551 Edelweiss Drive
About this property
This is the one you've been searching for! Single level. Ranch style. Four bedrooms! Generous lot with great sun exposure, with plenty of room to build that ADU you've been dreaming of. Tucked into the heart of Blossom Valley on a quiet, tree-lined street, this home sits in one of South San Jose's most beloved pockets, where everyday life just works. You are a short hop from sprawling Meadows Park and the 287-acre Martial Cottle Park, with paved trails and open green space made for weekend mornings outdoors. Families will appreciate the highly regarded San Jose Unified schools nearby, including Rachel Carson Elementary, John Muir Middle, and Gunderson High. Commuters have it made too, with Highway 87 moments away and quick access to 85, 101, and 280, plus a VTA light rail station just blocks from your door and Caltrain close by for peninsula employers. Downtown San Jose and Mineta Airport are both within easy reach. Daily errands and date nights are equally well covered, with Westfield Oakridge Mall, Almaden Plaza, and Almaden Ranch close by, plus everyday spots like Home Depot, CVS, Starbucks, and local favorite Aqui close nearby. When you want to upgrade the night, Santana Row, Valley Fair, and downtown Willow Glen are an easy drive. This is the kind of neighborhood where pride of ownership shows on every block, where streets feel calm, and where world class employers, shopping, and entertainment are all within reach. Welcome home!
Notable Updates
- Roof Replaced 2021
- Solar Panels Installed 2021
- Furnace Replaced 2021
- Garage Door Replaced 2002
- Water Supply Lines Replaced 2023
551 Edelweiss Drive Floor Plan

Neighborhood Amenities & Nearby Points of Interest
Dining6
Coffee & Cafe2
Grocery & Shopping4
Park5
Notable Places3
Major Employers2
Health & Medical1
Fitness & Wellness2
School3
Library1
Blossom Valley
Blossom Valley is a large area of south San Jose in the 95123 and 95136 zip codes, bordered by Almaden Valley to the southwest, Santa Teresa to the southeast, Cambrian to the west, Edenvale to the east and Communications Hill to the north. The name is a remnant of the orchards that covered this ground when the valley was still known as the Valley of Heart’s Delight.
This is straightforward 1960s and 1970s suburban San Jose, and I mean that as a compliment. Detached single family homes on flat, regular lots, laid out in a period when builders still made single story houses the default. There is no dramatic history here, no historic district and no landmark, and what there is instead is a large supply of practical, level, manageable housing at prices below most of the rest of the city.
That matters more than a good story for the people I work with. Flat terrain and single level floor plans are what let someone stay in their own home into their eighties, and south San Jose has more of that stock than anywhere else in the county at anything like these prices. When a client tells me they want to stay independent and not spend their savings doing it, this is where I look.
Schools are split between San Jose Unified School District and the Oak Grove School District depending on the parcel, with East Side Union High School District serving parts of the area as well. Assignment does not follow the neighborhood name and it affects value, so I verify it on every listing rather than repeating a general description.
Westfield Oakridge is the main shopping centre, with the Blossom Hill Road corridor covering everyday errands. The San Jose Public Library runs branches in south San Jose, and the city’s Active Adults 50 and Over program operates at community centers nearby.
Transit is better here than people expect. VTA light rail serves the Santa Teresa corridor nearby and the Blossom Hill Caltrain station is close, with Highways 85 and 87 both minutes away. Kaiser San Jose on Cottle Road is the nearest hospital, with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, the county trauma center, further north.
On price, San Jose ran a citywide median sale of about $1.4 million through the summer of 2026, down roughly three and a half percent year over year, with a median of about 21 days to contract. Blossom Valley generally trades below the citywide figure, and that gap is precisely the opportunity for anyone converting equity from a more expensive address into a simpler life with money left over.
A softening market rewards preparation in a way the frenzy of a few years ago did not, and in a neighborhood of similar houses the difference between a home that has been readied properly and one that has not shows up clearly in the final number. My San Jose home prices page tracks the trend and the full San Jose area guide covers the rest of the city.
