Situated in the heart of historic Palm Haven, San Jose's iconic 1913 residence park community in Willow Glen. This exceptional home overlooks the signature greenbelt framed by soaring heritage palms. Extensively updated while preserving its vintage character, the home features warm hardwood floors, custom solid wood doors, vintage hardware, and period-inspired tilework. A formal entry with mosaic tile leads to a grand dining room with French doors opening to a charming side deck. The living room showcases a classic tile fireplace, complemented by a private study and main-level bedroom with adjacent bath. The chefs kitchen with high-end Viking appliances, natural stone counters, and center island flows seamlessly into the family room and out to a remarkable covered deck with heaters, fans, sound system, and custom drapes; ideal for year-round entertaining. Upstairs offers spacious bedrooms including a serene primary suite. Finished basement with wine storage.
Sold for $3,200,000
$3,200,000
656 Palm Haven Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
4beds
2,686sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1922
8,220 Square Feet Lot
$3,184,900 Zestimate®
$1,191/sqft
$6,862 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,184,900
$2.93M - $3.44M
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Classic tile fireplaceCenter islandVintage hardwarePrivate studyPeriod-inspired tileworkSerene primary suiteCustom solid wood doors
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Listed by:
Patrick Farnsworth 00915656 408-398-2319,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 408-295-3111
Bought with:
Georgia Phillips, 02209379
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82042591
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Great Room, Laundry, Office, Utility Room
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, ShowersoverTubs2plus, SplitBath, StallShower2plus, SteamShower, Tile, TubinPrimaryBedroom, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor, OversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastNook, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Stone, IslandwithSink, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Forced Air, 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Upper Floor, In Utility Room
Features
- Video Audio System, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,686
- Total interior livable area: 2,686 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,220 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 26452004
- 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: 1922
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: $1,191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,690,967
- Annual tax amount: $22,054
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Sold | $3,200,000+6.7%$1,191/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Pending sale | $2,999,950$1,117/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,999,950+130.8%$1,117/sqft |
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| 7/23/2009 | Sold | $1,300,000-7.1%$484/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2009 | Price change | $1,399,000-4.1%$521/sqft |
Source: Intero Commercial #80909794 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2009 | Price change | $1,459,000+12.3%$543/sqft |
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| 2/22/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000-20.7%$484/sqft |
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| 9/10/2008 | Listing removed | $1,639,000$610/sqft |
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| 8/7/2008 | Price change | $1,639,000-3.5%$610/sqft |
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| 7/11/2008 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000+111.1%$633/sqft |
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| 11/3/2006 | Sold | $805,000$300/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,054 +6.6% | $1,690,967 +2% |
| 2024 | $20,695 +1.8% | $1,657,811 +2% |
| 2023 | $20,335 +0.9% | $1,625,306 +2% |
| 2022 | $20,149 +1.9% | $1,593,438 +2% |
| 2021 | $19,782 +2.1% | $1,562,195 +1% |
| 2020 | $19,376 | $1,546,178 +2% |
| 2019 | $19,376 +3% | $1,515,861 +2% |
| 2018 | $18,813 | $1,486,139 +2% |
| 2017 | $18,813 +0.7% | $1,457,000 +2% |
| 2016 | $18,676 +2.3% | $1,428,433 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $18,251 +3.2% | $1,406,977 +2% |
| 2014 | $17,692 | $1,379,417 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,373,184 +5.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,300,000 -0.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,311,000 +8.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,205,000 -12.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,381,032 +68.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $821,100 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $805,000 +1301.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $57,447 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $56,321 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $55,217 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $54,206 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $53,144 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $52,103 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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: 1.8 mi
- 8/10Willow Glen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 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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- California
- Santa Clara County
- San Jose
- 95125
- Willow Glen
- 656 Palm Haven Ave
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