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California community completes $16.5m property purchase after 20-year search

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The West Valley Muslim Association finalized its purchase of the former LDS Church facility at 20125 Bollinger Road to consolidate its regional operations. The 20,761-square-foot facility offers substantial amenities, including ten classrooms, an auditorium, a basketball court, and 139 parking spaces across 2.37 acres. To secure the property, the organization beat out 16 competing offers by presenting a bid free of financial contingencies and committing to a rapid 60-day closing schedule. The transaction and roughly $500,000 in immediate repairs were backed by $7 million in internal funds alongside a $10 million community fundraising initiative.

Key points

  • Existing BQ zoning allows the association to establish its mosque and community center im…: Existing BQ zoning allows the association to establish its mosque and community center immediately without undergoing local rezoning processes.
  • Securing the site provides a permanent base for regional programs that previously rotated…: Securing the site provides a permanent base for regional programs that previously rotated through temporary venues like the Los Gatos Islamic Center.
  • The group avoided traditional debt by using interest-free community loans and diverse pay…: The group avoided traditional debt by using interest-free community loans and diverse payment options while keeping backup financing available through Stearns Salaam Bank.

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After nearly two decades of gathering in borrowed spaces, the West Valley Muslim Association has secured a permanent home in Cupertino. The organisation completed its $16.5 million purchase of the former LDS Church at 20125 Bollinger Road on October 22, 2026, closing a chapter that began when its founding congregation first began searching for a dedicated place to worship in the region. The property is a 20,761 square foot building on 2.37 acres, with 139 parking spaces, ten classrooms, an auditorium, a community hall, a commercial kitchen, and a basketball court that opens directly into the main sanctuary. According to WVMA’s Cupertino campaign page, the site is zoned BQ for religious use, meaning the organisation can use it as a mosque without seeking rezoning.

A community built in rented spaces

WVMA was founded to serve Saratoga, Cupertino, and West San Jose, and for decades its members have rented space for prayers, classes, and community events. The organisation described its journey as one of growing, praying, and waiting for a permanent base that could support both current families and future generations.

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