Charming single-story West San Jose home located within the highly sought-after Lynbrook High School neighborhood.This move-in-ready residence offers 4 beds & 2 full baths.in one of the most convenient areas. An open-floor plan featuring hardwood flooring throughout, dual-pane windows & a cozy living room fireplace, include central heating & A/C. Enjoy the airy open-concept living and dining area, located on a quiet interior street near top-rated Lynbrook High, Miller Middle, Dilworth Elementary. The beautifully landscaped backyard is wrapped with planters, fruit trees, and vibrant flowers, with a green lawn area.
Sold for $3,080,000
$3,080,000
1581 Elka Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
4beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1960
5,800 Square Feet Lot
$3,051,700 Zestimate®
$1,711/sqft
$5,882 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,051,700
$2.81M - $3.33M
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Beautifully landscaped backyardQuiet interior streetHardwood flooring throughoutOpen-floor planGreen lawn areaDual-pane windows
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Listed by:
Alice Lu 01009989 408-307-0927,
Happy Real Estate Inc 408-861-0112
Bought with:
, 02323674
BQ Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82032478
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,800 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 37311034
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,711/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,313,269
- Annual tax amount: $17,048
- Date on market: 1/25/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Sold | $3,080,000+2.7%$1,711/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82032478 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2026 | Pending sale | $2,998,888$1,666/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82032478 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,998,888+212.1%$1,666/sqft |
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| 11/8/2005 | Sold | $961,000$534/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,048 +3% | $1,313,269 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,555 +1.1% | $1,287,520 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,378 +0.4% | $1,262,275 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,317 +1.3% | $1,237,526 +2% |
| 2021 | $16,100 +1.8% | $1,213,261 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,812 | $1,200,822 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,812 +5% | $1,177,277 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,055 | $1,154,194 +2% |
| 2017 | $15,055 +0.4% | $1,131,563 +2% |
| 2016 | $14,990 +3.7% | $1,109,377 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $14,458 +5.1% | $1,092,714 +2% |
| 2014 | $13,758 | $1,071,310 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,066,470 +8.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $987,000 +3.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $951,000 -2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $975,000 +7.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $907,600 -9.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $999,823 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $980,220 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $961,000 +1376% |
| 2005 | -- | $65,108 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $63,833 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,664 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $61,436 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $60,232 |
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Neighborhood: West San Jose
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Joaquin Miller Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Lynbrook High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: NelsonSDilworthElementary
- Middle: JoaquinMillerMiddle
- High: LynbrookHigh
- District: CupertinoUnion
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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