Welcome to 1131 Ruth Drive, a fully reimagined turnkey residence offering the very best of California indoor-outdoor living. Situated on a desirable corner lot in one of Willow Glen's most sought-after neighborhoods, this exceptional home has been thoughtfully redesigned for both everyday living and grand entertaining. The expansive open-concept floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, two primary suites, a dedicated office, and designer finishes throughout. At the heart of the home is a stunning chef's kitchen with premium appliances, custom cabinetry, and an oversized waterfall island that seamlessly connects the living and dining spaces. Expansive sliding glass doors open to a private backyard retreat complete with a sparkling pool, custom pergola, multiple entertaining spaces, and beautifully designed landscaping, creating a true resort-style experience. Additional features include an EV charger and thoughtfully curated upgrades throughout. Ideally located near top-rated schools, Downtown Willow Glen, Santana Row, Valley Fair, and major commuter routes including Highways 280, 880, and 87, with convenient access to many of Silicon Valley's leading technology campuses. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly move-in-ready home where luxury, comfort, and timeless design come together.
Pending
Price cut: $156.1K (9/25)
$2,988,888
1131 Ruth Dr, San Jose, CA 95125
4beds
2,316sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.25 Acres Lot
$2,931,400 Zestimate®
$1,291/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 73 days
- 2,185
- 133
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tamer Alshaar DRE #02141577 510-676-0992,
Everlux Homes,
David Anwar DRE #01933987 510-579-5375,
Everlux Homes
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41142653
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bedrooms, Laundry
Bathroom
- Features: Bidet, Tile, Tub, Other, Stall Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Pantry, Skylight(s), Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen, Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Other
Features
- Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Other, Engineered Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,316
- Total interior livable area: 2,316 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Other
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 43946031
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco, Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Public, Other
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Willow Glen
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,291/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,962,749
- Price range: $3M - $3M
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Other
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$2,931,400
$2.78M - $3.08M
$5,977/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Pending sale | $2,988,888$1,291/sqft |
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| 9/25/2026 | Price change | $2,988,888-5%$1,291/sqft |
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| 9/4/2026 | Price change | $3,145,000-3.2%$1,358/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Price change | $3,248,888-1.5%$1,403/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,298,000+33.8%$1,424/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Sold | $2,465,000+42.9%$1,064/sqft |
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| 9/5/2018 | Sold | $1,725,000-4%$745/sqft |
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| 8/24/2018 | Pending sale | $1,797,000$776/sqft |
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| 8/13/2018 | Price change | $1,797,000-0.1%$776/sqft |
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| 7/26/2018 | Price change | $1,798,000-0.1%$776/sqft |
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| 7/12/2018 | Price change | $1,799,000-0.1%$777/sqft |
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| 6/26/2018 | Price change | $1,800,000-7.6%$777/sqft |
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| 6/6/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,949,000$842/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,962,749 +2% |
| 2025 | $25,442 +6.5% | $1,924,265 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,881 +1.8% | $1,886,535 +2% |
| 2023 | $23,457 +1% | $1,849,545 +2% |
| 2022 | $23,225 +2% | $1,813,281 +2% |
| 2021 | $22,776 +2.4% | $1,777,727 +1% |
| 2020 | $22,247 | $1,759,500 +2% |
| 2019 | $22,247 +704.4% | $1,725,000 +1154.1% |
| 2018 | $2,766 | $137,548 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,766 +1.4% | $134,852 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,728 +6.7% | $132,209 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,555 +19.5% | $130,224 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,138 | $127,674 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $127,098 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $124,607 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $122,165 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $121,253 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $121,543 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $119,161 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $116,825 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $114,535 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $112,290 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $110,089 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $108,072 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $105,954 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $103,878 |
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Neighborhood: Willow Glen
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