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listing_id: ML81962874
status: Closed
price: 2400000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1444
sqft_lot: 7841
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1960
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "2878 Forbes Ave"
city: Santa Clara
state: CA
zip: 95051
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.33219
lng: -121.978612
days_on_market: 706
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Frank Grengo"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 309-9567"
list_agent_license: 01752376
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Santa Clara | 95051 | 2878 Forbes Ave

2878 Forbes Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051

MLS: ML81962874 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,400,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,444 7,841 1960

Remarks

Welcome to your new home in the heart of Santa Clara's desirable Forest Park neighborhood! This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence sits on a spacious 7,841 square foot lot and has been freshly painted inside and out. Upon entering, you will be greeted by recently refinished hardwood floors and a newly carpeted family room which leads to the generous galley kitchen. The living room/dining room combo receives ample natural light and boasts views of the peaceful and serene backyard featuring a natural lawn, lemon, loquat and fig trees! Other amenities include crown molding, plantation shutters, newer windows, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, recently updated bathrooms, attached 2 car garage, central A/C and heat, and an original wood burning fireplace. Located in close proximity to many great public, private and charter schools, Central Park Library, Forest Park Cabana Club, Maywood Park Tennis Courts, Kaiser Hospital, Lawrence Expy, Hwy 280, and tech companies such as Apple, Nvidia, and more! This is a great family home ready to be enjoyed for years to come!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81962874
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Shower and Tub
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Slate
Laundry In Garage
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Raised

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Santa Clara Unified
High School District Santa Clara Unified
Sewer Private Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Frank Grengo
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01752376
Phone: (408) 309-9567

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Millikin Elementary School public K-5 0.06 mi 10
Sutter Elementary School public K-5 0.52 mi 6
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School public K-5 0.56 mi 7
Central Park Elementary public K-5 0.86 mi 8
Santa Clara Community Day public 6-12 0.99 mi 2
Santa Clara High School public 9-12 0.99 mi 8
Westwood Elementary School public K-5 1.00 mi 5
C. W. Haman Elementary School public K-5 1.11 mi 5
Pomeroy Elementary School public K-5 1.21 mi 5
Laurelwood Elementary School public K-5 1.43 mi 10
Santa Clara Adult public UG 1.54 mi N/A
Wilson Alternative School public K-12 1.59 mi 3
Manuel De Vargas Elementary School public K-5 1.59 mi 9
Boynton High School public 9-12 1.60 mi 2
Bowers Elementary School public K-5 1.84 mi 6
Juan Cabrillo Middle School public 6-8 1.84 mi 6
Briarwood Elementary School public K-5 1.88 mi 5
Cupertino High School public 9-12 1.91 mi 10
New Valley Continuation High School public 9-12 1.92 mi 1
Easterbrook Discovery public K-8 1.95 mi 9

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Frank Grengo, (408) 309-9567.