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Killarney

Killarney, in the southwestern portion of Santa Clara along Pruneridge Avenue, holds primarily mid-century single-family homes on 6,000 to 8,000 sq ft lots.

Median Sale
$2,035,000
March 2026 · 45 closings

Killarney Real Estate Market Snapshot

Median Sale Price
$2,035,000
+1.2% vs prior-year median
Avg. Days on Market
13
% List Price Received
108%
Homes Sold (March 2026)
45
Median price trend
2025 · $2,010,000 March 2026 · $2,035,000
List-price received
108%
90%100%120%+

As of March 2026 · Source: SCCAOR/MLSListings

Living in Killarney

Killarney occupies the southwestern portion of Santa Clara along Pruneridge Avenue, named for an early Irish-American developer who platted much of the area's mid-century housing stock. The pocket's residential fabric is anchored by single-family homes on 6,000 to 8,000 square foot lots, typical of Santa Clara's R1-6L and R1-8L single-family zones (Santa Clara Municipal Code Chapter 18.12). Mature street trees, flat geometry, and quiet interior streets define the daily feel, and the neighborhood's location along Pruneridge places residents within a short drive of both downtown Santa Clara and the Apple Park / Cupertino employer corridor.

Schools

Most Killarney addresses fall within Santa Clara Unified School District attendance, with high school students assigned to Adrian Wilcox High School or Santa Clara High School depending on the parcel (Santa Clara Unified School District). Because the City of Santa Clara is split among four K-8 districts depending on address, including SCUSD, Cupertino Union, Campbell Union, and a small Moreland pocket, buyers along the southwestern edge of the city should confirm K-8 assignment at the parcel level before writing offers.

Lifestyle

Daily life in Killarney centers on the quiet residential streets between Pruneridge Avenue and the Lawrence Expressway corridor, with mature trees protected under Santa Clara's Tree and Shrub regulations and Heritage Tree provisions (Santa Clara Municipal Code Chapter 12.35). Central Park, the International Swim Center, and the Triton Museum of Art sit a short drive northeast, and Santana Row and Westfield Valley Fair are a quick trip south on Stevens Creek Boulevard for shopping and dining.

Commute

Killarney's southwestern Santa Clara position places I-280 within roughly five to seven minutes via Lawrence Expressway, with US-101 reachable in ten to twelve minutes via San Tomas Expressway. The Lawrence Caltrain station sits a short drive north for rail access toward San Francisco and San Jose, and Mineta San Jose International Airport is approximately fifteen minutes east. Apple Park, Nvidia, and Intel are all within a fifteen-minute drive.

Market

The Killarney Market Right Now

Killarney trades inside the broader Santa Clara single-family market, where the 2025 annual median sat at $2,010,000 across 441 closings at 108 percent of list and 16 days on market (SCCAOR/MLSListings). March 2026 numbers ran tighter, with a citywide single-family median of $2,035,000, average price of $2,155,364, and median price-per-square-foot of $1,389 across 45 closings, again at 108 percent of list and 13 days on market (SCCAOR/MLSListings). Killarney's mid-century single-family stock on 6,000 to 8,000 square foot lots typically tracks near the citywide midpoint rather than the upper end, with renovated turnkey homes pushing toward the average and dated original-condition properties trading below median.
Transactions

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Killarney

Killarney sits within Santa Clara's R1-6L and R1-8L single-family zoning framework, with 25-foot two-story height limits and 40 percent maximum building coverage (Santa Clara Municipal Code Chapter 18.10). Any new second story or expansion of an existing second story requires a public hearing under Architectural Review Zoning Code Chapter 18.120, not administrative review (City of Santa Clara Architectural Review). The city's Tree and Shrub regulations (Chapter 12.35) require a Tree Removal Permit, an arborist report from an ISA-certified arborist, written justification, and seven-day written notice to adjoining property owners before removal of any protected tree. At closing, Santa Clara is a charter city imposing a Real Property Transfer Tax of $0.55 per $1,000 (Municipal Code Chapter 3.35), which combined with the Santa Clara County rate of $0.55 per $1,000 totals $1.10 per $1,000, the standard split rate, NOT an enhanced charter-city rate. The city has no city-specific point-of-sale sewer lateral compliance ordinance.
Field Notes

Market Notes by Lisa M. Lum

Recent transactions in southwestern Santa Clara through early 2026 have shown that Killarney's mid-century single-family stock continues to draw buyers seeking access to the Pruneridge corridor and the Apple Park employer base at a more accessible price point than directly adjacent CUSD-attendance pockets. Lisa Lum observes that Killarney sellers preparing to list typically benefit from confirming SCUSD high school assignment at the parcel level, addressing any heritage tree diligence early under Chapter 12.35, and pricing turnkey condition closer to the citywide average rather than the median.

Updated 2026-05-06

Frequently Asked Questions about Killarney

What zoning applies to single-family homes in Killarney?
Killarney parcels typically fall within Santa Clara's R1-6L (6,000 sq ft minimum lot, 60-ft minimum width) or R1-8L (8,000 sq ft / 70-ft width) single-family zones, with a 25-foot two-story height maximum and 40 percent maximum building coverage (Santa Clara Municipal Code Chapter 18.10).
Does Killarney have a homeowners association?
No. Most Killarney single-family parcels are not governed by a mandatory HOA. Individual properties may carry recorded CC&Rs, easements, or utility easements; buyers should review the preliminary title report for any parcel-specific encumbrances.
Which high school serves Killarney?
Most Killarney addresses fall within Santa Clara Unified School District attendance and feed Adrian Wilcox High School or Santa Clara High School. Buyers should confirm specific elementary, middle, and high school assignment at the parcel level before writing offers.
Are second-story additions easy to permit in Killarney?
Any new second story or expansion of an existing second story in Santa Clara requires a public hearing under Architectural Review Zoning Code Chapter 18.120, not just administrative review (City of Santa Clara). Plan additional time and cost into remodel budgets accordingly.
Does Killarney command a CUSD-level price premium?
Killarney parcels typically fall within Santa Clara Unified School District rather than Cupertino Union School District, so pricing tracks the broader Santa Clara single-family distribution rather than CUSD-comparable levels seen in the immediately adjacent Cupertino Edge pocket.
What is the transfer tax in Killarney, 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 Killarney with escrow.
What disclosures are required when selling a home in Killarney?
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 Killarney?
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 Killarney home pricing.

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