New Construction- Modern Green Farmhouse in the Heart of Willow Glen - 2020 James Place is a new, exquisitely designed modern farmhouse on a 9,875 sq ft lot in one of Willow Glens most coveted neighborhoods. With 5 beds, 4.5 baths, and 4,471 sq ft, it blends timeless style with forward-thinking green design. Wide-plank hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and custom millwork define the interiors. The kitchen showcases Taj Mahal quartzite counters, Thermador Pro appliances, dual dishwashers, oversized island, and a hidden walk-in pantry. A great room with a soaring ceiling and gorgeous fireplace opens to the backyard through multiple French doors. Upstairs, the primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-like bath with soaking tub and dual vanity. Unique features include a sound-dampened office with private patio, butlers pantry, Tesla Solar Roof, dual-zone HVAC, upstairs laundry with dual washers/dryers, and a 3-car garage with 11ft ceiling. Enjoy three fireplaces, low-VOC finishes and appliances, a paver driveway and back patio, and professionally landscaped/designed front and back yards. Located close to Booksin Elementary and minutes from downtown Willow Glen. Custom built by Birnam Wood Builders and an award-winning design team.
Sold for $5,750,868
$5,750,868
2020 James Pl, San Jose, CA 95125
5beds
4,471sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2025
9,875 Square Feet Lot
$5,670,600 Zestimate®
$1,286/sqft
$7,820 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,670,600
$5.22M - $6.18M
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Oversized islandSpa-like bathTaj mahal quartzite countersThermador pro appliancesCustom millworkThree fireplacesWide-plank hardwood floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Knox 01179818 408-287-7704,
Compass 408-427-8963
Bought with:
Roxy Laufer, 02006177
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82025689
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Office
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, PrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, StallShower2plus, Stone, Tub, TubinPrimaryBedroom, Tubs2plus, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastNook, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: IslandwithSink, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Heat Pump, 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Tub/Sink, In Utility Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Insert, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,471
- Total interior livable area: 4,471 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Tandem
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,875 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 44625045
- Zoning: R1-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farm House,Modern/HighTech
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Concrete
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,286/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,820,203
- Annual tax amount: $36,398
- Date on market: 10/23/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | Sold | $5,750,868+6.5%$1,286/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82025689 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Pending sale | $5,398,868$1,208/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,398,868+319.3%$1,208/sqft |
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| 10/31/2017 | Sold | $1,287,500$288/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,398 +17.6% | $2,820,203 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $30,950 +19.5% | $2,491,629 +21.7% |
| 2023 | $25,898 +29.5% | $2,048,068 +34.2% |
| 2022 | $20,002 +18.8% | $1,525,859 +12.7% |
| 2021 | $16,834 +2.2% | $1,353,392 +1% |
| 2020 | $16,471 | $1,339,515 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,471 +2.9% | $1,313,250 +2% |
| 2018 | $16,003 | $1,287,500 +273.8% |
| 2017 | $16,003 +225.4% | $344,409 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,919 +3.1% | $337,657 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,771 +13.7% | $332,586 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,197 | $326,072 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $324,600 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $318,237 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $311,998 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $309,667 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $310,404 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $304,319 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $298,353 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $292,504 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $286,770 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $281,148 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $275,996 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $270,585 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $265,281 |
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Neighborhood: Willow Glen
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Booksin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Willow Glen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Willow Glen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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- Santa Clara County
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- 2020 James Pl
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