A rare opportunity to own the historic Pomeroy House, designed by renowned architect Andrew P. Hill Jr. in 1923 and set on an oversized corner lot in coveted Shasta Hanchett Park. Rich architectural character blends seamlessly with thoughtful modern upgrades, including owned solar, Tesla charging, high-efficiency HVAC, and whole-home water softening. Timeless details such as the Batchelder tile fireplace and elegant formal spaces create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The chefs kitchen, appointed with Miele and Viking appliances compliments spectacular outdoor living featuring a pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, reclaimed redwood lanai, and mature fruiting gardens creating a private retreat ideal for entertaining or quiet relaxation.
The well-designed floorplan offers a spacious primary suite with updated bath, three additional bedrooms including a guest ensuite, and a finished lower level with a 750+ bottle wine cellar and versatile bonus space. This is a Mill's Act property with many benefits. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, this residence provides easy access to fine dining, major tech campuses, Caltrain, SJ International Airport, Westfield Valley Fair, & Santana Row.
Sold for $4,100,000
$4,100,000
225 Sequoia Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
4beds
4,005sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1924
0.41 Acres Lot
$4,076,700 Zestimate®
$1,024/sqft
$7,869 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,076,700
$3.75M - $4.40M
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Batchelder tile fireplaceTimeless detailsWarm and inviting atmosphereMature fruiting gardensRich architectural characterReclaimed redwood lanaiOversized corner lot
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Listed by:
Gea Carr 01329782 408-218-4581,
Coldwell Banker Realty 408-723-3300
Bought with:
Mary Ann Brown, 01478628
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82035953
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, GroundFloorPrimaryBedroom2plus
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Range Hood, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,005
- Total interior livable area: 4,005 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Drive Through
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 26124035
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
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: $1,024/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $349,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,675
- Date on market: 2/23/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Sold | $4,100,000-2.3%$1,024/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Contingent | $4,198,000$1,048/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,198,000+152.9%$1,048/sqft |
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| 6/1/2000 | Sold | $1,660,000+197%$414/sqft |
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| 3/1/1996 | Sold | $559,000$140/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,675 +9.5% | $349,100 +9% |
| 2024 | $5,185 -9.1% | $320,400 -13.5% |
| 2023 | $5,702 -17% | $370,300 -20.7% |
| 2022 | $6,866 +5.8% | $467,200 +6% |
| 2021 | $6,492 +13.4% | $440,900 +14.3% |
| 2020 | $5,726 | $385,600 +2.1% |
| 2019 | $5,726 -1.2% | $377,800 -4.2% |
| 2018 | $5,795 | $394,300 +3.9% |
| 2017 | $5,795 +2.5% | $379,500 +11.5% |
| 2016 | $5,653 -6.3% | $340,300 -17.8% |
| 2015 | $6,031 +26.4% | $413,900 +21.9% |
| 2014 | $4,772 | $339,600 -64.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $958,800 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $940,000 +14.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $824,000 +3% |
| 2010 | -- | $800,000 -28.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,117,500 -25% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,490,000 -21.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,904,327 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,866,988 +7.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,733,300 +21% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,432,600 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,391,000 +7% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,300,000 -23.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,693,200 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Merritt Trace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: MerrittTraceElementary
- Middle: HerbertHooverMiddle_1
- High: AbrahamLincolnHigh_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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