First time on the market in over 60 years, this cherished home is located on one of the most desirable streets within The Gates, a neighborhood celebrated for its large lots, community spirit, and walkable access to top-rated public schools.
Set on an expansive 1/4+ acre lot, this 1950s ranch-style home offers a unique blend of opportunity and legacy. The home is ideally set back from the street, creating a relaxed, welcoming curb appeal. A front courtyard with a built-in fireplace and Spanish-style tile invites evening gatherings, neighborly waves, and California outdoor living at its finest.
Inside, the spacious layout features large picture windows, original hardwood floors (preserved beneath carpet), and a light-filled family room that opens directly to the backyard. The rear yard is a private retreat, complete with pool, spa, and mature landscaping, perfect for both quiet enjoyment and entertaining.
Whether you choose to restore the existing charm or reimagine the property entirely, the possibilities are as expansive as the lot itself. With its unbeatable location, generous footprint, and rarely available setting, this is your chance to build or personalize your dream estate in one of Willow Glens most prestigious streets.
Sold for $3,050,000
$3,050,000
2557 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
3beds
2,110sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1951
0.29 Acres Lot
$2,966,700 Zestimate®
$1,445/sqft
$5,839 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,966,700
$2.70M - $3.26M
$5,839/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$5,839/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$5,839/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$19,377/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$19,377/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda Baker 01373033 408-712-3432,
Milestone Realty 408-712-3432
Bought with:
Patrick Farnsworth, 00915656
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Monica Farnsworth, 00909422
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82005743
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile, Island
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Outside
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,110
- Total interior livable area: 2,110 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure, Courtyard
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
- Spa features: Pool/SpaCombo
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 43939039
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
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: $1,445/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,149,947
- Annual tax amount: $30,744
- Date on market: 5/7/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $3,050,000+15.1%$1,445/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82005743 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2025 | Pending sale | $2,650,000$1,256/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82005743 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,744 +910.7% | $1,149,947 +812% |
| 2024 | $3,042 +3.4% | $126,094 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,943 +1.2% | $123,622 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,909 +4.2% | $121,199 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,793 +4% | $118,823 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,684 | $117,606 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,684 +5.2% | $115,301 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,551 | $113,041 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,551 +1.3% | $110,826 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,518 +11% | $108,653 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,269 +22.3% | $107,022 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,855 | $104,927 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $104,454 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $102,407 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $100,400 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $99,651 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $99,889 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $97,932 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $96,013 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $94,131 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $92,286 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $90,478 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $88,821 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $87,081 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $85,375 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Willow Glen
Nearby homes
- $2,209,4003 bd2 ba1.8k sqft2567 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125Off Market
- $2,761,2004 bd3 ba2.1k sqft2545 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125Off Market
- $2,423,8003 bd2 ba2k sqft2558 Westgate Ave, San Jose, CA 95125Off Market
- $3,358,5004 bd4 ba2.5k sqft2544 Westgate Ave, San Jose, CA 95125Off Market
- $2,900,0004 bd2 ba1.9k sqft2570 Westgate Ave, San Jose, CA 95125Sold
- $3,471,1003 bd2 ba2.2k sqft2587 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125Off Market
- $3,026,4004 bd3 ba2.4k sqft2562 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125Off Market
- $2,780,8005 bd3 ba2.5k sqft2533 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Schallenberger Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Willow Glen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Willow Glen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: SchallenbergerElementary
- 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.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$2,966,700
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$2,966,700
- California
- Santa Clara County
- San Jose
- 95125
- Willow Glen
- 2557 Cottle Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other San Jose Topics
