Welcome to 1520 Emory Street in the charming Rose Garden neighborhood. This beautifully updated home combines classic elegance with modern comforts. The exterior features reclaimed brick walkways, a covered porch, copper gutters, and Bevolo lighting. Inside, enjoy hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, crown molding, and an open-concept living area. The gourmet kitchen includes a Wolf range, Bosch dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator, custom cabinetry, and Caesarstone quartz countertops. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms come with California Closets organizers. The main bath offers dual sinks, a walk-in shower, an oversized soaking tub, and heated marble floors. The primary suite features his and hers closets, an office niche, and a luxurious bathroom. The lower level includes a laundry and mudroom with heated brick floors, additional storage, and an additional bedroom or possible bonus room. The finished two-car garage has an epoxy floor and tankless . The backyard is a private oasis with a covered patio, electric heaters, a Hot Spring hot tub, and lush landscaping. Recent updates include HVAC, wiring, plumbing, and more, ensuring modern convenience throughout.
Sold for $2,900,000
Tax assessed value
$2,900,000
1520 Emory St, San Jose, CA 95126
5beds
2,652sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1937
5,537 Square Feet Lot
$2,779,800 Zestimate®
$1,094/sqft
$6,272 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,779,800
$2.56M - $3.03M
$6,272/mo
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Brick fireplaceFinished two-car garageCovered porchGourmet kitchenWolf rangeHot spring hot tubOffice niche
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Listed by:
Brenda Miller 00804691 408-515-5161,
Compass 408-358-1111
Bought with:
Michelle Elliott, 01777533
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81984331
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, OutsideAccess, ShowerandTub, StallShower, FullonGroundFloor, OversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningArea
Family room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, ExhaustFan, Island
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Built In Oven, Double Oven, Built In Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Tub/Sink, Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Stone
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,652
- Total interior livable area: 2,652 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Spa features: Other, Cover, Spa/HotTub
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,537 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 27408039
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab, Other, Crawl Space, Wood Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Jose
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | Sold | $2,900,000+7.6%$1,094/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81984331 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2024 | Pending sale | $2,695,000$1,016/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81984331 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,695,000+99.6%$1,016/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81984331 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2016 | Sold | $1,350,000-9.9%$509/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000-6.3%$565/sqft |
Source: Midge Zylker, Broker #ML81628764 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2016 | Listing removed | $1,599,000$603/sqft |
Source: Midge Zylker, Broker #ML81591828 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000+30.5%$603/sqft |
Source: Midge Zylker, Broker #ML81591828 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2007 | Sold | $1,225,000-1.1%$462/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2005 | Sold | $1,239,000+3.3%$467/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2005 | Sold | $1,200,000$452/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,564 +137.3% | $2,900,000 +88.8% |
| 2024 | $19,204 +1.3% | $1,536,065 +2% |
| 2023 | $18,959 +0.9% | $1,505,947 +2% |
| 2022 | $18,785 +1.9% | $1,476,420 +2% |
| 2021 | $18,437 +2.1% | $1,447,471 +1% |
| 2020 | $18,055 | $1,432,630 +2% |
| 2019 | $18,055 +3% | $1,404,540 +2% |
| 2018 | $17,526 | $1,377,000 +2% |
| 2017 | $17,526 +0.7% | $1,350,000 -0.7% |
| 2016 | $17,397 -0.6% | $1,359,231 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $17,502 +9.6% | $1,338,815 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $15,972 | $1,234,000 +9.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,123,000 +23.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $911,000 +19.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $764,000 +9.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $699,000 -22.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $899,600 -26.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,225,000 -3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,263,780 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,239,000 +95.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $634,057 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $621,625 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $610,233 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $598,269 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $586,539 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Rose Garden
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Merritt Trace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: MerrittTraceElementary
- 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
- San Jose
- 95126
- Rose Garden
- 1520 Emory St
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