San Jose Eichler Market Snapshot

Q3 2025 San Jose Eichler Market Snapshot: How It Compares to Cupertino & Sunnyvale

San Jose Eichler Market — Q3 2025 Overview

San Jose is home to several of Silicon Valley’s most active Eichler enclaves—most notably Fairglen (Willow Glen) and Fairhaven/Mossbrook–Killarney (Cambrian). While the city has a larger Eichler base than Saratoga, inventory is still thin and listings move quickly. Here’s a concise look at Q3 2025:

Days on Market (DOM):
Still swift. Most San Jose Eichlers went pending in roughly 10–15 days (median ≈ two weeks), with many selling right after the first open-house weekend when priced and presented well.

Price per Square Foot:
Strong, with San Jose typically landing just below Saratoga but competitive with Cupertino and ahead of many Sunnyvale sales. Well-preserved or thoughtfully updated models in Fairglen/Fairhaven often command premium $/sfrelative to conventional ranch comps.

List-to-Sale (Over/Underbids):
Seller-leaning but rational. Most closed at or a few points above list (≈100–103%). The 2021-style double-digit overbids have cooled, but clean, architecturally intact properties still attract multiple offers.

Inventory & Absorption:
Tight. At any given moment, only a handful of San Jose Eichlers are available, and absorption hovers near a month or less. Off-market activity remains common as specialized agents match waiting buyers to upcoming listings.

Year-Over-Year Snapshot: San Jose vs. Cupertino & Sunnyvale

Price per Square Foot:
San Jose Eichlers generally price between Cupertino and Sunnyvale on a $/sf basis—often higher than Sunnyvale and a notch under Cupertino’s priciest remodels. The most design-forward San Jose examples (original mahogany, atriums intact, sensitive upgrades) push top tier $/sf.

Speed & Competition:
Across all three markets, DOM stayed quick year-over-year (most under three weeks). Bid intensity moderated versus 2024, but low-single-digit overbids remain typical for turnkey or well-staged Eichlers.

Supply Theme:
All three cities face chronic scarcity—San Jose has more total Eichlers than Saratoga, yet listings are still episodic. Expect few active options per quarter, with absorption driven by pent-up demand from design-oriented buyers.

What This Means for San Jose Owners & Buyers

• Owners/Sellers: Authenticity sells. Original fabric (atriums, tongue-and-groove ceilings, radiant slab) plus tasteful updates (roof/insulation, glazing, kitchen/bath) tends to produce faster sales and stronger $/sf.

• Buyers: Be ready. The best San Jose Eichlers often trade quickly and quietly. Get pre-approved, study recent comps by tract and model, and work with Eichler-focused representation to hear about opportunities early.

Get the Full San Jose Eichler Report

Want deeper charts and tract-level comps for Fairglen and Fairhaven (DOM, $/sf, sale-to-list, and inventory trends)? Subscribe to our Monthly Eichler Market Brief for San Jose, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale.

Considering a move?
Whether you’re preparing a Fairglen atrium for market or hunting a glass-walled courtyard model in Cambrian, Eric & Janelle Boyenga—Silicon Valley’s Eichler specialists—combine architecture-savvy guidance, design-forward marketing, and precision pricing to help you win.

Eric & Janelle Boyenga
Founding Agents | Boyenga Team + Compass
📞 Call/Text: 408-373-1660
📧 Email: eichlers@boyenga.com
🌐 www.BoyengaTeam.com | www.EichlerHomesForSale.com
CA DRE #01254724 / #01254725