Santa Clara County
Buying a first home in Santa Clara
Central location, tight inventory
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Overview
What it's like to buy in Santa Clara
Santa Clara sits in the middle of Silicon Valley with short commutes to most major employers. Inventory is limited, so first-time buyers often look at condos and townhomes rather than detached homes.
The numbers
Typical costs for first-time buyers
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Commute
Getting to work from here
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale / Mountain View | 10–20 min | Caltrain |
| San Jose | 10–15 min | Caltrain / VTA |
| San Francisco | 55–85 min | Caltrain ~60 min |
New construction
What's being built in Santa Clara
- Transit-oriented condos near Santa Clara station
- Mixed-use townhome projects near the El Camino corridor
Weigh it
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very central commute position
- City-run utilities often lower cost
- Walkable pockets
Cons
- Low inventory
- High price per square foot
- Limited detached home options
Alternatives
Nearby cities to compare
San Jose
Santa Clara County
The biggest inventory in the South Bay
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Milpitas
Santa Clara County
BART access and newer townhomes
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Fremont
Alameda County
East Bay schools with South Bay access
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