Where timeless Willow Glen charm meets modern luxury, owned by the same family since its construction, this home blends rich history with a contemporary transformation. A 2006 remodel and second-story addition brought elevated style, space, and functionality. Featuring an expansive chefs kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinetry, and premium appliances. The spacious ground-floor primary suite offers dual sinks, a walk-in closet, and a slider to the back yard. Entertain with ease in the inviting living room, generous family room, and dining spaceor step outside to your island-inspired retreat with a tiki bar and palm-shaded lounge. Additional highlights include updated baths, all-copper plumbing, central HVAC with A/C, and a detached garage rebuilt in 2006. Just a short stroll to downtown Willow Glens shops, dining, and coffeehouses, and moments from the Three Creeks Trail. Quick access to 87, 280, Tamien Train & Light Rail station, and only 7 minutes to Mineta International Airport make this the perfect blend of lifestyle and location.
Sold for $1,800,000
$1,800,000
501 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
4beds
2,726sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
6,204 Square Feet Lot
$2,433,900 Zestimate®
$660/sqft
$6,173 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,433,900
$2.21M - $2.68M
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Custom cabinetryIsland-inspired retreatGround-floor primary suiteGenerous family roomPalm-shaded loungeDining spacePremium appliances
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Listed by:
Benjamin Barbic 01358730 408-202-3219,
Barbic Real Estate Group 408-356-1227,
Peter Vaughan 02232367 650-576-0850,
Barbic Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Pam Tran, 02032306
Loveseat Homes
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82018066
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Granite, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, Island
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Built In Oven, Double Oven, Built In Oven/Range
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,726
- Total interior livable area: 2,726 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,204 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 43403023
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $660/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $283,988
- Annual tax amount: $5,542
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2025 | Sold | $1,800,000-2.7%$660/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Pending sale | $1,849,000$678/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $1,849,000-2.6%$678/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Price change | $1,898,000-5%$696/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $1,998,000-4.3%$733/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $2,088,000-5%$766/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,198,000$806/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,542 +3.7% | $283,988 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,344 +2.9% | $278,420 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,195 +1.3% | $272,962 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,131 +3.7% | $267,611 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,947 +4.6% | $262,365 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,730 | $259,676 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,730 +5.2% | $254,585 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,498 | $249,594 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,498 +1.3% | $244,701 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,439 +4.7% | $239,904 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,239 +23.6% | $236,302 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,430 | $231,674 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $230,628 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $226,107 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $221,675 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $220,019 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $220,543 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $216,220 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $211,982 +47.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $144,035 +238.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $42,565 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $41,731 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $40,968 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $40,166 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $39,379 |
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Neighborhood: Willow Glen
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Willow Glen Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Willow Glen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Willow Glen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WillowGlenElementary_1
- 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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