Sunnyvale · Santa Clara County

Cumberland

Cumberland adjoins Cherry Chase and shares its Cupertino Union School District attendance area, drawing the same family-buyer profile.

Median Sale
$2,858,000
March 2026 · 47 closings

Cumberland Real Estate Market Snapshot

Median Sale Price
$2,858,000
+7.8% vs prior-year median
Avg. Days on Market
17
% List Price Received
111%
Homes Sold (March 2026)
47
Median price trend
2025 · $2,650,000 March 2026 · $2,858,000
List-price received
111%
90%100%120%+

As of March 2026 · Source: SCCAOR/MLSListings

Living in Cumberland

Cumberland sits in the southern half of Sunnyvale, adjoining Cherry Chase and bordered by Fremont High School and Homestead High School attendance zones. The pocket is concentrated south of El Camino Real, with mid-century ranch homes on 6,000 to 8,000 square-foot lots forming the original housing fabric. Many of those one-story homes have been remodeled, expanded, or rebuilt as larger two-story residences over the past decade, producing meaningful per-block variation in scale, vintage, and finish level.

Schools

Cumberland sits within the southern Sunnyvale band that is served by Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) at the K-8 level rather than Sunnyvale School District, with high school attendance through Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD), where Homestead and Fremont High School are the primary feeders for this geography (Cupertino Union School District; Fremont Union High School District boundary maps). Specific elementary and middle attendance areas can vary by parcel, so buyers should confirm assignments with each district before writing offers.

Lifestyle

Daily life in Cumberland centers on the southern Sunnyvale residential grid, with Cumberland Elementary's surrounding park space and the Las Palmas and Ortega park network nearby. Residents draw on Sunnyvale's downtown corridor along Murphy Avenue and the Cupertino retail corridor along Stevens Creek Boulevard for dining and groceries. The neighborhood operates without a mandatory homeowners association, consistent with most established single-family pockets in Sunnyvale (Sunnyvale Neighborhoods directory).

Commute

Cumberland's southern Sunnyvale position places Interstate 280 within roughly five to seven minutes via Wolfe Road or Stelling Road, with State Route 85 and US-101 reachable in ten to fifteen minutes. Major Silicon Valley employers at Apple Park, the Cupertino tech corridor, and the broader Sunnyvale and Mountain View campuses are accessible within a short drive. Sunnyvale Caltrain station provides rail access to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, with San Jose Mineta International Airport approximately fifteen to twenty minutes south.

Market

The Cumberland Market Right Now

Cumberland trades inside the broader Sunnyvale single-family market, where the 2025 annual median sat at $2,650,000 across 505 closings with an average fifteen days on market and list-price-received of 110% (SCCAOR/MLSListings). March 2026 ran tighter, with a citywide single-family median of $2,858,000, median price-per-square-foot of $1,583, and list-price-received of 111% on forty-seven closings (SCCAOR/MLSListings). Cumberland's CUSD attendance area and proximity to Cherry Chase typically place its rebuilt two-story homes in the upper half of Sunnyvale's distribution, while remaining mid-century ranches on original 6,000 to 8,000 square-foot lots tend to track closer to the citywide median.
Transactions

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Cumberland

Cumberland falls within Sunnyvale's R-1 low-density residential framework under Municipal Code Chapter 19.18, which limits the district to no more than seven dwelling units per acre and sets a 25-foot front-yard setback for any second-story development (Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.18). Second-story additions and exterior modifications trigger Design Review under Chapter 19.84 with a 14-day public comment period before director-level approval (Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.84). The city's Tree Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 19.94) requires a Protected Tree Removal Permit before removing any protected tree on private property, with applications filed at least 10 working days in advance (Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.94). At closing, Sunnyvale's combined documentary transfer tax runs $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration, the standard California rate (Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 3.20). Sunnyvale does not impose a point-of-sale private sewer lateral compliance ordinance (City of Sunnyvale).
Field Notes

Market Notes by Lisa M. Lum

Recent activity in Sunnyvale through early 2026 has shown competitive bidding on rebuilt two-story homes and CUSD-zoned parcels, with list-price-received holding above 110% on the single-family side (SCCAOR/MLSListings). Lisa Lum observes that Cumberland buyers tend to weigh school attendance lines, second-story remodel feasibility under Chapter 19.84, and the tradeoff between original mid-century ranches and rebuilt larger homes when evaluating parcels in this pocket.

Updated 2026-05-06

Frequently Asked Questions about Cumberland

Which school districts serve Cumberland?
Cumberland is in the southern Sunnyvale band served by Cupertino Union School District (K-8) and Fremont Union High School District at the high school level, with Homestead and Fremont High as the primary feeders. Buyers should confirm parcel-specific attendance with each district.
Does Cumberland have a homeowners association?
No. Cumberland operates without a mandatory homeowners association, consistent with most established single-family neighborhoods in Sunnyvale. Individual parcels may carry recorded CC&Rs or easements, so review the preliminary title report carefully.
What zoning rules apply to second-story additions in Cumberland?
Cumberland sits in Sunnyvale's R-1 district under Municipal Code Chapter 19.18, which requires a 25-foot front-yard setback for second-story development. Second-story additions and exterior modifications trigger Design Review under Chapter 19.84 with a 14-day public comment period.
What lot sizes are typical in Cumberland?
Cumberland lots typically run 6,000 to 8,000 square feet, with mid-century ranch homes as the original housing fabric. Many parcels have been remodeled or rebuilt as larger two-story homes over the past decade, producing per-block variation in scale and vintage.
Does Sunnyvale require a sewer lateral inspection at sale?
No. Sunnyvale does not impose a point-of-sale private sewer lateral compliance ordinance. Sewer lateral maintenance remains the property owner's responsibility, but no city inspection or compliance certification is required at title transfer.
What is the transfer tax in Cumberland, Santa Clara County?
Santa Clara County charges a base transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration. The county's largest cities (San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto) impose additional municipal transfer taxes — confirm the rate that applies to Cumberland with escrow.
What disclosures are required when selling a home in Cumberland?
California requires Transfer Disclosure Statement, Natural Hazard Disclosure, lead-based paint (pre-1978), water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and smoke and carbon monoxide alarm certifications. Santa Clara County properties may also need to comply with local supplemental disclosures depending on the city.
What is the difference between median and average home price in Cumberland?
Median price is the middle number when all sale prices are sorted — half of homes sold above, half below. It resists distortion from a few very expensive sales. Average price is the arithmetic mean and can be skewed upward by individual high-end transactions. Median is the more reliable indicator of typical Cumberland home pricing.

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Last updated 2026-05-06 · By Lisa M. Lum, Realtor® · Coldwell Banker Realty · DRE 02005150