Welcome to this beautifully updated Spanish-style 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the heart of San Jose! Spanning 1,766 square feet, this charming residence features a cozy living area with a fireplace and refinished hardwood flooring that adds warmth and elegance throughout.
Recent upgrades include a full kitchen and bathroom remodel, recessed lighting, fresh interior and exterior paint, new windows, and the thoughtful conversion of the old kitchen into a functional laundry room. The updated kitchen comes fully equipped with a dishwasher, gas oven, and refrigerator, while the dining area offers a welcoming space for everyday meals or special gatherings. A washer and dryer are also included for added convenience.
Set on a generous 5,900 square foot lot, this home offers outdoor potential and is located within the highly regarded San JosÃA© Unified School District, near top-rated schools such as Leland, Pioneer, Abraham Lincoln, and San JosÃA© High.
Centrally located near major Silicon Valley employers including Adobe, Cisco, eBay, PayPal, and Nvidia, this home offers an ideal commute and access to San Jose's top shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Sold for $1,750,000
$1,750,000
1071 Merle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
4beds
1,766sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1939
5,900 Square Feet Lot
$1,723,100 Zestimate®
$991/sqft
$6,065 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,723,100
$1.59M - $1.88M
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New windowsDining areaRecessed lightingRefinished hardwood flooringFunctional laundry roomUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Karen Fangfang Xu 01783775 408-859-7539,
Century 21 Anew Realty 408-963-6706
Bought with:
Anoop Grover, 01730490
Grover Estates
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82019588
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: StallShower
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,766
- Total interior livable area: 1,766 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,900 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 26456070
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $991/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,804,053
- Annual tax amount: $23,333
- Date on market: 9/6/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Listing removed | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 10/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,500+10%$3/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Sold | $1,750,000+0.1%$991/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Pending sale | $1,749,000$990/sqft |
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| 9/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,749,000+14.7%$990/sqft |
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| 3/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/13/2023 | Price change | $5,000-3.8%$3/sqft |
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| 3/8/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,200$3/sqft |
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| 4/25/2022 | Sold | $1,525,000+177.3%$864/sqft |
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| 9/14/2000 | Sold | $550,000$311/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,333 +6.6% | $1,804,053 +2% |
| 2024 | $21,882 +1.7% | $1,768,680 +2% |
| 2023 | $21,506 +102.9% | $1,734,000 +122.1% |
| 2022 | $10,601 +2.2% | $780,587 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,375 +2.4% | $765,283 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,134 | $757,437 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,134 +3.3% | $742,587 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,813 | $728,027 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,813 +0.8% | $713,753 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,733 +2.6% | $699,759 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,488 +5% | $689,249 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,035 | $675,749 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $672,696 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $659,507 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $646,576 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $641,745 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $643,271 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $630,659 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $618,294 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $606,171 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $594,286 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $582,635 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $571,958 +6.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $538,200 -2.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $549,750 |
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Neighborhood: Willow Glen
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Willow Glen Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Willow Glen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Willow Glen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: SanJoseUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- Santa Clara County
- San Jose
- 95125
- Willow Glen
- 1071 Merle Ave
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