Nestled in the charming Rosegarden neighborhood, this home has been completely renovated throughout. The home has been expanded to a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, adding a Master Suite, carport, and a detached storage/office. This Victorian home marries historic elegance with contemporary living. The home has undergone meticulous upgrades, including a reimagined layout creating a more social kitchens, refreshed bathrooms, all while preserving its timeless allure. With central air conditioning and heating, you'll enjoy year-round comfort throughout the spacious, high-ceiling rooms while maintaining the classic look.
The location is a commuter's dream, providing effortless access to I-880/101/87/280, SJC, SFO, SAP Center, and the Bay Area's major tech employers. The historic Magnolia street leads to a downtown Alameda strip boasting exceptional restaurants, wine bars, and tasting rooms, harmonizing urban vibrancy with residential tranquility. Don't miss out on this enchanting home, perfectly harmonizing historic charm, modern amenities, and a prime location.
Sold for $1,700,000
Tax assessed value
$1,700,000
1256 Magnolia Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
3beds
1,459sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1904
4,303 Square Feet Lot
$1,600,800 Zestimate®
$1,165/sqft
$4,654 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,600,800
$1.47M - $1.74M
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Social kitchenReimagined layoutMaster suiteRefreshed bathroomsSpacious high-ceiling rooms
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kas Farsad 01988414 408-909-3933,
Terra Nuva, Inc 408-909-3933
Bought with:
Doug Meese, 02056123
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81985293
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, StallShower, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven/Range
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,459
- Total interior livable area: 1,459 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,303 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 26121020
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1904
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: $1,165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,700,000
- Annual tax amount: $24,475
- Date on market: 10/30/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
- Listing terms: FHA, VALoan, CashorConventionalLoan, Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | Sold | $1,700,000+0.9%$1,165/sqft |
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| 11/24/2024 | Contingent | $1,685,000$1,155/sqft |
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| 10/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,685,000+49.1%$1,155/sqft |
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| 8/6/2021 | Sold | $1,130,000+13.2%$775/sqft |
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| 7/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $998,000$684/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,475 +41.8% | $1,700,000 +31.1% |
| 2024 | $17,260 +7.8% | $1,297,032 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $16,009 +8.6% | $1,250,180 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $14,745 +381.7% | $1,130,000 +731.7% |
| 2021 | $3,061 +3.8% | $135,864 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,948 | $134,472 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,948 +7.2% | $131,837 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,750 | $129,253 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,750 +1.3% | $126,720 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,714 +6.7% | $124,236 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,544 +24.6% | $122,370 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,042 | $119,974 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $119,433 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $117,092 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $114,797 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,940 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $114,212 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $111,973 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $109,778 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $107,627 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $105,518 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $103,450 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $101,555 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $99,565 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $97,613 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Merritt Trace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 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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- Santa Clara County
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- 95126
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- 1256 Magnolia Ave
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