The feel-good home you have been searching for, located in a beloved neighborhood! A welcoming front porch & beautifully fenced front yard create an immediate sense of warmth and charm. This single-level home is perfect for entertaining, featuring an open-concept layout where the spacious living room flows effortlessly into the family room. Elegant French doors connect the two spaces, creating a stunning great room when opened. The bright, cheerful kitchen features stainless steel appliances and flows seamlessly into the spacious dining area. Primary suite features a walk-in closet along with a sleek, newly renovated bathroom. Hall bathroom has also been beautifully updated & the bedrooms are spacious. Step outside to your private backyard oasis, with pavers, lush turf, numerous delicious fruit trees, & two versatile side yards. Stunning hardwood floors, tons of storage options, a large attached 2 car garage, AC & so much more. Neighbors gather to enjoy visits from the Mister Softee truck. Moments away from local fruit stands, favorite breakfast spots, coffee shops, restaurants, & weekend farmers markets. Enjoy some of the best fitness facilities and hiking nearby. Phenomenal schools: Leitz Elementary, Dartmouth Middle School, and Branham High. This home has it all!
Sold for $1,650,000
$1,650,000
5254 Howes Ln, San Jose, CA 95118
3beds
1,441sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1962
7,150 Square Feet Lot
$1,626,700 Zestimate®
$1,145/sqft
$4,605 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,626,700
$1.50M - $1.77M
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Delicious fruit treesFenced front yardWelcoming front porchOpen-concept layoutNewly renovated bathroomStainless steel appliancesSpacious dining area
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Listed by:
Katie Galli Ketelsen 01925901 408-203-6903,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 650-947-2900,
James Galli 00944554 650-224-5621,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Bought with:
Cheryl Okuno, 01051270
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Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82026736
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,441
- Total interior livable area: 1,441 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,150 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 56915058
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Jose
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Sold | $1,650,000$1,145/sqft |
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| 11/16/2025 | Pending sale | $1,650,000$1,145/sqft |
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| 11/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000+22.2%$1,145/sqft |
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| 4/21/2021 | Sold | $1,350,000+5.9%$937/sqft |
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| 3/28/2021 | Contingent | $1,275,000$885/sqft |
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| 3/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,275,000+86.1%$885/sqft |
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| 6/16/2005 | Sold | $685,000+48.9%$475/sqft |
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| 3/22/2002 | Sold | $460,000$319/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,092 +2.8% | $1,461,282 +2% |
| 2024 | $19,553 +2% | $1,432,630 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,172 +2.1% | $1,404,540 +2% |
| 2022 | $18,771 +49.7% | $1,377,000 +56.1% |
| 2021 | $12,538 +2.1% | $882,103 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,275 | $873,060 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,275 +4.4% | $855,942 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,760 | $839,160 +2% |
| 2017 | $11,760 +1.3% | $822,707 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,606 +6.6% | $806,577 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $10,884 +5.7% | $794,462 +2% |
| 2014 | $10,294 | $778,901 +26.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $617,000 +13.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $544,000 -6.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $584,000 +2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $572,000 +5.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $540,000 -22.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $697,800 -2.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $712,673 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $698,700 +43.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $487,253 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $477,700 +4% |
| 2003 | -- | $459,400 +129.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $200,440 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $196,511 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cambrian Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lietz Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Dartmouth Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Branham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: LietzElementary
- Middle: DartmouthMiddle_1
- High: BranhamHigh
- District: UnionElementary
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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