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Silicon Valley real estate, explained by the Property Nerds®
Market data, neighborhood guides, Eichler history and how-tos for buyers and sellers, from Eric & Janelle Boyenga and the team at Compass.
Homes on Big Lots in San Jose: Prices, Neighborhoods and Homes for Sale (2026)
Looking for homes on big lots in San Jose? Of the 7,668 houses that sold in San Jose in the two years to October 27, 2026, 727 (9%) were on lots of 10,000 square feet or more (by the lot size in the listing); across Silicon Valley it’s 20%. Here’s what they sold for, by size, price and neighborhood,
Modern and Contemporary Homes in San Mateo: Prices, Neighborhoods and Homes for Sale (2026)
Looking for modern and contemporary homes in San Mateo? Of the 1,009 houses that sold in San Mateo in the two years to October 27, 2026, 60 (6%) had listings that name the style; across Silicon Valley the share is 5%. Here’s what they sold for, by size, price and neighborhood, and a one-click look a
Modern and Contemporary Homes in Palo Alto: Prices, Neighborhoods and Homes for Sale (2026)
Looking for modern and contemporary homes in Palo Alto? Of the 775 houses that sold in Palo Alto in the two years to October 27, 2026, 66 (9%) had listings that name the style; across Silicon Valley the share is 5%. Here’s what they sold for, by size, price and neighborhood, and a one-click look at

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