Rare opportunity for a highly coveted street in the prestigious GATES neighborhood of Willow Glen. This single-story home offers three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms across 2,142 sq.ft., situated on a 15,000+ sq. ft. corner lot. Enjoy two fireplaces anchoring the spacious living and family rooms w/ permitted kitchen remodel. Move in ready, also excellent opportunity to remodel and build a dream home. Fourth room adds a rare flexibility: use it as a bedroom, office, art studio or gym. Entertain in style in your backyard sanctuary featuring a complete outdoor kitchen, bar, and dedicated entertainment area. Ample Space for RV & boat. The oversized lot provides options for a future potential ADU with endless opportunities for customization and expansion. Ideal for individual buyer looking to remodel, or investor, looking for a coveted lot with two street entrances, Cottle & Koch, avenues. Brokers and broker's Agents do not represent or guarantee the accuracy of the square footage, permitted or unpermitted spaces, lot size/dimensions, or other information concerning the conditions or features of the property. All Buyers are advised to independently verify the accuracy of all information through the appropriate professionals to satisfy themselves and utilize only their own information.
For sale
Price cut: $150K (8/21)
$3,199,000
2598 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
3beds
2,142sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1951
0.34 Acres Lot
$3,095,900 Zestimate®
$1,493/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 29 days
- 872
- 24
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Asif Subedar 02060355 408-373-1342,
Compass 408-358-1111
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82057238
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Marble, ExhaustFan, Island, Skylights
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Other
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Wet Bar
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,142
- Total interior livable area: 2,142 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 43939018
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab, Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
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: $1,493/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $844,502
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$3,095,900
$2.94M - $3.25M
$6,366/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Price change | $3,199,000-4.5%$1,493/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,349,000$1,563/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $844,502 +2% |
| 2025 | $11,546 +5.9% | $827,944 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,907 +2.8% | $811,711 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,608 +0.9% | $795,796 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,515 +2.2% | $780,193 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,289 +2.4% | $764,896 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,049 | $757,054 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,049 +3.3% | $742,211 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,727 | $727,658 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,727 +0.8% | $713,391 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,645 -6% | $699,404 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $10,263 +20.2% | $688,899 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,539 | $675,405 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $672,353 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $659,170 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $646,246 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $641,417 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $642,941 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $630,336 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $594,627 +3.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $574,142 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $562,886 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $551,850 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $541,737 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $531,116 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $520,703 |
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Neighborhood: Willow Glen
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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