This beautifully updated single-story home located in the desirable Cambrian area of San Jose offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with an open layout that blends modern style with everyday comfort. Thoughtful improvements throughout enhance comfort, functionality, and livability. The spacious remodeled kitchen features contemporary finishes, stainless steel appliances, leather granite counters, 6-burner gas range, breakfast bar, and generous prep and gathering space. A separate living room with fireplace and separate dining area provide flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining. Wall-spanning bi-fold glass doors open fully to the backyard, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living with a covered patio, gazebo, and easy-care landscaping. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and private bath retreat. A finished backyard bonus room offers the ideal space for a private home office, gym, or studio. Solar energy systems provide improved efficiency and low utility costs. Additional highlights include hardwood floors, an indoor utility room, tankless water heater, recessed lighting, dual-pane windows, central A/C, and a well-organized two-car garage with custom storage. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, and commuter routes.
Sold for $1,837,000
$1,837,000
1523 Shaw Dr, San Jose, CA 95118
4beds
1,790sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1959
6,300 Square Feet Lot
$1,872,300 Zestimate®
$1,026/sqft
$5,532 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,872,300
$1.78M - $1.97M
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Beautifully updated single-story homeContemporary finishesBreakfast barLeather granite countersSeparate dining areaStainless steel appliancesRecessed lighting
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Listed by:
Douglas Goss 01182111 408-234-0417,
KW Bay Area Estates 408-560-9000
Bought with:
Joanne Kim, 01765152
Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82048824
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, SolidSurface, Tile, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Oven/Range, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,790
- Total interior livable area: 1,790 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Gazebo, Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,300 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 44721026
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,026/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $844,151
- Annual tax amount: $12,480
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Sold | $1,837,000-2%$1,026/sqft |
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| 7/19/2026 | Pending sale | $1,875,000$1,047/sqft |
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| 6/28/2026 | Contingent | $1,875,000$1,047/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,875,000+204.9%$1,047/sqft |
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| 12/7/2009 | Sold | $615,000+17.1%$344/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2002 | Sold | $525,000$293/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,480 +5.7% | $844,151 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,811 +2.1% | $827,600 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,566 +1.1% | $811,373 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,437 +2.5% | $795,465 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,160 +3% | $779,869 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,835 | $771,873 +8.5% |
| 2019 | $10,835 +9.2% | $711,641 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,923 | $697,688 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,923 -25.4% | $684,008 +2% |
| 2016 | $13,297 +38.8% | $670,597 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,578 +10.3% | $660,525 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,685 | $647,587 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $644,661 +28.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $501,000 -11.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $564,000 -8.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $615,000 +2.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $602,267 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $590,459 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $578,882 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $567,532 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $556,405 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $534,800 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $519,300 +129.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $225,984 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $221,554 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cambrian Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Reed Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10John Muir Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Pioneer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: ReedElementary_1
- Middle: JohnMuirMiddle_1
- High: PioneerHigh_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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