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John Forsyth James

CA DRE# 01138400

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About John Forsyth James

Whether you’re looking or listing, you want an ally working hard on your behalf—someone whose experience you can trust and whose reputation you respect. 

Twice recognized as one of the Bay Area's "Leading 100" agents, I have achieved over $950 million in career sales and was ranked #649 on RealTrends America's Best Top 750 Individual Agents in California by Volume (2025). Over the past 34 years, I've earned the trust and referrals of colleagues and clients alike, working with countless families, investors, and developers. I specialize in Mid-Peninsula properties, combining deep market knowledge with a commitment to exceptional service and results. 

 

 

 

 

 

Gated Mediterranean-style home with a brick driveway beneath a pink dusk sky.
Notable Transactions

26323 Calle Del Sol, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

$8,960,000
  • 7 Beds
  • 6.5 Baths
  • 8,157 Sq.Ft.
Modern single-story home with a wide garage and warmly lit entrance at dusk.
Notable Transactions

345 Alicia Way, Los Altos, CA 94022

$8,500,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 5,859 Sq.Ft.
Modern single-story home with solar panels and a broad paved driveway at dusk.
Notable Transactions

1575 Grant Road, Los Altos, CA 94024

$8,400,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 6,506 Sq.Ft.
Modern white home with a glass-paneled entry, broad paved courtyard, and stone gate pillars marked 1052.
Notable Transactions

1052 Fife Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

$7,880,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 6.5 Baths
  • 4,005 Sq.Ft.
Modern two-story home with illuminated windows, a covered patio, and a large oak tree at dusk.
Notable Transactions

680 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022

$7,300,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 5,648 Sq.Ft.
White two-story house beyond a brick walkway, framed by a lawn and mature trees.
Notable Transactions

1465 Edgewood Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301

$7,275,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,875 Sq.Ft.
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Testimonials
John James is very experienced and knowledgeable with the PA real estate market. He keeps up to date information on market conditions and offers good advice based on...
Seller
John represented us in two overlapping transactions of buying a new house and selling our first home of 14 years. It was reassuring to be led through the process of ...
Seller/Buyer
My personal experience working with John has been very satisfactory. He's an excellent high skill realtor from Los Altos. He is very responsive and always look for y...
Buyer
We got a great result by listing our house with John James. Our house sold very quickly once it came on the market and he gave us very good advice during the process...
Seller
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As those who have worked with me can attest, I strive to keep your business for life. When you’re ready to get serious about your next buying or selling venture, let’s talk about how we can turn your plans into a reality.
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