Top Producing Real Estate Agent Neena Pattar | San Jose 2026
San Jose is home for Neena Pattar. The top producing real estate agent behind the Neena Pattar Group is a longtime San Jose resident, born and raised in Northern California, and a Global Real Estate Advisor with Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty. Her group was the brokerage's #1 Team by Sales Volume & Transactions for 2025.
She has worked San Jose from both sides of the deal, from Communications Hill condos to a $3,050,000 purchase in the 95120 ZIP code. Below you will find her San Jose transactions, the city rules that change a sale here, client reviews, 2026 prices and a long list of answers to common San Jose questions.
Why Neena Pattar Is a Strong Choice in San Jose
Neena Pattar has represented sellers and buyers across San Jose with sales totaling about $21.0 million, on homes priced from $635,000 to $3,050,000. She lives here, so her advice on neighborhoods comes from experience, not a map. Her listings have drawn strong results, including a Berryessa home that sold 23.2% over its list price. And as a former real estate investor, she reads older San Jose homes for what they can become.
What Makes San Jose Real Estate Different
San Jose is big. It covers 178.26 square miles of land, per Census QuickFacts, and its neighborhoods run from 1920s conservation areas near downtown to hillside homes in the far south. A buyer moving across town can face a different school district, a different set of rules and a different price per square foot.
Schools are the first place this shows. The city's Greenprint planning document lists 17 public school districts serving San Jose's planning areas. Two homes a mile apart can feed into different districts, so the address matters more than the city name.
Rental rules are the second. San Jose's Apartment Rent Ordinance covers buildings of three or more units built and occupied before September 7, 1979, and limits rent to one 5% increase in a 12-month period. Single-family homes, duplexes, condos and townhomes are exempt, as are properties in unincorporated areas of San Jose. That last point surprises people: some addresses with a San Jose mailing address sit in county "islands" that remain under county land use authority, per Santa Clara County LAFCO.
Trees and history are the third. San Jose requires a tree removal permit for any tree measuring 38 inches or more around at 4.5 feet, for street trees and for more than 100 Heritage Trees, with fines up to $30,000 per heritage tree. Areas such as Naglee Park, Hanchett and Hester Park, and North Willow Glen are designated conservation areas.
Neena Pattar's San Jose work touches all of this, from Willow Glen purchases near the conservation areas to newer condos on Communications Hill and a Berryessa listing that sold within days.
Neena Pattar's San Jose Sales and Transactions
Neena Pattar has represented sellers and buyers across San Jose with sales totaling about $21.0 million.
Neena Pattar Sales in San Jose
| Property | Location | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 Llano De Los Robles Ave #7 | Communications Hill, San Jose | $775,000 | Active, listing side. A single-level 2020 condo with two bedrooms, two baths and views. |
| 1128 Summerwings Ct | San Jose | $2,252,000 | Sold July 2026, buyer side. A five-bedroom, 2,533-square-foot home built in 1975 in the 95132 ZIP code (Redfin). |
| 770 Menker Ave | San Jose | $1,565,000 | Sold March 2026, buyer side. A four-bedroom 1953 home in the 95128 ZIP code (Redfin). |
| 2989 Manuel St #5 | Communications Hill, San Jose | $1,510,000 | Sold March 2025, listing side. A four-bedroom, 2021 home with valley views. |
| 6884 Hampton Dr | San Jose | $3,050,000 | Sold December 2024, buyer side. A five-bedroom 1968 home with nearly 3,000 square feet in the 95120 ZIP code, her highest verified San Jose sale (Redfin). |
| 2616 San Felipe Ct | San Jose | $2,050,000 | Sold, represented both the seller and the buyer. A 2016 new-construction home with 4,187 square feet and Viking appliances. |
| 2456 Redbud Ct | San Jose | $1,800,000 | Sold, buyer side. A three-bedroom 1978 home in the 95128 ZIP code (Redfin). |
| 2809 Summerheights Dr | Berryessa, San Jose | $1,710,000 | Sold, listing side. A single-story four-bedroom home that went under contract seven days after listing and sold 23.2% above its $1,388,000 list price, per Redfin. |
| 1699 Curtner Ave | Willow Glen, San Jose | $1,675,000 | Sold, buyer side. A 1963 four-bedroom home with a level yard, fruit trees and a pergola. |
