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listing_id: ML82011348
status: Closed
price: 2198000
beds: 4
baths_full: 4
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 3058
sqft_lot: 4100
lot_acres: 
year_built: 2000
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "5979 Pala Mesa Dr"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95123
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.239521
lng: -121.814107
days_on_market: 287
hoa_fee: 145
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Amy A. McCafferty"
list_office: "Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 387-3227"
list_agent_license: 00967324
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95123 | 5979 Pala Mesa Dr

5979 Pala Mesa Dr, San Jose, CA 95123

MLS: ML82011348 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,198,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 4
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 4 3,058 4,100 2000

Remarks

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 main floor guest bedroom, study and full bath. Upstairs, find the expansive primary suite, bonus room, ensuite bedroom, guest bedroom, hall bath and laundry room with built-in cabinetry to complete the level. 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 and spacious side yards. 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.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82011348
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tile, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub
Kitchen Island with Sink
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar, No Formal Dining Room
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Family Room, Gas Starter
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Upper Floor, Inside, In Utility Room
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Concrete
Foundation Slab
Style Mediterranean

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Oak Grove Elementary
High School District East Side Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
HOA Fee $145
Zoning A-PD

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Amy A. McCafferty Eric Mccafferty
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
License #: 00967324 License #: 02177809
Phone: (408) 387-3227 Phone: (408) 656-1617

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Oak Ridge Elementary School public K-6 0.38 mi 8
Anderson (Alex) Elementary School public K-6 0.52 mi 3
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School public K-6 0.69 mi 9
Calero High public 10-12 0.70 mi 2
Phoenix High School public 11-12 0.82 mi 1
Santa Teresa High School public 9-12 0.82 mi 8
Del Roble Elementary School public K-6 0.87 mi 7
Oak Grove High School public 9-12 0.92 mi 5
Santa Teresa Elementary School public K-6 1.10 mi 7
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate School public 5-8 1.35 mi 10
Sakamoto Elementary School public K-6 1.42 mi 7
Bernal Intermediate School public 7-8 1.60 mi 6
Edenvale Elementary School public K-6 1.68 mi 4
Indigo Program public K-8 1.73 mi 7
Frost (Earl) Elementary School public K-6 1.73 mi 6
Hayes Elementary School public K-6 1.75 mi 8
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate School public 7-8 1.93 mi 2
Baldwin (Julia) Elementary School public K-6 2.02 mi 6
Leland High School public 9-12 2.23 mi 10
Stipe (Samuel) Elementary School public K-6 2.27 mi 2

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Amy A. McCafferty, (408) 387-3227.