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Sold for $2,450,000
    • $2,450,000

    1085 Merle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

    3beds
    1,765sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1936
    5,917 Square Feet Lot
    $2,378,200 Zestimate®
    $1,388/sqft
    $6,363 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,378,200

    $2.16M - $2.62M

    $6,363/mo

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    What's special

    Finished basementCozy gas fireplaceWine cellarCustom wine cellarNew furnaceRecent modern high-end finishesSolid oak wood floors
    Timeless Spanish Revival-Style Home with Recent Modern High-End Finishes Throughout, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 1,765 sq.ft., Plus 144 sq.ft.,Wine Cellar Accommodates 600 Bottles, 340 sq.ft Garage, 149 sq.ft. Porch, 5,917 sq.ft. lot, Backyard Perfect for Entertaining with Built-In Custom Bar and BBQ, Cozy Gas Fireplace with Custom Built-In Concrete Curved Bench Seating, Sealed Wood Pergola and Pendant Light Over BBQ and Bar Seating Area, Sought After Willow Glen Location, One Block from Downtown Willow Glens Lincoln Avenue, Walk to Shops & Restaurants, Enjoy Block Parties, Amazing Holiday Light Displays for Christmas and Halloween! Over 150K of Seller Upgrades Done in 2024 & 2025, New Clay Tile Roof in 2024 with 50 Year Warranty, New Primary Bathroom Added in 2024 with Permits and Architect Plans, New Interior and Exterior Paint, New Furnace, HVAC Ducting Cleaned, Central A/C,Alarm System,New Rheem Tankless Water Heater, Nest Thermostat, Ring Doorbell and Solid Oak Wood Floors Throughout.Finished Basement with Custom Wine Cellar w/Custom Wall Mural,Custom Mahogany Wine Cellar Storage Accommodates 600 Bottles,Recessed Lights and a Utility Closet.Professionally Landscaped Front Yard&Backyard.Walk to Schools and Parks,Near the Willow Glen Library, Near the Willow Glen Farmers Market

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Valerie Mein 01216634 408-891-1332,

    Coldwell Banker Realty 408-355-1500

    Bought with:

    , 01509383

    Legacy Real Estate & Associates

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81992791MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Basement, Laundry, Utility Room
    Bedroom
    • Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat2plus, WalkinCloset
    Bathroom
    • Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
    Dining room
    • Features: BreakfastBar, FormalDiningRoom
    Family room
    • Features: NoFamilyRoom
    Kitchen
    • Features: Countertop_Granite, Island
    Heating
    • Central Forced Air Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Built In Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Other Location, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,765
    • Total interior livable area: 1,765 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Oversized
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 5,917 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 26456073
    • Zoning: R1-8
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1936

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: PublicUtilities
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: San Jose

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,388/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,499,000
    • Date on market: 2/6/2025
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
    • Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/13/2025Sold$2,450,000+8.9%$1,388/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81992791 Report a problem
    2/13/2025Pending sale$2,250,000$1,275/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81992791 Report a problem
    2/6/2025Listed for sale$2,250,000+55.2%$1,275/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81992791 Report a problem
    7/5/2017Sold$1,450,000$822/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/11/2017Pending sale$1,450,000$822/sqft
    Source: Sotheby's International Realty - Carmel - Rancho Brokerage #81649489 Report a problem
    5/2/2017Listed for sale$1,450,000+8.6%$822/sqft
    Source: Sotheby's International Realty - Carmel Ocean Avenue #ML81649489 Report a problem
    12/11/2015Sold$1,335,000+6.8%$756/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/28/2015Listed for sale$1,249,950+26.4%$708/sqft
    Source: Intero San Jose, Willow Glen Lincoln Ave #81519031 Report a problem
    12/8/2006Sold$989,000+53.8%$560/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/30/2005Sold$643,000$364/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $2,499,000 +49.8%
    2025$21,723 +8.3%$1,667,848 +3.1%
    2024$20,067 +1.8%$1,617,499 +2%
    2023$19,717 +0.9%$1,585,784 +2%
    2022$19,547 +1.9%$1,554,691 +2%
    2021$19,190 +1.7%$1,524,208 +1%
    2020$18,875 $1,508,580 +2%
    2019$18,875 +3%$1,479,000 +2%
    2018$18,330 $1,450,000 +127.8%
    2017$18,330 +110.1%$636,439 +2%
    2016$8,725 -36.6%$623,961 -40.3%
    2015$13,773 $1,046,000 +4.2%
    2014$13,773 $1,004,000 +4.6%
    2013-- $959,500 +17.9%
    2012-- $814,000 -7.9%
    2011-- $884,000 +18.2%
    2010-- $748,000 +7.8%
    2009-- $693,700 -30.5%
    2008-- $998,600 +1%
    2007-- $989,000 +23.6%
    2006-- $800,000 +1468.2%
    2005-- $51,014 +2%
    2004-- $50,015 +1.9%
    2003-- $49,099 +2%
    2002-- $48,138 +2%
    2001-- $47,195
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Willow Glen

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: WillowGlenElementary_1
    • Middle: WillowGlenMiddle
    • High: WillowGlenHigh
    • 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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