Irreplaceable Rose Garden character on most desirable block! Stately living, full of charm & tastefully expanded while maintaining the integrity of the era. Upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, bar area, dining room, living room, great room. A detached garage with additional storage and lounge studio with bath and outdoor shower. Walk out into your backyard oasis showcased by a spectacular private fenced pool/spa area. An outdoor kitchen structure with in-ceiling heaters, two refrigerators, outdoor sink, hibachi grill, BBQ grill and gas line plumbed for a pizza oven. Surrounded by lush landscaping. Two primary suites; the grand primary suite, whose ensuite bathroom comes with a dual sink vanity, walk-in shower, ample cabinet space, sunroom and walk-in closet with laundry. Wood burning fireplace in primary bedroom and living room. This prime Silicon Valley location is centrally located to restaurants, jobs, shops, all major arteries, Cal Train Station, Google Campus, SJ International Airport.
Sold for $4,411,568
$4,411,568
1640 University Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
5beds
4,003sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.31 Acres Lot
$4,365,500 Zestimate®
$1,102/sqft
$7,914 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,365,500
$4.02M - $4.76M
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Irreplaceable rose garden characterBackyard oasisSurrounded by lush landscapingGrand primary suiteMarble countertopsWalk-in closet with laundryDining room
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Listed by:
Janet DeGuzman DRE #02085567 415-987-1269,
Realty World Bay Area R.E. 650-355-2121
Bought with:
Andrew Nguyen, DRE #01955118
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425091591
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Storage, Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Sitting Area, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Shower Stall(s), Stone, Window
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile
Dining room
- Features: Formal Area
- Level: Lower,Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Features: Great Room
- Level: Lower,Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Combo, Marble Counter, Stone Counters
- Level: Lower,Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Features: Great Room
- Level: Lower,Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, In Garage, Inside
Features
- Formal Entry
- Flooring: Stone, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,003
- Total interior livable area: 4,003 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Outdoor Kitchen, Wet Bar
- Pool features: Gas Heat, Pool Cover, Pool/Spa Combo
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In
- Fencing: Gate,Back Yard,Fenced,Full,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Street Lights
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Other
- Parcel number: 27424012
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wall Insulation, Wood
- Foundation: Block, Concrete
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- Original,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Meter on Site, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm, Security Gate, 24 Hour Security, Smoke Detector(s), Unguarded Gate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Jose
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,102/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,025,664
- Annual tax amount: $38,092
- Date on market: 12/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2026 | Sold | $4,411,568+0.3%$1,102/sqft |
Source:  SFAR #425091591 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2026 | Pending sale | $4,398,000$1,099/sqft |
Source: SFAR #425091591 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,398,000-12%$1,099/sqft |
Source: SFAR #425091591 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2025 | Listing removed | $4,998,000$1,249/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41077679 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,998,000+24.9%$1,249/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41077679 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: SFAR #422655751 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2022 | Listing removed | $4,000,000$999/sqft |
Source: SFAR #422655751 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2022 | Price change | $4,000,000-20%$999/sqft |
Source: SFAR #422655751 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2022 | Price change | $4,998,888-6.5%$1,249/sqft |
Source: SFAR #422655751 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $5,348,888+127.4%$1,336/sqft |
Source: SFAR #422655751 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2013 | Sold | $2,351,750+17.7%$587/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,998,000+48%$499/sqft |
Source: Sereno Group Properties #ML81310381 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2000 | Sold | $1,350,000$337/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,092 +6.9% | $3,025,664 +2% |
| 2024 | $35,629 +1.7% | $2,966,339 +2% |
| 2023 | $35,047 +0.9% | $2,908,176 +2% |
| 2022 | $34,735 +1.7% | $2,851,154 +2% |
| 2021 | $34,155 +2% | $2,795,250 +1% |
| 2020 | $33,497 | $2,766,589 +2% |
| 2019 | $33,497 +2.9% | $2,712,344 +2% |
| 2018 | $32,568 | $2,659,162 +2% |
| 2017 | $32,568 +0.7% | $2,607,022 +2% |
| 2016 | $32,344 +1.5% | $2,555,905 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $31,854 +6.5% | $2,517,514 +6.6% |
| 2014 | $29,906 | $2,362,316 +29.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,823,298 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,787,548 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,752,499 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,739,402 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,743,535 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,709,349 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,675,833 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,642,975 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,610,761 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,579,178 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,550,236 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,519,840 +10.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,377,000 |
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Neighborhood: Rose Garden
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