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Sold for $1,600,000
  • $1,600,000

    1540 Santa Monica Ave, San Jose, CA 95118

    3beds
    1,506sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1955
    5,880 Square Feet Lot
    $1,592,800 Zestimate®
    $1,062/sqft
    $4,881 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,592,800

    $1.51M - $1.67M

    $4,881/mo

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    What's special

    Jack and jill bathroomRecessed lightingSpacious rooms and bathroomsGarden windowIn-wall air conditioningLight-filled interior throughout
    Spacious Cambrian 3 bedroom, 2 bath home featuring 2 primary suites. One suite offers an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and vanity, along with two closets, including a walk-in closet and a separate large closet. This bedroom also features a skylight, in-wall air conditioning, and a slider to the backyard deck. The second suite includes a Jack and Jill bathroom, also accessible from the hallway, with its own slider leading to the front yard deck. Each bedroom features a slider, providing abundant natural light and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, a pantry, a garden window, and opens to the dining area. The spacious living room features a fireplace and slider to the back deck and patio. An additional bar area is complete with a sink, small fridge, and a wine closet in-between the bar and kitchen area. The backyard is designed for both relaxing and entertaining, with a deck, patio area, sheds, and garden spaces. Additional features include recessed lighting, a tankless water heater, owned solar, whole house fan, spacious rooms and bathrooms, a light-filled interior throughout, and more. Come see this wonderful home for yourself!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Tami Lantis 01487747 408-499-5367,

    Compass 408-427-8963

    Bought with:

    Aliya Mody, 01974440

    Intero Real Estate Services

    Eddie Oberoi, 01323567

    Intero Real Estate Services

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82042917MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Bedroom
    • Features: PrimaryBedroom2plus
    Dining room
    • Features: EatinKitchen
    Family room
    • Features: NoFamilyRoom
    Heating
    • Central Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Wall/Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer/Dryer
    • Laundry: In Garage
    Features
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,506
    • Total interior livable area: 1,506 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
    • Exterior features: Back Yard
    • Fencing: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 5,880 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 44703030
    • 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: 1955

    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: $1,062/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $102,804
    • Annual tax amount: $2,871
    • Date on market: 4/16/2026
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/8/2026Sold$1,600,000+10.4%$1,062/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82042917 Report a problem
    4/17/2026Pending sale$1,449,000$962/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82042917 Report a problem
    4/16/2026Listed for sale$1,449,000$962/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82042917 Report a problem
    4/10/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/9/2023Listed for rent$4,100+2.5%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    4/7/2022Listing removed--
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    4/5/2022Listed for rent$4,000$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,871 +1.5%$102,804 +2%
    2024$2,830 +3.5%$100,789 +2%
    2023$2,733 +4.4%$98,814 +2%
    2022$2,617 +4.7%$96,877 +2%
    2021$2,500 +4.4%$94,978 +1%
    2020$2,396 $94,005 +2%
    2019$2,396 +5.7%$92,163 +2%
    2018$2,266 $90,357 +2%
    2017$2,266 +1.6%$88,586 +2%
    2016$2,232 +8.1%$86,850 +1.5%
    2015$2,065 +29.6%$85,546 +2%
    2014$1,594 $83,871 +0.5%
    2013-- $83,493 +2%
    2012-- $81,857 +2%
    2011-- $80,253 +0.8%
    2010-- $79,654 -0.2%
    2009-- $79,845 +2%
    2008-- $78,280 +2%
    2007-- $76,746 +2%
    2006-- $75,242 +2%
    2005-- $73,768 +2%
    2004-- $72,323 +1.9%
    2003-- $70,998 +2%
    2002-- $69,606 +2%
    2001-- $68,242
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Willow Glen

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: SchallenbergerElementary
    • 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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