Silver Creek & Evergreen, San Jose | May 2026 Housing Market Update | Eddie Oberoi and Aliya Mody

Silver Creek & Evergreen Market Snapshot — April 2026

• Active Listings: 122 homes currently on the market
• Pending: 41 homes under contract
• Sold in April: 64 homes closed
• Coverage Area: ZIP codes 95135, 95138, 95148

A Steady, Intentional Market

Inventory has built up across Silver Creek and Evergreen, but here's the telling number: more homes sold last month (64) than are currently pending (41). That tells you buyers are active — they're just taking their time to choose the right one.

This isn't a market where people are rushing. It's lifestyle-driven. Families come to Evergreen and Silver Creek for a reason — better schools, quieter neighborhoods, and that foothill setting you don't really get in most parts of San Jose. Silver Creek in particular is known as one of the more established, higher-end pockets — almost a recluse from the core city, but still close enough to everything that matters.

What's Driving the Market

• Long-Term Family Buyers: Most buyers here are families targeting this area for the long haul. That means less emotional decision-making and a sharp focus on finding the right home, not just any home.
• Schools & Setting: Top-rated schools, quieter streets, and the foothill backdrop continue to make Evergreen and Silver Creek some of the most desirable pockets in San Jose for families putting down roots.
• Improving Rates: Rates are sitting around the mid-5s right now, and in some cases dipping into the high 4s with the right lender programs and relationship discounts. That can shift affordability more than most buyers expect.
• The Value Filter: Homes that check the boxes — good schools, updated, good lot — are still getting strong attention. Anything that feels stretched on price is sitting.

What This Means for Buyers & Sellers

For Buyers

If you've been waiting on the sidelines, it's worth exploring your options — especially with rates in the mid-5s and lender programs that can push you even lower. The homes that check the right boxes are still getting attention, so being prepared and decisive matters. Lifestyle-driven markets reward buyers who know exactly what they want when it shows up.

For Sellers

Buyers here are intentional, not emotional — which means they're studying value carefully. Homes that deliver on schools, condition, and lot are getting strong attention. Anything stretched on price is sitting. Strategy on pricing and presentation matters more than ever in a market where buyers feel they have time to choose.

The Bottom Line

Silver Creek and Evergreen in one line: lifestyle-driven demand, but only for homes that truly deliver value. These neighborhoods continue to attract families looking long-term, and the buyers who are here are serious — they're just choosing carefully.

If you're thinking about making a move in this area, strategy matters. Reach out to Eddie and the team for a free, no-obligation consultation and let's help you find the right home or get yours sold. See you soon.

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