| 82 Muller Pl | San Jose | $1,302,000 | Sold, listing side. A 2008 townhome-style condo between Willow Glen and the Rose Garden area that went under contract in eight days and sold 10.8% above its $1,175,000 list price, per Redfin. |
| 1652 Fern Pine Ct | San Jose | $1,220,000 | Sold, listing side (Neena Pattar Group sale). A three-bedroom 1985 home in the 95131 ZIP code. |
| 3229 Modred Dr | San Jose | $1,045,000 | Sold, buyer side. A three-bedroom 1959 home in the 95127 ZIP code (Redfin). |
| 514 S 22nd St | San Jose | $799,880 | Sold, listing side. A three-bedroom 2014 home in the 95116 ZIP code that went under contract four days after listing and sold 6.7% above its $749,888 list price (Redfin). |
| 675 Celadon Cir #8 | San Jose | $795,000 | Sold, buyer side. A two-bedroom townhome in the 95133 ZIP code (Redfin). |
| 5551 Makati Cir | San Jose | $790,000 | Sold, buyer side. A two-bedroom 1985 townhome in the 95123 ZIP code (Redfin). |
| 951 S 12th St #315 | San Jose | $635,000 | Sold, buyer side. A two-bedroom condo near downtown in the 95112 ZIP code (Redfin). |
Neena Pattar Leases in San Jose
| Property | Location | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2644 Yerba Vista Ct | Evergreen, San Jose | $3,500 per month | A two-bedroom home in the Yerba Buena Villas complex. |
| 915 Kingfisher Dr | San Jose | $4,500 per month | A three-bedroom 1956 home in the 95125 ZIP code. |
Sales Across the South Bay and East Bay
Outside San Jose, Neena Pattar has represented sellers and buyers in Fremont with sales totaling about $30.0 million and in Sunnyvale with sales totaling about $7.4 million, including a $3,360,000 Sunnyvale listing in July 2026. Her Fremont page has the details.
Meet Neena Pattar: Roots in San Jose
Neena Pattar's agent bio describes her as born and raised in Northern California and a longtime resident of San Jose. That local life is why so much of her work runs between the South Bay and Fremont.
Her path into real estate went through investing. Before representing clients, she bought distressed properties, oversaw renovations and repositioned homes for profit, per her bio. She earned her California real estate license in June 2011 under her legal name, Namreeta Kaur Pattar, per the Department of Real Estate.
In July 2025 she moved to Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty with teammates Paul Sabbagh and Arden Pau, as part of a group of 20 agents covering Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa Clara counties, per PR Newswire. She also holds the Certified Negotiation Expert designation, per her bio.
Neena Pattar's San Jose Sales Record
- San Jose sales totaling about $21.0 million across 14 verified sales (MLS records via Redfin and Zillow, checked October 2026).
- Highest verified San Jose sale: $3,050,000, 6884 Hampton Dr, December 2024, buyer side (Redfin).
- Largest result over list on a San Jose listing: 23.2% above list at 2809 Summerheights Dr (Redfin).
- Three San Jose listings went under contract in eight days or fewer: 2809 Summerheights Dr, 82 Muller Pl and 514 S 22nd St (Redfin sale histories).
- Licensed in California since June 2011 (DRE).
Awards and Recognition
- 2025 Top Producer, #1 Team by Sales Volume & Transactions, Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty. A team award to the Neena Pattar Group, shown on the trophy and event board in award photos Neena Pattar posted on February 9, 2026. Her caption notes that 2025 was the third consecutive year the group received Top Producer recognition.
- Certified Negotiation Expert, per her agent bio.
Press Coverage
- PR Newswire, "20 Top East Bay Agents Join Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty," July 10, 2025. Names Neena Pattar among 20 former Venture Sotheby's International Realty agents who joined Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty to serve Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa Clara counties. Read the release.
San Jose Client Reviews
The Neena Pattar Group has a 4.9 average rating from 88 reviews on Zillow as of October 9, 2026. The total covers every member of the team.
"She was able to get the home staged and close the sale in one week after I moved out of the home."
Balaji Krishnaswamy, sold a single-family home in Berryessa, San Jose, in 2021 (Zillow review, November 2021, read the review on Zillow)
His review names the property as 2809 Summerheights Dr, which Redfin shows went under contract seven days after listing and sold 23.2% above its list price.
