Welcome to a Rose Garden estate like no other. Situated on the iconic Martin Ave between the roundabouts in historic Hanchett Park, this breathtaking home offers timeless character and modern amenities. Natural light floods the stately living room, featuring a wood-burning fireplace and enough space for a baby grand piano with room to spare! Step through the french doors into the formal dining room. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream. Elegant white shaker cabinets topped with Carrara marble counters, a farmhouse sink, Thermador stainless appliances, island, and large walk-in pantry are just a few incredible details. The luxurious primary suite features two walk-in closets and a stunning bathroom. Shaker cabinets, quartz counters, double sinks, and a walk-in shower beckon. The upper bath boasts hex floors, subway tile and vintage touches. A large laundry/mud room opens to the backyard. Gleaming oak floors and classic lighting flow throughout the home. A total of 4 bedrooms, 2 offices, 3 full baths and basement means you will never want for space. Two-zone heating/AC and tankless water heater offer year-round comfort. Prime location near Whole Foods, SAP Center, Diridon, future Google Campus, and SJC Airport, plus easy access to shopping, restaurants, parks, etc. A must see!
Sold for $2,500,000
$2,500,000
1248 Martin Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
4beds
3,176sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1922
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$2,515,900 Zestimate®
$787/sqft
$7,592 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,515,900
$2.29M - $2.77M
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Wood-burning fireplaceFarmhouse sinkGourmet kitchenLuxurious primary suiteStunning bathroomHex floorsTwo walk-in closets
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Listed by:
Chris Knox 01179818 408-287-7704,
Compass 408-427-8963,
Leah Kaltsas 02017646 312-933-3902,
Compass
Bought with:
Rick Smith, 00907087
KW Bay Area Estates
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81991328
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Marble, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, Tile, Tubs2plus, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Marble, ExhaustFan, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Tub/Sink, Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,176
- Total interior livable area: 3,176 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights
Lot
- Size: 7,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 26125020
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $787/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,836,000
- Annual tax amount: $23,719
- Date on market: 1/22/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2025 | Sold | $2,500,000+0%$787/sqft |
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| 2/10/2025 | Pending sale | $2,498,800$787/sqft |
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| 2/3/2025 | Contingent | $2,498,800$787/sqft |
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| 1/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,498,800$787/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,719 -38% | $1,836,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $38,287 +1241.6% | $1,800,000 +1358.6% |
| 2023 | $2,854 +0.9% | $123,409 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,828 +4.2% | $120,990 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,713 +4.2% | $118,619 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,604 | $117,403 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,604 +5.3% | $115,102 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,474 | $112,846 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,474 +1.5% | $110,634 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,438 +7.5% | $108,465 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,269 +22.4% | $106,837 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,853 | $104,745 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $104,272 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $102,228 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $100,225 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $99,477 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $99,714 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $97,760 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $95,844 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $93,965 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $92,123 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $90,318 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $88,663 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $86,926 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $85,223 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Merritt Trace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: MerrittTraceElementary
- Middle: HerbertHooverMiddle_1
- High: AbrahamLincolnHigh_1
- 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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