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5979 Pala Mesa Drive

San Jose, CA 95123

4 beds
4 baths
3,058 sqft
4,100 sqft lot
$718 per sqft
2000 build
– on site

Beautiful 2-story home located in highly desirable Palmia Community in Santa Teresa! Inside, a newly updated interior features volume ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Walk in to a generous great room and dining room, enjoying large windows providing ample natural light. Just beyond, the kitchen has updated white cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, top of the line stainless steel appliances and island with breakfast bar. The dining nook overlooks the rear yard with the adjoining family room, featuring a gas fireplace. Off the private hallway is the study, main floor guest bedroom and full bath. Upstairs, find the expansive primary suite, bonus room, an en-suite bedroom, and additional bedroom with hall bath. There is a laundry room with built-in cabinetry as well. French doors open to primary suite with spa-inspired bath, featuring a soaking tub, stall shower and spacious dual vanity. Just past is a generous walk-in closet with storage space. The rear yard comprises of a large patio, perfect for alfresco dining. Pala Mesa is part of a HOA with common area grounds and pool. This home is walking distance to Palmia park and in a convenient location close to shopping and dining, plus easy access to Highway 85, the light rail station and Kaiser Santa Teresa.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Amy A. McCafferty / Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 17, 2025 •

MLS# ML82011348 —

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The Building

Year Built:

2000
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Architectural Style:

Mediterranean
Roof:

Concrete
Foundation:

Slab
Stories Total:

2
Common Walls:

No Common Walls

Interior

Kitchen Features:

Granite Counters
Eating Area:

Breakfast Nook, In Living Room
Flooring:

Wood, Tile
Room Type:

Retreat, Walk-In Closet, Bonus Room, Den, Great Room, Laundry
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Family Room, Gas Starter

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3058.00

Location

Directions:

From Cottle Rd, turn onto Palmia Dr. Turn left on Primrose Dr and then left on La Strada Dr. Turn left on Pala Mesa Dr. Turn right towards the end of the street, and the house is the 2nd on the left. Cross Street: La Strada Dr.
Latitude:

37.23952125
Longitude:

-121.81410693

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Zoning:

A-PD
Lot Size Area:

4100.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.0941
Lot Size SqFt:

4100.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Fencing:

Wood
Fence:

Yes

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Bathroom Features:

Double sinks in bath(s)
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

4
Full Baths:

4

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Parcel Number:

68963139

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Included:

Yes

Schools

Elementary:

OTHER
Elementary School:

Other
Middle School:

Bernal Intermediate
Middle School:

BERINT
High School:

Santa Teresa
High School:

SANTER
High School District:

Other

The Community

Association Amenities:

Spa/Hot Tub
Association:

Massingham Assoc
Association:

Yes
Association Fee:

$145
Assessments:

No

Parking

Parking Spaces:

2.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

2.00

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,198,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$11,769
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$604
HOA fees	$145
Utilities	$203 See report
Total	$12,721/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/17/25 Jun 17, 2025	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$2,198,000	128.4% (7.3% / YR)
10/11/07 Oct 11, 2007		BRIDGE	$962,500

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This house located in Blossom Valley, San Jose, CA 95123 is currently for sale for $2,198,000. 5979 Pala Mesa Drive is a 3,058 square foot house with 4 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 1 days. 5979 Pala Mesa Drive is in the Blossom Valley neighborhood of San Jose and has a WalkScore® of 31, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Herman Intermediate School, Oak Ridge Elementary School, and Santa Teresa High School.

Listing Courtesy of: CRMLS_CA and Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty. Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 00:02 on Jun 18.

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