Discover this beautifully updated home in the heart of San Joses Alma neighborhood a perfect blend of comfort, charm, and convenience for first-time buyers. Step inside to find high ceilings, a freshly painted interior and exterior, and a spacious open-concept living area that connects seamlessly to the modern new kitchen. Enjoy quartz countertops, a large island for easy meal prep, and updated LED recessed lighting throughout.
The renovated bathroom offers a fresh, spa-like feel, while the finished basement with new flooring and windows provides extra space for storage, a home office, or your own private retreat. Outside, the large backyard is ideal for entertaining, gardening, or parking your RV or boat, with a bonus shed that can be used as a workshop or studio.
Located minutes from Downtown San Jose, SJSU, The Plant, and Historic Willow Glen, with quick access to 87/280/101, this home offers easy commuting and endless nearby amenities. Experience move-in-ready comfort, thoughtful upgrades, and a location close to everything the perfect place to start your next chapter.
Sold for $850,000
$850,000
118 Cottage Grove Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
2beds
840sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1920
3,440 Square Feet Lot
$840,200 Zestimate®
$1,012/sqft
$3,186 Estimated rent
Home value
$840,200
$773,000 - $916,000
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Finished basementLarge backyardLarge islandModern new kitchenNew flooringHigh ceilingsQuartz countertops
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Listed by:
Danny Tao 02096060 562-537-2434,
Aspire Homes 408-337-6938,
Ferdinand Parayno 01467805 408-421-0019,
NNY Real Estate Services
Bought with:
Ben Chahal, 02082521
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82022712
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 840
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Enclosed, On Street, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,440 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 43424002
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
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: $1,012/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $303,621
- Annual tax amount: $5,212
- Date on market: 10/29/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Sold | $850,000-3.3%$1,012/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Pending sale | $878,888$1,046/sqft |
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| 11/14/2025 | Contingent | $878,888$1,046/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $878,888+42.9%$1,046/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $615,000+159.5%$732/sqft |
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| 5/24/2011 | Sold | $237,000-5.2%$282/sqft |
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| 3/26/2011 | Pending sale | $250,000$298/sqft |
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| 3/13/2011 | Listed for sale | $250,000$298/sqft |
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| 2/10/2011 | Pending sale | $250,000$298/sqft |
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| 1/22/2011 | Price change | $250,000-7.4%$298/sqft |
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| 1/9/2011 | Price change | $270,000+0.7%$321/sqft |
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| 8/23/2010 | Pending sale | $268,000$319/sqft |
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| 8/1/2010 | Price change | $268,000-6.9%$319/sqft |
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| 7/24/2010 | Listed for sale | $288,000-24.2%$343/sqft |
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| 1/26/2004 | Sold | $380,000+100%$452/sqft |
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| 9/1/1999 | Sold | $190,000$226/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,212 +4.1% | $303,621 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,009 +2.7% | $297,669 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,878 +1.1% | $291,834 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,823 +3.2% | $286,113 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,675 +3.1% | $280,504 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,533 | $277,629 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,533 +4.2% | $272,186 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,348 | $266,850 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,348 +1.1% | $261,619 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,300 +4.6% | $256,491 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,112 +13.3% | $252,640 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,629 | $247,692 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $246,574 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $241,740 -23.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $315,000 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $331,600 -11.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $373,000 -9.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $411,051 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $402,992 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $395,091 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $387,345 +88.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $205,392 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $201,629 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $197,676 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $193,800 |
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Neighborhood: Fairgrounds
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Ernesto Galarza Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Willow Glen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10Willow Glen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 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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