If you have been in one of these houses since the orchards came out, the equity is substantial and the planning around it deserves proper attention, between capital gains, Proposition 19 and the question of what to do with decades of belongings. That is the work I do with older adults and their families, full time. Book a call with me for a straight assessment, or read about my selling process.
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“Seb is more than a realtor, he is an advocate. He has taken the time to deeply understand the specific needs of our aging population and crafts his expertise and advice to really serve his clients well. He understands that real estate is so much more than a mere transaction, it's a part of a much bigger picture that he takes the time to understand and appreciate. The result is the best possible outcomes for the people he serves. He is also one of the most networked and connected people that I know. He has someone in his Rolodex (do they even make these anymore?) that has expertise in any area that you can possibly think of and he is so happy to connect people to the resources that will serve them. If you're looking to sell or buy a home, give Seb a call. If you're wondering if this is a good decision or not, give Seb a call. You'll be glad that you did.”
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“We've known Seb for nearly 20 years and every interaction with him has been a positive and productive experience! Seb was our agent when we bought our home in Santa Cruz county 16 years ago and he also represented us when we sold that very same home this year. He knows the market well and gave us excellent advice every step of the way. His communications with us were always clear and timely and he effortlessly smoothed out any challenges we encountered in both our buying and selling process. He even found us a great realtor in the state we were moving to! If you are seeking a realtor in Santa Cruz and surrounding counties, you will not find a more knowledgeable, caring, honest and dedicated professional than Seb! We have been very blessed to have Seb as our realtor and friend.”
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“WOW! We have nothing but awesome things to say about Seb. Since we are not from Milpitas, CA, we did a google search for realtors in that area. We’re so glad that Seb called back right away, even though he was at an open house at the time. He took care of our every need without hesitation. When we had our first in person meeting with Seb, we were amazed at how comfortable we felt with him. He also took all the time to answer all our questions in an understandable, relaxed manner. If you are looking for a no ka oi (the best) realtor in the bay area, that is a team player, Seb is the man! In closing: 5 stars is not a high enough rating for Seb. We give him a 10 stars rating!!!!!”
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“Seb jumped in to help us sell our rural / unique property after a bad experience with another agent and helped us SO MUCH! We felt really lost, confused, and worried - and Seb turned the entire experience around. He is the right combo of analytical & creative, and has a very strategic, pragmatic, and honest way of working. I love his enthusiasm and optimism even in a tough market. He takes care of everything for you which relieved so much stress as a seller. If you're looking for someone you can trust to help you navigate this process, Seb is your guy, hands down.”
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“We had a wonderful time working with Seb during the home buying process. He’s an incredible agent and exactly who you want representing you. He’s knowledgeable, determined and made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. We appreciated how he always went the extra mile for us, filming video tours of homes when we weren’t immediately available to see them in person. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent. Thank you Seb!”
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“Seb is a wonderful agent! Over the summer we found out that we had to sell my parents' house sooner than expected. Seb jumped in immediately and handled all aspects of the sale during a very busy time in our lives. The house sold in less than 3 weeks and we were very happy with the offer. When we're ready to sell our house, we'll be calling Seb.”
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“Best realtor in California. He's honest, considerate and just a good guy. He knows the market & he knows houses...!!”
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“It was a pleasure working with Seb to sell our condo in downtown San Jose. As first time home sellers, we didn’t know what to expect. Seb talked us through pivotal decisions related to getting the condo ready for market, pricing, waiting for offers, and the negotiations of offers. We appreciated his knowledge, tact, and humor. Further, it felt very much like a concierge service, where we did not have to deal with the minutia and were looped in for critical decisions. Looking forward to connecting again on our next real estate encounter.”
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“Seb exceeded our expectations in both the selling of one property and the purchase of another. He was very focused on what was best for us. He is a modern realtor who is on top of the market, uses technology and local data to help make the best moves and decisions. I was pleasantly surprised about how responsive he was whether by texts, phone calls or emails. My biggest kudo however is how he kept us focused on our goals in our transactions. While it's easy to get distracted by all of the "shiny objects" that are a part of the business, he would steer us back to what we wanted to accomplish...and we did! We couldn't have had a better experience and are very glad to recommend Seb to anyone that wants excellence from a realtor.”
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