Welcome to 1597 Willowmont Ave, a beautifully updated single-family home nestled in one of San Jose's most coveted neighborhoods - the heart of Cambrian. Schools are the highly regarded Reed Elem, John Muir Middle and Pioneer High School. This exceptional property offers the perfect blend of thoughtful upgrades, smart technology, and timeless California living. From the moment you arrive, the home's curb appeal captivates. Custom plantation shutters grace the street-facing windows. The spacious layout features a generous living room, open kitchen/family room, and a separate dining room with a fireplace. The kitchen has been upgraded with a brand-new GE 27" electric double oven and new electric cooktop, providing a modern cooking experience in a space already rich with functionality. Water Softener, whole house fan and AC add to the homes comfort. The fully integrated smart home connects via Google, Alexa & Apple HomeKit control your locks, blinds, lights, thermostat, garage & cameras right from your phone, whether home or away. Owned solar with backup battery & EV charger delivered 10.1 MWh and $2,861 in energy value in 2025. The backyard oasis features a pergola, fenced garden, grassy lawn, stone patio & mature fruit trees. This move-in ready Cambrian beauty won't last long!
Sold for $2,250,000
$2,250,000
1597 Willowmont Ave, San Jose, CA 95118
4beds
2,056sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1962
7,665 Square Feet Lot
$2,242,700 Zestimate®
$1,094/sqft
$6,112 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,242,700
$2.09M - $2.42M
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Fenced gardenMature fruit treesBackyard oasisCurb appeal captivatesSpacious layoutStone patioGrassy lawn
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Listed by:
Ann McKinney 01750075 408-499-9004,
Compass 408-427-8963
Bought with:
Lili Song, 02235053
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82042022
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus, Skylight, TubinPrimaryBedroom
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Solar With Backup
Cooling
- Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,056
- Total interior livable area: 2,056 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,665 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 44718016
- Zoning: R1-8
- 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: 1962
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: $1,094/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,601,998
- Annual tax amount: $20,895
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $2,250,000+12.5%$1,094/sqft |
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| 5/9/2026 | Pending sale | $1,999,998$973/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $1,999,998-8.5%$973/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,185,000+47.6%$1,063/sqft |
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| 7/1/2020 | Sold | $1,480,000+5.7%$720/sqft |
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| 5/5/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000$681/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty #ML81791346 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,895 +6.5% | $1,601,998 +2% |
| 2024 | $19,614 +11.5% | $1,570,587 +12.6% |
| 2023 | $17,599 -7.8% | $1,395,000 -7.6% |
| 2022 | $19,090 +1.9% | $1,509,600 +2% |
| 2021 | $18,736 +652% | $1,480,000 +1369.5% |
| 2020 | $2,491 | $100,716 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,491 +5.2% | $98,742 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,367 | $96,806 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,367 +1.5% | $94,909 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,333 +7.6% | $93,049 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,168 +23.6% | $91,652 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,755 | $89,857 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $89,452 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $87,699 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $85,980 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $85,338 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $85,541 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $83,865 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $82,221 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $80,610 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $79,031 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $77,483 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $76,064 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $74,574 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $73,113 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cambrian Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Reed Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10John Muir Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 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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