Welcome to a rare Midcentury home in the Rosemary Gardens neighborhood in Downtown San Jose! Meticulously remodeled this residence seamlessly blends timeless design with modern upgrades, featuring exposed beams ceilings that elevate the living space. Energy-efficient living is ensured by double-pane windows, a tankless water heater, and a Fujitsu mini-split for personalized climate control in each room. Step onto new wood flooring bathed in LED lighting. The exterior boasts fresh paint and new doors, creating a modern aesthetic. The heart of this home is a chef's delight new cabinets, appliances, and stylish countertops grace the kitchen. Bathrooms feature new vanities, faucets, tub/shower, tile flooring, water-conserving toilets, and mirrors. Outdoors, discover new landscaping with automatic sprinklers. This is more than a house; it's a thoughtfully curated living experience. Embrace the perfect blend of midcentury charm and contemporary comfort in the heart of San Jose.
Sold for $1,250,000
$1,250,000
1538 Santa Paula Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
4beds
1,220sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1951
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$1,280,700 Zestimate®
$1,025/sqft
$4,579 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,280,700
$1.22M - $1.36M
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Modern upgradesStylish countertopsMeticulously remodeledTimeless designContemporary comfortFresh paintNew landscaping
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Listed by:
Andrew Pak 01877208 408-687-5866,
EQ1 408-912-7670
Bought with:
Dima Khoury, 01969075
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Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81947556
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, ShowersoverTubs2plus
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan
Heating
- Individual Room Controls
Cooling
- Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Range Hood, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,220
- Total interior livable area: 1,220 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 23031094
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: RolledHotMop
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
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: $1,025/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,275,000
- Annual tax amount: $16,943
- Date on market: 11/9/2023
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2023 | Sold | $1,250,000+0.4%$1,025/sqft |
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| 11/22/2023 | Pending sale | $1,245,000$1,020/sqft |
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| 11/16/2023 | Contingent | $1,245,000$1,020/sqft |
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| 11/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,245,000+50%$1,020/sqft |
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| 6/30/2023 | Sold | $830,000-12.6%$680/sqft |
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| 6/15/2023 | Pending sale | $950,000$779/sqft |
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| 6/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $950,000$779/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,943 -27.5% | $1,275,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,366 +993.5% | $1,250,000 +1941.7% |
| 2023 | $2,137 +0.9% | $61,222 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,117 +5.2% | $60,023 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,012 +5% | $58,847 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,916 | $58,245 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,916 +6.2% | $57,104 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,804 | $55,986 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,804 +1.8% | $54,889 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,772 +10.1% | $53,813 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,609 +34.4% | $53,006 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,197 | $51,969 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $51,735 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $50,722 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $49,729 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $49,359 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $49,478 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $48,509 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $47,559 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $46,627 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $45,713 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $44,817 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $43,996 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,134 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $42,289 |
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Neighborhood: North San Jose
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Muwekma Ohlone MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10San Jose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 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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