21195 Bertram Rd

900 Sq. Ft.
$1,356 / Sq. Ft.
900
Sq. Ft.
$1,356
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled between two of the Bay Areas largest open space preserves is the rare opportunity to own a historic Creekside cottage in New Almaden. An ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts or individuals seeking an opportunity to retreat to a peaceful setting graced by large oaks, singing birds and a babbling year-round creek. This cozy two-bedroom cottage is immersed in nature. Every window frames a view out to the garden and neighboring open space. Included on the property are two recently renovated...Nestled between two of the Bay Areas largest open space preserves is the rare opportunity to own a historic Creekside cottage in New Almaden. An ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts or individuals seeking an opportunity to retreat to a peaceful setting graced by large oaks, singing birds and a babbling year-round creek. This cozy two-bedroom cottage is immersed in nature. Every window frames a view out to the garden and neighboring open space. Included on the property are two recently renovated bonus buildings filled with light and opportunity for work or recreation. Additional exterior storage, built to complement the existing structures and finished garage to be used as proper rooms. New Almaden is the South Bays best kept secret. Neighbors join together with their pride and love for their charming neighborhood and community. An active community club located at the end of Bertram Rd. hosts frequent family friendly events. Families will appreciate that this extraordinary cottage is located within one of the most highly acclaimed school districts. This ensures access to top-tier educational opportunities, adding to the property's appeal for those with children or planning for the future. Don't miss your chance to own this rare gem, one of the last truly great neighborhoods.
  1. Listed by Chris Boehner • DRE #01890765 • Brokerage DRE #00358728 • Richard G. Matusich & Assoc., Inc. • 408-499-0122

Property Details for 21195 Bertram Road

MLS City Name
SAN JOSE
Building Type
Detached
Complex Name
New Almaden Historic District
Style
Cottage
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
3
View
Mountains, River / Stream, Forest / Woods, Neighborhood
Cross Street
Almaden Rd
LISTING UPDATED: 05/13/2025 07:47 AM

Property Details for 21195 Bertram Road

StatusSold
MLS #ML81997402
Days on Compass31
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,400 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Richard G. Matusich & Assoc., Inc., Chris Boehner, DRE #01890765

Sold By Intero Real Estate Services, Karen Nelsen, DRE #00891921

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Building Information for 21195 Bertram Road

Stories1Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,400 SF

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Property Information for 21195 Bertram Road

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Office Area, Storage, Other
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Oven - Electric
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Communications: Cable TV
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Washer / Dryer, Outside
  • Living SqFt: 900
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Tank / Pump
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Almaden Valley
  • Restrictions: Other
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 21195
  • Street Name: Bertram
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 13
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 900
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 85
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RR-H1
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: Take Almaden Rd. off of Almaden Expressway. About 2miles up, take left on Bertram Rd. Property on left just past the bridge.
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 583-19-006
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: SAN JOSE
  • City Postal ID: 58
  • Postal Code: 95120
  • Elementary School District: 482
  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Mixed Height / Type
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .17
  • Lot Description: Stream - Year Round, Grade - Gently Sloped
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Drought Tolerant Plants, Sprinklers - Auto

Property History for 21195 Bertram Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 12, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML81997402

$1,220,000
May 12, 2025

Sold

EBRD #ML81997402

$1,220,000
Apr 28, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557194194

$1,220,000

+7.3% / yr

Apr 11, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML81997402

Apr 11, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML81997402

Mar 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81997402

$1,220,000
Mar 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81997402

$1,220,000
Oct 21, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #ML81861690