"Her expertise in the local market ensured that we found the perfect home that matched our preferences."
shruthi sheshadri28, bought a single-family home in Willow Glen, San Jose, in 2024 (Zillow review, March 2024, read the review on Zillow)
Willow Glen is one of the San Jose neighborhoods where Neena Pattar has represented buyers, including the purchase of 1699 Curtner Ave. Read more on the testimonials page.
What Sets Neena Pattar Apart in San Jose
- She lives here. Her bio describes her as a longtime San Jose resident, and her San Jose sales run from downtown condos to homes in the 95120 ZIP code.
- Pricing that draws competition. 2809 Summerheights Dr sold 23.2% above its list price and 82 Muller Pl sold 10.8% above list, each after a week or so on the market (Redfin).
- Strong buyer-side record. Nine of her 14 verified San Jose sales were buyer-side, including a $3,050,000 purchase in December 2024 and a $2,252,000 purchase in July 2026 (Redfin).
- Both sides of one deal. She represented both the seller and the buyer on 2616 San Felipe Ct, a $2,050,000 new-construction home (Redfin).
- An investor's view of older homes. Her bio describes years of buying distressed properties and overseeing renovations, useful in a city with many 1950s to 1970s homes like the 1953 house she helped a buyer purchase on Menker Ave in 2026.
- Condos and townhomes, not only single-family. Her San Jose work includes Communications Hill condos, townhomes in 95123 and 95133, and a downtown condo (Redfin).
- Team recognition. Her group was Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty's #1 Team by Sales Volume & Transactions for 2025 (award photos).
About San Jose
San Jose had an estimated 989,814 residents as of July 1, 2025, down from 1,013,240 at the 2020 Census, per Census QuickFacts. The San José Public Library's history timeline dates the city to the Spanish pueblo of San Jose de Guadalupe, founded in 1777 as California's first civic settlement. San Jose served as the first state capital from 1849 to 1851 and was chartered in 1850.
BART reached the city when the Berryessa/North San José station opened on June 13, 2020, per BART. Development is guided by an urban growth boundary of about 143 square miles, according to the city's General Plan EIR.
San Jose Neighborhoods
San Jose's official planning documents divide the city into planning areas including Almaden, Alum Rock, Alviso, Berryessa, Cambrian/Pioneer, Central/Downtown, Edenvale, Evergreen, North San Jose, South San Jose, West Valley and Willow Glen, per the city's Greenprint planning document.
Its designated conservation areas include Guadalupe/Washington, Hanchett and Hester Park, Market-Almaden, Martha Gardens, Naglee Park, North Willow Glen and Palm Haven. Alviso, incorporated in 1852, was annexed by San Jose in 1968.
Some homes with a San Jose mailing address sit in unincorporated county pockets. Santa Clara County LAFCO reports that about 82 islands have been annexed but many remain under county land use authority, so buyers should confirm jurisdiction before planning any work.
Neena Pattar's San Jose transactions include homes in Berryessa, Willow Glen, Evergreen and Communications Hill.
San Jose Home Prices in 2026
Per Redfin, for the three months ending August 2026 (checked October 9, 2026):
- Median sale price: $1,395,000, down 3.8% from a year earlier.
- Median days on market: 21, one day more than a year earlier.
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 101.4%.
- Homes sold above list price: 49.9%.
That is a balanced picture. About half of San Jose homes still sell above list, so a well-prepared listing can draw several offers, but buyers have a bit more time than in a hotter year. Prices differ widely by neighborhood, so a city median is only a starting point.
Local Rules San Jose Buyers and Sellers Should Know
- Ellis Act ordinance. Owners withdrawing apartments of three or more units from the rental market must give at least 120 days' notice and follow relocation rules, per the city's Ellis Act page.
- SB 9 lot splits and duplexes. San Jose allows SB 9 duplexes and lot splits on qualifying single-family lots under City Ordinance 30706, effective January 1, 2022, per the city's SB 9 page.
- ADUs. ADUs are allowed on single-family, duplex and multifamily lots, and tiny homes on wheels are allowed on single-family lots, per the city's ADU page.
- Fire hazard zones. The city can expand state Fire Hazard Severity Zones but cannot shrink them, and it offers an address lookup for hillside buyers.
