Step into timeless elegance with this meticulously restored 1912 Craftsman home. Keeping its original character and charm, this gem welcomes you with a 5ft wide brick entryway and a cozy porch seating area. Inside, enjoy the warmth of a wood-burning fireplace, 9ft ceilings, and vintage lighting that illuminate the space. The dining room features coffered ceilings and French doors with sidelights, opening to the inviting front porch. The kitchen, updated just 2 years ago, boasts marble countertops, a 48" 6-burner stove with griddle, a microwave drawer, and Refinished flooring throughout with a black walnut inset in the dining room, complemented by Carrara marble in the bathrooms. A new heater installed 7 years ago ensures modern comfort. Flexible spaces include an in-home laundry room/home office. Outside, the original redwood carriage house, formerly home to a classic '68 Mustang, reenvisioned into a garden cottage, fully capable of housing your favorite classic. The park-like gardens are perfect for enjoying California's seasons, with multiple seating areas to relax and unwind. This is a home where history and modern living harmoniously blend. Here's your opportunity to be the third owner of this charming home, never on the market and in the same family for over 100 years.
Sold for $1,721,252
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Tax assessed value
$1,721,252
1252 Sierra Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
3beds
1,644sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1912
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,696,500 Zestimate®
$1,047/sqft
$4,459 Estimated rent
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$1.58M - $1.83M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Gummow Brothers 70010170 408-357-9088,
Coldwell Banker Realty 408-355-1500
Bought with:
Matthew Horton, 02143604
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Mark Vantress, 02109166
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81970993
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus, GroundFloorPrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: Marble, ShowerandTub, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastRoom, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Microwave, Built In Gas Oven/Range
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,644
- Total interior livable area: 1,644 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 26126029
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
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: $1,047/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,721,252
- Annual tax amount: $22,336
- Date on market: 6/25/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/2/2024 | Sold | $1,721,252+4.4%$1,047/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81970993 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2024 | Pending sale | $1,648,000$1,002/sqft |
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| 6/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,648,000$1,002/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81970993 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,336 +160.2% | $1,721,252 +182.6% |
| 2024 | $8,583 +2.2% | $609,176 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,400 +1% | $597,232 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,315 +2.4% | $585,522 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,116 +2.6% | $574,042 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,914 | $568,157 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,914 +3.6% | $557,018 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,642 | $546,097 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,642 +0.9% | $535,390 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,574 +1.9% | $524,893 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,430 +5.9% | $517,009 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,018 | $506,883 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $504,594 +7.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $469,000 -16.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $560,000 +1099.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $46,673 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $46,785 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $45,869 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $44,970 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $44,089 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $43,225 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $42,378 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $41,602 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $40,787 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $39,988 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Merritt Trace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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- Santa Clara County
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