Welcome to 1291 Spencer Avenue, a beautifully updated 2 Bedroom + Office home located on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of Willow Glen. Charming curb appeal welcomes you with a front patio, mature orange tree, and a rare U-shaped driveway. Inside, 1,545 sq ft of light-filled living space features brand new LVP flooring, fresh interior paint, and recessed lighting throughout. The downstairs areas offer an open, comfortable flow, while a cozy sitting room with a wood-burning fireplace. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and a large window overlooking the front yard. The bright sunroom offers a versatile living space, ideal for a family room, office, or playroom with direct access to the backyard. A large downstairs bedroom and updated full bath provide flexibility and convenience. Upstairs, the private primary suite features plantation shutters and an updated en-suite bath with a custom tile walk-in shower. Additional highlights include a laundry room, basement, and an attached garage with epoxy flooring, storage, and EV outlet. Enjoy a private backyard with turf, paver patio, a finished office and a storage shed. Ideally located near downtown Willow Glen, parks, shopping, dining, and major commute routes.
Sold for $1,601,000
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$1,601,000
1291 Spencer Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
2beds
1,545sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1963
5,115 Square Feet Lot
$1,592,700 Zestimate®
$1,036/sqft
$4,447 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,592,700
$1.47M - $1.72M
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Charming curb appealPrivate primary suiteRare u-shaped drivewayFinished officeAmple cabinetryMature orange treeLarge downstairs bedroom
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Listed by:
Erfan Modir 02046187 408-772-1275,
Intero Real Estate Services 408-741-1600
Bought with:
Jose Dos Ramos, 00924019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices DrysdaleProperties
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82041494
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Bonus Room
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Granite, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, ShoweroverTub1
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom, NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,545
- Total interior livable area: 1,545 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure
Lot
- Size: 5,115 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: StorageFacility
- Parcel number: 43402076
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,036/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,351,736
- Annual tax amount: $17,957
- Date on market: 4/3/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $1,601,000+6.9%$1,036/sqft |
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| 4/11/2026 | Pending sale | $1,498,000$970/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,498,000+26.1%$970/sqft |
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| 3/16/2018 | Sold | $1,188,000+15.9%$769/sqft |
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| 2/14/2018 | Pending sale | $1,025,000$663/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Los Altos #81690588 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,025,000$663/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,957 +6.4% | $1,351,736 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,879 +1.8% | $1,325,232 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,575 +0.9% | $1,299,248 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,422 +1.9% | $1,273,774 +2% |
| 2021 | $16,108 +2.2% | $1,248,799 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,766 | $1,235,995 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,766 +380% | $1,211,760 +613.8% |
| 2018 | $3,285 | $169,751 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,285 +1.2% | $166,424 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,245 +5.7% | $163,162 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,071 +18.3% | $160,713 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,596 | $157,566 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $156,855 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $153,780 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $150,765 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $149,639 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $149,996 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $147,056 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $144,174 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $141,348 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $138,578 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $135,861 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $133,372 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $130,757 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $128,194 |
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Neighborhood: Willow Glen
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Willow Glen Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Willow Glen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 8/10Willow Glen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WillowGlenElementary_1
- Middle: WillowGlenMiddle
- High: WillowGlenHigh
- 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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