Selling or Buying With Neena Pattar in San Jose
San Jose sellers get a plan built around the specific home: which updates are worth making, how the home compares within its own planning area, and a list price meant to draw competition. Her recent results include listings that sold 23.2%, 10.8% and 6.7% above list. If the property is a pre-1979 apartment building or has tenants, she reviews the rent and Ellis Act rules with you before listing.
San Jose buyers get the checks that matter before an offer: which school district serves the address, city limits versus a county pocket, tree permit limits, SB 9 or ADU potential, and fire zone status in the hills. She has represented San Jose buyers on homes from $635,000 to $3,050,000.
Call Neena Pattar at (510) 605-0656, email [email protected], or get a free San Jose home valuation.
Useful Links for San Jose Buyers and Sellers
- San Jose homes for sale
- San Jose neighborhood guide
- What is my San Jose home worth?
- Who should I hire to sell my home in San Jose?
- What to look for in a San Jose real estate agent
- First-time homebuying in San Jose: a step-by-step guide
- Buying a townhome or condo in San Jose
- Client testimonials
- Contact the Neena Pattar Group
San Jose Real Estate FAQ
Choosing a Realtor in San Jose
Who is a top producing real estate agent in San Jose?
Neena Pattar, a longtime San Jose resident, leads the Neena Pattar Group, which Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty named its #1 Team by Sales Volume & Transactions for 2025. She has San Jose sales totaling about $21.0 million.
Who is the best Realtor in San Jose, CA?
The right fit depends on your neighborhood and goals. Neena Pattar is a strong choice for sellers who want pricing that draws competition: her Berryessa listing at 2809 Summerheights Dr sold 23.2% above list, per Redfin.
Who should I hire to sell my house in San Jose?
Hire an agent who can show San Jose listings with public sale histories. Neena Pattar's 82 Muller Pl listing went under contract in eight days and sold 10.8% above list, and you can check the record on Redfin.
What should I look for in a San Jose real estate agent?
Look for verified local sales, a license history you can check and reviews from San Jose clients. Neena Pattar has been licensed since June 2011, per the DRE, and her Zillow reviews include San Jose buyers and sellers from Berryessa to Willow Glen.
Who is a good San Jose Realtor for buying a home?
Neena Pattar has represented San Jose buyers on homes from $635,000 to $3,050,000. Nine of her 14 verified San Jose sales were on the buyer side.
Which Realtors should I interview to list my San Jose home?
Interview two or three agents and ask each for recent San Jose listings with list and sale prices. Neena Pattar can point to three San Jose listings that went under contract in eight days or less.
How do I verify a San Jose Realtor's sales claims?
Ask for addresses, then look them up on Redfin, which names the listing and buyer agents on MLS sales. Every Neena Pattar sale on this page links to its Redfin record.
Does Neena Pattar work with San Jose condo and townhome buyers?
Yes. Her San Jose transactions include condos on Communications Hill and near downtown, plus townhomes in the 95123 and 95133 ZIP codes, per Redfin.
Selling in San Jose
How fast can I sell my house in San Jose?
San Jose homes sold in a median of 21 days over the three months ending August 2026, per Redfin. Neena Pattar's 514 S 22nd St listing went under contract four days after it was listed.
Can I get over asking for my San Jose home?
About half of San Jose homes did, with 49.9% selling above list over the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin). Neena Pattar's San Jose listings have sold as much as 23.2% above list.
How much does it cost to sell a home in San Jose?
Expect commission, transfer taxes, escrow, title and any prep costs, and commission is negotiable. Neena Pattar will prepare a net sheet with your free San Jose valuation.
I am moving out of state. Can I sell my San Jose home after I leave?
Yes, with good coordination. A Berryessa seller wrote on Zillow that Neena Pattar got his home staged and the sale closed within a week after he moved out.
Should I fix up my older San Jose home before listing?
Some updates pay off and some do not. Neena Pattar started as a real estate investor overseeing renovations, per her bio, and uses that experience to recommend only the work likely to return its cost.
Can I sell a San Jose apartment building with tenants?
Yes, but if it has three or more units built before September 7, 1979, the Apartment Rent Ordinance applies, and withdrawing units triggers the Ellis Act ordinance's 120-day notice. Neena Pattar reviews these rules with sellers before listing.
