
521 Hilmar St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
What This House Offers
150 Yards to SCU. This Historic and stunning 3-4 bed/ 3 bath, 1940’s Single-Family Home located in the Heart of Santa Clara! This home is in the perfect... location! Close to major freeways (880, 101, 280/680), San Jose Diridon, and the San Jose International Airport, this great location can meet any of your needs. Within walking distance to local spots such as Santa Clara University, Ike's Sandwiches, Ramen Taka, Voyager Coffee, and Safeway. For entertainment, this location is within 10 minutes of Santana Row, Paypal Stadium , and the SAP Center.
Stepping inside this lovely home, you have a great family room to your right, which has doors and has also serve as a 4th bedroom in the past.
Walking into the kitchen on your left, you will also see a nice sized dining nook. The kitchen features all the appliance essentials such as the Refrigerator, Gas Stove, and Dishwasher. The small dining area which can serve as the perfect location to enjoy your breakfast and browse the internet.
Walking further down the hall you will find a full bathroom with a tub. This bathroom is right across from one of the bedrooms, this bedroom could also be used for an office. Continuing even further you will come across two master bedrooms.
The master on the left side has a walk-in shower as well as an exterior access door. Through this exterior access door you will also find a laundry room with both dryer and washer hookups. The master on the right also has a full bathroom and plenty of space.
Lastly, this home also has a nice backyard where you can spend your summer evenings enjoying the wonderful space.
In this backyard you will find a finished garage, with drywall all around. The nearly 450 sf garage with fenced yard makes a great indoor / outdoor gathering place, not to mention ample extra storage. Plenty of parking on street (by permit for residents), and in front yard. 2 car garage may also be used.
12 Month Lease. Tenants Responsible for all utilities.
Great family home, safe area, grocery, restaurants, open space all within walking distance.
With the SCU school year rapidly approaching, lock down this lovely, extremely convenient, home. As a 3 bedroom, legal max occupancy is 7.
Unit
- $6,250 / month
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1189 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 1
521 Hilmar St is a single-family home for rent in Santa Clara, CA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Move-In
- Security Deposit - Refundable$5,200
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Santa Clara, CA 95050
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active68 / 100
Travel and Transit

Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Westwood Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Buchser Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Clare Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
Bellarmine College Preparatory School
Grades 9-12
Private
Santa Clara High
Grades 9-12
Public
Santa Clara County Special Education School
Grades K-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Santa Clara University
Walk: 8 min (0.5 mi)
San Jose City College
Drive: 7 min (2.8 mi)
San Jose State University
Drive: 9 min (4.1 mi)
Palmer College of Chiropractic West Campus
Drive: 12 min (7.1 mi)
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Commuting
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Airports
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Military Bases
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