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Homes Near Santa Clara University: Prices Within 1, 2 and 3 Miles (2026)
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Thinking of living near Santa Clara University? We took every house that sold in the two years to October 27, 2026 and measured how far it is from Santa Clara University’s campus by the Caltrain station in Santa Clara. Here’s what houses cost within 1, 2, 3 and 5 miles, the cities and neighborhoods in that circle, and a one-click map of the homes for sale near it now.
The short answer
- Within 1 mile: 139 house sales, median $1.58M.
- Within 3 miles: 1,195 house sales, median $1.77M, $1,187 per sq ft; 66% sold over asking.
- Cities within 3 miles: Santa Clara (51%) and San Jose (49%).
- Closest neighborhoods with sales: Old Quad (Santa Clara), Cory & Bascom Gardens (San Jose), Monastery Gardens (Santa Clara) and Rose Garden (San Jose).
Shopping now?
- See the homes for sale near Santa Clara University on a map, within 1, 2 or 3 miles, live from the MLS.
- Relocation Lab: plan a move here, step by step.
- Talk to a Property Nerd about the commute and the streets that fit.
By distance
Houses (MLS property type “single family home”) sold within each distance, straight-line from the campus point; each ring includes the ones inside it.
| Within | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft | Median sq ft | Over asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile | 139 | $1.58M | $1,076 | 1,438 | 60% |
| 2 miles | 613 | $1.75M | $1,168 | 1,475 | 64% |
| 3 miles | 1,195 | $1.77M | $1,187 | 1,461 | 66% |
| 5 miles | 3,636 | $1.91M | $1,175 | 1,603 | 66% |
By city
Cities with at least 10 house sales within 3 miles. Each city links to its home types by the numbers.
| City | Sales within 3 miles | Median price | Median distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | 611 | $1.95M | 2.1 mi |
| San Jose | 584 | $1.5M | 1.9 mi |
Neighborhoods nearby
Our neighborhood guides whose house sales sit a median of 3 miles or less away, closest first (guides with at least 5 sales in the two years).
| Neighborhood | City | Median distance | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Quad | Santa Clara | 0.9 mi | $1.65M | $1,207 |
| Cory & Bascom Gardens | San Jose | 0.9 mi | $1.57M | $1,199 |
| Monastery Gardens | Santa Clara | 1.0 mi | $1.85M | $1,194 |
| Rose Garden | San Jose | 1.3 mi | $2.2M | $1,022 |
| Westwood | Santa Clara | 1.5 mi | $1.98M | $1,422 |
| College Park & The Alameda | San Jose | 1.6 mi | $1.36M | $981 |
| El Camino Homes | Santa Clara | 1.6 mi | $1.86M | $1,371 |
| Sunny Brae | Santa Clara | 1.6 mi | $1.88M | $1,354 |
| Henry Schmidt Park | Santa Clara | 1.6 mi | $1.92M | $1,371 |
| Santana Row & Valley Fair | San Jose | 1.6 mi | $1.82M | $1,180 |
| Rosemary Gardens & Rincon South | San Jose | 1.6 mi | $1.16M | $983 |
| Hanchett & Hester Park | San Jose | 1.8 mi | $1.8M | $1,049 |
| South of Forest | Santa Clara | 1.8 mi | $2.2M | $1,160 |
| Junipero Gardens | Santa Clara | 1.9 mi | $1.97M | $1,339 |
| Shasta-Hanchett Park | San Jose | 1.9 mi | $2.04M | $1,037 |
| Burbank | San Jose | 1.9 mi | $1.25M | $1,070 |
| Vendome & Hyde Park | San Jose | 2.0 mi | $1.25M | $939 |
| Mariposa Gardens | Santa Clara | 2.0 mi | $2.35M | $1,449 |
| Diridon & Delmas Park | San Jose | 2.2 mi | $1.18M | $1,087 |
| Cypress & Northlake | San Jose | 2.2 mi | $1.92M | $1,128 |
Before you choose by distance
- Miles aren’t minutes. These are straight-line distances; drive it at rush hour, or try the bike or transit route, before you decide. Our Caltrain and VTA pages map homes near the stations.
- Check what’s planned nearby. Campuses grow, and new housing and buildings change traffic and parking; ask the city about projects near the streets you like.
- Many people who work or study here live farther out for more space or a lower price; compare a few cities in the City Match-Up.
How we counted
Closed sales of houses between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2026 in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, reported to the MLS and read through the IDX feeds that power our home search, with repeat records from different feeds removed (normalized address plus sale date), measured from each sale’s map position to the campus map point, straight-line. Campus points are a single map point; large campuses spread well beyond it. Condos and townhomes aren’t in these figures because the sold feed doesn’t give their map positions. Past sales aren’t a forecast or the value of any one home.
Go deeper
See homes near 32 universities and hospitals, which cities are in Silicon Valley and home types by the numbers.
Working or studying at Santa Clara University?
A Property Nerd will map the commute, the budget and the kind of home you want, show you the streets that fit and set up a search that catches new listings the day they hit. Call (408) 373-1660 or (650) 383-8606, or book a strategy call. Commissions are negotiable, and we offer bundled services, so ask us what’s included.