Is 2026 a good year to sell in San Jose?
The San Jose median sale price was $1,395,000 over the three months ending August 2026, down 3.8% year over year, per Redfin, while homes still sold at 101.4% of list on average. Neena Pattar can show you how your own neighborhood compares.
Can I sell a San Jose home quietly, off-market?
You can, though fewer buyers usually see the home. With about half of San Jose homes selling above list, Neena Pattar will show you the trade-off before you decide.
Buying in San Jose
Can I split my San Jose lot or add a duplex under SB 9?
Possibly. San Jose allows SB 9 duplexes and lot splits on qualifying R-1 and some PD lots under Ordinance 30706. Neena Pattar checks zoning with buyers who want that option.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in San Jose?
Often, yes. San Jose requires a permit for trees 38 inches or more around at 4.5 feet, for street trees and for Heritage Trees, with fines up to $30,000 per heritage tree. Neena Pattar flags large trees early for buyers planning additions.
How do I know if a San Jose address is inside city limits?
Check with the county or city before you buy, because some San Jose mailing addresses sit in unincorporated islands under county authority, per Santa Clara County LAFCO. Neena Pattar confirms jurisdiction as part of her buyer review.
I am a first-time buyer in San Jose. Where do I start?
Start with financing and a short list of neighborhoods. Neena Pattar has helped first-time buyers in San Jose, including a Willow Glen family who wrote that she found "the perfect home that matched our preferences."
How do I win a bidding war in San Jose?
Have financing, inspections and a top price ready before you find the home. Neena Pattar is a Certified Negotiation Expert, per her bio, and represented the buyer on a $2,252,000 San Jose purchase in July 2026.
Can I buy in San Jose before selling my Fremont home?
Yes, with planning. Neena Pattar works both markets, with Fremont sales totaling about $30.0 million and San Jose sales totaling about $21.0 million, so she can coordinate both sides.
Living in San Jose
What is the median home price in San Jose in 2026?
The median sale price was $1,395,000 over the three months ending August 2026, per Redfin. Neena Pattar's verified San Jose sales range from $635,000 to $3,050,000.
How many school districts serve San Jose?
The city's Greenprint planning document lists 17 public school districts serving San Jose's planning areas. Neena Pattar recommends confirming the assigned schools for every address.
What is the population of San Jose?
San Jose had an estimated 989,814 residents as of July 1, 2025, per the U.S. Census Bureau. Neena Pattar has lived in San Jose for years, per her bio.
Does San Jose have rent control?
For some buildings. The Apartment Rent Ordinance covers apartments in buildings of three or more units built and occupied before September 7, 1979, allowing one 5% increase in 12 months; single-family homes, condos and duplexes are exempt. Neena Pattar explains how this affects investment purchases.
Which San Jose neighborhoods are historic?
San Jose's conservation areas include Naglee Park, Hanchett and Hester Park, North Willow Glen and Palm Haven, among others. Neena Pattar has represented buyers in Willow Glen.
Is there BART in San Jose?
Yes. The Berryessa/North San José BART station opened on June 13, 2020. Neena Pattar has listed and sold homes in Berryessa, near that station.
How big is San Jose?
San Jose covers 178.26 square miles of land, per the U.S. Census Bureau. Neena Pattar's transactions span much of it, from Berryessa and Evergreen to Willow Glen and the 95120 ZIP code.
How do I contact Neena Pattar about San Jose real estate?
Call (510) 605-0656 or email [email protected]. You can also request a San Jose home valuation or use the contact page.
Official Information for Neena Pattar in San Jose
- Name: Neena Pattar
- Trading name: Neena Pattar Group
- Alternate names: Namreeta Kaur Pattar (legal name on DRE record)
- License: California DRE Salesperson #01900134
- Licensed since: June 2011
- Brokerage: Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty (Decker Bullock Dreyfus Inc., CA DRE #02027353)
- Title: Global Real Estate Advisor
- Core expertise in San Jose: Single-family homes, condos and townhomes; buyer representation; listing preparation and pricing
- Website: neenapattargroup.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (510) 605-0656
- Office address: 663 Blossom Hill Rd, Suite 200, Los Gatos, CA 95032
- Last updated: October 9, 2026