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Probate Real Estate Sales in Santa Clara County Q1 2025: Welcome to our comprehensive activity report, curated by Kathleen Daniels, an Independent Real Estate Broker with extensive expertise as a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) and Certified in Professional Fiduciary Management for Trustees. Kathleen diligently monitors and tracks sales activities, ensuring she remains well-informed about the probate real estate market.
The data presented in this report is sourced from the local Multiple Listing Service (“MLS”). Matters related to probate and conservatorship are overseen by the Santa Clara County Superior Court‘s probate division. Following the legal process when selling or purchasing probate property is important.
Probate Real Estate Sale Activity January 2025
The probate sale activity in Santa Clara County includes statistical data from January 1, 2025, through January 31, 2025, sourced from MLS Listings (“MLS”) as of February 1, 2025. This data encompasses single-family homes, planned unit developments (“PUDs”), condominiums, and townhouse-style residences, all of which may be probate properties with associated HOA disclosure obligations. It is important to note that this data set excludes “off-market” sales, which refer to transactions completed without listing the property on the Multiple Listing Service.
The breakdown of the January 2025 sales activity is as follows:
- 4 Active listings
- 3 probate homes
- 1 selling in a living trust after death
- 1 condominium
- 3 single family homes
- 6 Pending sales (under contract)
- 6 probate homes
- 5 single family homes
- 1 condominium
- 7 Sold homes
- 6 probate homes
- 1 selling in a living trust after death
- 6 single family homes
- 1 townhouse
Highest-Priced Home Sale in January 2025
The highest-priced home sold in January 2025 was located in Cupertino 95014. This property, featuring 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, encompassing 1,658 square feet on a 7,800 sq. ft. lot, was initially listed in mid-December 2024 with a list price of $2,750,000. After 8 days on the market, the home went under contract, with the sale closing in early January 2025. The final sale price stood at $3,200,000. The MLS reports that 19 offers were received, and the purchase was made entirely in cash.
Lowest-Priced Home Sale in January 2025
The lowest-priced home sold in January 2025 was in San Jose, 95133. A 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom condominium with a living space of 903 square feet, was listed in early November 2024. Initially priced at $485,000, it remained on the market for 51 days before going under contract. The final sale price was $405,000, and the transaction was completed with all cash.
Probate Homes Sales Activity February 2025
The probate sale activity in Santa Clara County includes statistical data from February 1, 2025, to February 28, 2025, as extracted from MLS Listings (“MLS”) as of March 1, 2025. The detailed breakdown of the sales activity for February 2025 is as follows:
- 9 Active listings
- 8 probate homes for sale
- 1 selling in a living trust after death
- 7 single-family
- 2 condominiums
- 3 Pending sales (under contract)
- 3 probate homes
- 3 single family homes
- 3 Sold homes
- 3 probate homes
- 2 single-family
- 1 condominium
Highest-Priced Home Sale in February 2025
The highest-priced property sold in February 2025 was located in Sunnyvale, 94089. This residence featured three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living area of 1,108 square feet on a 5,500-square-foot lot. Initially listed in early January 2025, the property went under contract after seven days on the market. The listing price was $1,598,000, while the final sale price reached $1,825,000. According to the MLS, five offers were received, and the buyer had conventional financing.
Lowest-Priced Home Sale in February 2025
The lowest-priced home sold in February 2025 was in the San Jose 95139. This property was a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condominium spanning 1,640 square feet. Initially listed in late December 2024 at $950,000, it went under contract after 19 days on the market. The final sale price was $1,000,000. The buyer secured conventional financing for the purchase.
Probate Real Estate Sale Activity March 2025
The probate sale activity in Santa Clara County encompasses statistical data from March 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, as documented in the MLS Listings (“MLS”) as of April 1, 2025. A detailed analysis of the March 2025 sales activity is presented below:
- 7 Active listings
- 7 probate homes
- 6 single family homes
- 1 condominium
- 7 Pending sales (under contract)
- 7 probate homes
- 5 single family homes
- 2 condominiums
- 2 Sold homes
- 2 probate homes
- 2 single family homes
Highest-Priced Home Sale in March 2025
The highest-priced home sold in March 2025 was in San Jose, 95117. This property featured three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,346 square feet of living space on an 8,085 square foot lot. Originally listed at $1,720,000, the home went under contract after four days on the market. Ultimately, the final sale price was $1,910,000, with the MLS reporting that three offers were received. The buyer utilized conventional financing for the purchase.
Lowest-Priced Home Sale in March 2025
The lowest-priced home sold in March 2025 was in the San Jose 95112. This property was a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom condominium with 1,040 square feet. Initially listed at $800,000, the home was on the market for 75 days before going under contract. It was marketed as a contractor’s special. The final sale price was $788,000, with the MLS reporting that 6 offers were received. The purchase was completed as an all-cash transaction.
DISCLAIMER: All data is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by the broker or MLS.
CPRES – Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist
While book knowledge and learning provide a strong foundation, the practical application of this knowledge truly drives success. Hiring a professional with knowledge, education, training, and experience can significantly impact achieving the desired results.
Kathleen Daniels is a seasoned Real Estate Broker, a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES), and holds certification in Professional Fiduciary Management for Trustees. She offers consultations to prospective clients to ascertain their specific needs and will inform you candidly if she believes there is not a good fit. Kathleen is dedicated to delivering quality service and carefully manages her client workload to ensure personalized attention.
For assistance with selling a home in probate, managing the sale of property held in a living trust by a successor trustee, or handling the sale of real property under a conservatorship in Santa Clara County, contact Kathleen Daniels, CPRES, for a consultation.