$950,000
Oct 21, 2021

Sold

EBRD #ML81861690

$950,000
Oct 21, 2021

Sold

RESFAR #81861690

$950,000
Oct 5, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1474551346

$950,000

+8.8% / yr

Sep 21, 2021

Pending

RESFAR #81861690

Sep 21, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #ML81861690

Sep 21, 2021

Pending

MLSListings #ML81861690

Sep 21, 2021

Pending

EBRD #ML81861690

Sep 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81861690

$975,888
Sep 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81861690

$975,888
Sep 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81861690

$975,888
Sep 25, 2012

Sold

EBRD #ML81223375

$442,000
Sep 25, 2012

Sold

RESFAR #81223375

$442,000
Sep 25, 2012

Sold

MLSListings #ML81223375

$442,000
Sep 18, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #338598346

$442,000

+109.8% / yr

Aug 14, 2012

Pending

MLSListings #ML81223375

Aug 14, 2012

Pending

RESFAR #81223375

Aug 14, 2012

Pending

EBRD #ML81223375

Jun 21, 2012

Price Change

RESFAR #81223375

$499,000
Jun 21, 2012

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81223375

$499,000
Jun 21, 2012

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81223375

$399,000
Jun 21, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81223375

$499,000
May 11, 2012

Sold

RESFAR #81214151

$330,000
May 11, 2012

Sold

EBRD #ML81214151

$330,000
May 11, 2012

Sold

MLSListings #ML81214151

$330,000
Apr 27, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #329989585

$330,000
Apr 25, 2012

Pending

MLSListings #ML81214151

Apr 25, 2012

Pending

EBRD #ML81214151

Apr 25, 2012

Pending

RESFAR #81214151

Apr 17, 2012

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81214151

$255,000
Apr 17, 2012

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81214151

$255,000
Apr 17, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81214151

$255,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/12/2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML81997402

$1,220,000
05/12/2025

Sold

EBRD #ML81997402

$1,220,000
04/28/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557194194

$1,220,000

+7.3% / yr

04/11/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML81997402

04/11/2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML81997402

03/11/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81997402

$1,220,000
03/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81997402

$1,220,000
10/21/2021

Sold

MLSListings #ML81861690

$950,000
10/21/2021

Sold

EBRD #ML81861690

$950,000
10/21/2021

Sold

RESFAR #81861690

$950,000
10/05/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1474551346

$950,000

+8.8% / yr

09/21/2021

Pending

RESFAR #81861690

09/21/2021

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #ML81861690

09/21/2021

Pending

MLSListings #ML81861690

09/21/2021

Pending

EBRD #ML81861690

09/08/2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81861690

$975,888
09/08/2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81861690

$975,888
09/08/2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81861690

$975,888
09/25/2012

Sold

EBRD #ML81223375

$442,000
09/25/2012

Sold

RESFAR #81223375

$442,000
09/25/2012

Sold

MLSListings #ML81223375

$442,000
09/18/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #338598346

$442,000

+109.8% / yr

08/14/2012

Pending

MLSListings #ML81223375

08/14/2012

Pending

RESFAR #81223375

08/14/2012

Pending

EBRD #ML81223375

06/21/2012

Price Change

RESFAR #81223375

$499,000
06/21/2012

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81223375

$499,000
06/21/2012

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81223375

$399,000
06/21/2012

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81223375

$499,000
05/11/2012

Sold

RESFAR #81214151

$330,000
05/11/2012

Sold

EBRD #ML81214151

$330,000
05/11/2012

Sold

MLSListings #ML81214151

$330,000
04/27/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #329989585

$330,000
04/25/2012

Pending

MLSListings #ML81214151

04/25/2012

Pending

EBRD #ML81214151

04/25/2012

Pending

RESFAR #81214151

04/17/2012

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81214151

$255,000
04/17/2012

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81214151

$255,000
04/17/2012

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81214151

$255,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 21195 Bertram Road

Taxable ValueLand$795,906Additions$212,241Total$1,008,147
Tax Record2025$12,184 ($1,015 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt668 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt668 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1960ZoningRR-H1CountySANTA CLARAAPN583-19-006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 21195 Bertram Road

This home is within San Jose Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Graystone Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bret Harte Middle School
Public6 to 8

Leland High School
Public9 to 12

Liberty High (Alternative) School
Public3 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Richard G. Matusich & Assoc., Inc., Chris Boehner, DRE #01890765

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