Santa Clara Home Value
Estimator & Market Report
From Rivermark (95054) to the historic Old Quad near Santa Clara University (95050), the City of Santa Clara offers deep tech-worker demand and — as a general-law city — no municipal transfer tax. Get a free, address-specific estimate for 95050, 95051, 95054.
Santa Clara at a glance
Local transfer / conveyance tax
Santa Clara
Santa Clara is a general-law city with NO separate city transfer tax. Sellers pay only the Santa Clara County documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 ($0.55 per $500) of sale price. Santa Clara sellers are exempt from tiered municipal conveyance taxes such as San Jose's Measure E or Mountain View's Measure G. Allocation is negotiable.
Santa Clara neighborhoods & 1% savings
Representative pricing anchors by neighborhood and attendance zone, with estimated listing-side savings when you sell with Equitas' 1% listing fee instead of a traditional 2.5%.
| Neighborhood / Zone | Zip | Key pricing drivers | Est. 1% vs 2.5% savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermark | 95054 | Newer master-planned homes, town center walkability, quick 101 access | $28,500on ~$1,900,000 |
| Old Quad | 95050 | Historic character homes near SCU, walkable to Franklin Square | $26,250on ~$1,750,000 |
| Mariposa Gardens | 95051 | Family turnover, Cupertino Union feeders in west pockets | $30,000on ~$2,000,000 |
| Calabazas | 95051 | Tech-commuter demand, mid-century stock, strong resale | $31,500on ~$2,100,000 |
Savings = 1.5% of a representative sale price (2.5% traditional listing side minus Equitas' 1%). Actual prices vary by home; buyer-side compensation and closing costs are separate and shown in your net sheet.
Top-rated schools
Santa Clara Unified (with Cupertino Union feeders in some west pockets)
- • Wilcox High
- • Santa Clara High
- • Don Callejon (Rivermark)
Feeder patterns and the Rivermark/west-side boundaries are meaningful price drivers; homes mapped to stronger elementaries command a per-square-foot premium.
Parks & green spaces
- Central Parkswim center, lake, walking loops, library
- Rivermark Plaza greenstown-center lawns, dining, playground
Dining & downtown
Franklin Square & The Alameda
- • Pizzeria Venti
- • Loft Bar & Bistro
Full-service in Santa Clara, for a 1% listing fee
Equitas Homes provides complete listing representation — pricing strategy, professional marketing, negotiation and closing — for a 1% listing fee instead of a traditional 2.5–3%. It's not just what you sell for; it's what you keep.
Selling a home in Santa Clara
Estimates are automated and for information only — not an appraisal or guaranteed sale price. School boundaries, taxes, and market figures change; verify current details before listing.