Beautifully updated single-level home nestled in the heart of Willow Glen. 2 spacious ensuite bedrooms each featuring walk-in closets with custom built-ins. Irresistible curb appeal: blooming yellow roses at the entry & a charming wood gate & fence enclosing the front yard. Inside, enjoy timeless hardwood floors, crown molding, recessed lighting, custom window shutters throughout, & central A/C. The updated kitchen with gas range opens to the living area & is complemented by a formal dining room & 2 separate living rooms. The second living area features stylish French doors that open to the back patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. In the rear primary suite, another set of French doors leads directly to the garden, offering a peaceful private retreat. The low-maintenance backyard is beautifully landscaped with fruit-bearing orange & pomegranate trees, turf, a shaded patio with a sail canopy, & ample space to relax or host guests. A doggie door & ramp make this home especially pet-friendly. An indoor utility room adds convenience, complete w/ washer, dryer, built-in cabinetry, & a folding station.The detached & converted 400 sq ft. garage w/ skylight, custom built-ins, & wall-mounted A/C offers endless possibilities as a home office, gym, creative studio, or playroom.
Sold for $1,720,250
$1,720,250
1986 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
3beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1951
5,200 Square Feet Lot
$1,674,700 Zestimate®
$1,075/sqft
$5,253 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,674,700
$1.52M - $1.83M
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Low-maintenance backyardPeaceful private retreatTimeless hardwood floorsCrown moldingFormal dining roomRecessed lightingSeamless indoor-outdoor flow
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lana Morin 01439524 650-207-5229,
Intero Real Estate Services 650-931-8300
Bought with:
Belinda Liang, 02234375
BQ Realty
Lili Zhao, 02205804
BQ Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82008400
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Laundry, Office
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus, StallShower
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Tandem
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Dog Run/Kennel, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,200 Square Feet
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 43904043
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,075/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,516,354
- Annual tax amount: $19,945
- Date on market: 5/27/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2025 | Sold | $1,720,250-1.6%$1,075/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Pending sale | $1,749,000$1,093/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Price change | $1,749,000-2.8%$1,093/sqft |
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| 5/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000+28.4%$1,124/sqft |
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| 12/18/2020 | Sold | $1,400,880+0.4%$876/sqft |
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| 11/18/2020 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$872/sqft |
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| 11/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+70.1%$872/sqft |
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| 1/24/2006 | Sold | $820,000+31.2%$513/sqft |
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| 4/28/2005 | Sold | $625,000+27.6%$391/sqft |
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| 5/16/2002 | Sold | $490,000+48.9%$306/sqft |
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| 12/18/1998 | Sold | $329,000+49.5%$206/sqft |
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| 8/18/1994 | Sold | $220,000$138/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,945 +6.5% | $1,516,354 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,731 +1.8% | $1,486,623 +2% |
| 2023 | $18,400 +0.9% | $1,457,474 +2% |
| 2022 | $18,231 +1.9% | $1,428,897 +2% |
| 2021 | $17,891 +34.4% | $1,400,880 +36.7% |
| 2020 | $13,307 | $1,024,633 +2% |
| 2019 | $13,307 +3.8% | $1,004,543 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,818 | $984,847 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,818 +0.8% | $965,537 +2% |
| 2016 | $12,717 +2.2% | $946,606 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $12,438 +4.4% | $932,388 +2% |
| 2014 | $11,910 | $914,125 +23.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $741,000 +6.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $693,000 -3.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $719,000 -4.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $750,000 +5.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $712,700 -11.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $801,800 -4.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $836,400 +12.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $742,500 +43% |
| 2005 | -- | $519,312 +7.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $483,700 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $469,700 +34.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $349,135 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $342,291 |
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Neighborhood: Willow Glen
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Booksin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Willow Glen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Willow Glen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: BooksinElementary
- 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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