Location, charm, and thoughtful upgrades come together in this inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bath home! Ideally situated just moments from Valley Fair Mall and Santana Row, enjoy easy access to an incredible selection of shopping, dining, and entertainment, plus convenient access to Highways 880 and 280.
Step inside to a light-filled interior where large windows, original hardwood floors, and retro-inspired details create a warm and distinctive feel. The classic checkered kitchen flooring adds a playful touch of vintage character, while numerous improvements provide added peace of mind. Upgrades include copper plumbing, dual-pane windows, new attic insulation, a newer water heater, newer sewer line replacement, and a seismically retrofitted foundation.
Just nearby, a neighborhood park offers even more space to enjoy the outdoors, complete with a shaded picnic area, restrooms, playground, and an expansive grassy area perfect for recreation. With its unique character, valuable improvements and exceptional proximity to many amenities, this charming home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of Silicon Valley living!
For sale
Price cut: $100K (9/9)
$1,388,888
2522 Forest Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
3beds
1,134sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1952
5,500 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,225/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 29 days
- 889
- 39
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Judy Ramos 01488527 408-389-3700,
Coldwell Banker Realty 408-723-3300
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82057486
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub, Tile
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,134
- Total interior livable area: 1,134 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,500 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 30317017
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Raised, Crawl Space, Quake Bracing
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,225/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,007
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Price change | $1,388,888-6.7%$1,225/sqft |
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| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,488,888$1,313/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Contingent | $1,488,888$1,313/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,488,888$1,313/sqft |
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| 1/20/2025 | Listing removed | $3,450$3/sqft |
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| 1/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,450+3.1%$3/sqft |
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| 5/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/20/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,345$3/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $270,007 +2% |
| 2025 | $5,481 +3.6% | $264,714 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,293 +2.9% | $259,525 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,145 +1.6% | $254,437 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,063 +3.8% | $249,449 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,877 +4.6% | $244,559 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,663 | $242,052 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,663 +5.3% | $237,307 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,429 | $232,655 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,429 +1.3% | $228,094 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,373 +4.7% | $223,623 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,177 +26.1% | $220,265 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,312 | $215,951 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $214,976 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $210,762 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $206,630 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $205,086 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $205,575 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $201,545 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $197,595 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $193,722 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $189,924 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $186,201 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $182,789 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $179,206 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $175,693 |
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Neighborhood: West San Jose
Nearby schools
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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