Finding Your Dream Home in Santa Clara County
Above, we looked at the art of finding that “perfect-style” home in your dream neighborhood. Let’s take a stroll through Santa Clara County’s real estate —starting with inviting examples of old charm and fresh design.
1. Heritage Charm: Campbell & Historic San Jose
• Campbell charms with mid-century bungalows (lots typically built in the ’50s–’70s), tree-lined streets, and downtown curb appeal.
• Central San Jose still houses 1920s–’30s craftsman gems—great for buyers craving character, built-in personality, and a bit of elbow grease.
2. Eichler or Bust: Sunnyvale’s Mid-Century Modern
• Sunnyvale’s southern half is a haven of classic Eichler tracts—sleek, open-concept, indoor–outdoor homes from the ’50s/’60s. These homes have clean lines and architectural flair and can also be found in other parts of the county.
3. Fresh Foundations: Rivermark & New Planned Communities
• Rivermark in Santa Clara, springing from a former state center, delivers modern townhomes, condos, parks, and community facilities—perfect for buyers craving newer layouts and amenities.
• Nearby El Camino Real corridors (San Jose, Santa Clara) have seen 2010–2020 townhouse and condo infill—sleek units, often with attached garages and proximity to transit.
4. Elevated Estates: Los Altos & Palo Alto
• Los Altos is a classic suburb: lush streets, quarter-acre minimum lots, and homes now typically priced $4 million+.
• Palo Alto and Los Altos Hills continue to feature luxury estates and new spec homes—ideal for buyers craving investment-level high-end properties .
* South County: maybe a drive to Morgan Hill and South County will excite you with the rural atmosphere of the area, with many larger lots, homes and barns, if that is important, as well as more normal housing from the last several decades, including condominiums, especially today's more prevalent townhouse style buildings. You'll find prices a bit better on the budget in the southern part of the county.
So What Does That Mean For You?
• Love the charm? Budgets under $2 million might score you a property in Campbell or historic San Jose, where character meets community.
• Crave mid-century modern? Eichlers in Sunnyvale offer style with substance—and strong appeal for resale.
• Want low-maintenance and amenities? Check new communities like Rivermark: streamlined living, parks, and transit.
• Dreaming big? Los Altos, Palo Alto, and other luxury locales remain trophy markets—with pace, prestige, and price.
Finding your perfect style—in your ideal neighborhood—can be smart, savvy, and absolutely satisfying.
Ready to explore what your future could look like? Let’s talk. The Benford Team can help!
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