery House4.52.2 mi
- Computer History Museum4.79 mi
- Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose4.65.4 mi
- The Tech Interactive4.45.6 mi
- Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University4.813.4 mi
- Alviso Marina County Park4.58.7 mi
- Vasona Lake County Park4.74.8 mi
- Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve4.77 mi
- Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve4.812.5 mi
- Shoreline Park4.710.3 mi
- Westpoint Harbor LLC4.718.2 mi
- Topgolf4.28.2 mi
- San Jose Municipal Golf Course47.3 mi
- Pruneridge Golf Club4.22.2 mi
- Ed R. Levin County Park4.712.4 mi
- The Golf Club At Moffett Field4.38.4 mi
- Westfield Valley Fair4.42.6 mi
- Great Mall4.39.1 mi
- Santana Row4.52.4 mi
- Westfield Oakridge4.37.8 mi
- San Francisco International Airport4.330.6 mi
- San Jose Mineta International Airport4.45.2 mi
- Elevation LVK4.328.5 mi
- The Club at SJC A154.35.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional shopping and dining destination.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.