The historic Whitney Wright Mansion on one of the Rose Garden's most coveted streets. This 1920s mansion was beautifully restored by DeMattei Construction in 2008, maintaining the integrity of the architecturally significant colonial home and updating it with all the modern amenities one could desire. It boasts a formal entry with mahogany border inlay, elegant dining room, a stately living room with a cozy gas fireplace. The magnificent open concept chef's kitchen has professional grade appliances a walk-in pantry & a butler's pantry w/ two wine refrigerators. Gracious primary retreat has 10-foot ceilings with wood wrapped beams, custom drapes & a private balcony. Primary bath w/dual vanities Calacatta marble shower, jacuzzi tub, private water closet, & custom walk-in closet. The private backyard has many mature rose trees & a lush lawn. Custom paved driveway with security vehicle and pedestrian gates leads to a finished, oversized two car garage. This prime Silicon Valley location is close to restaurants, jobs, shops, farmer's market, Rose Garden Library all major arteries, Cal Train Station, SJ International Airport.
Sold for $3,300,000
$3,300,000
744 Morse St, San Jose, CA 95126
4beds
3,420sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1920
8,061 Square Feet Lot
$3,222,900 Zestimate®
$965/sqft
$6,732 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,222,900
$2.93M - $3.51M
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Gas fireplacePrivate balconyOversized two car garageMature rose treesCoveted streetsPrimary retreatCustom paved driveway
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gea Carr 01329782 408-218-4581,
Coldwell Banker Realty 408-723-3300
Bought with:
Sophie Lin, 02103112
KW Bay Area Estates
Jimmy Cheng, 01865978
KW Bay Area Estates
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82013217
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room, Laundry
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Marble, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowersoverTubs2plus, TubwJets, PrimaryOversizedTub, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Security Gate
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,420
- Total interior livable area: 3,420 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,061 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 26113055
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $965/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,928,780
- Annual tax amount: $37,660
- Date on market: 7/14/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $3,300,000-5.7%$965/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Pending sale | $3,498,000$1,023/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,498,000+30.6%$1,023/sqft |
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| 3/18/2020 | Sold | $2,678,000-0.7%$783/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81781189 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2020 | Pending sale | $2,698,000$789/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty - San Jose-Willow Glen #81781189 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $2,698,000+14.3%$789/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #ML81781189 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2016 | Sold | $2,360,000-1.5%$690/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2016 | Pending sale | $2,395,000$700/sqft |
Source: California Regional MLS #OC16700638 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000+49.8%$700/sqft |
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| 4/18/2009 | Listing removed | $1,599,000$468/sqft |
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| 4/3/2009 | Price change | $1,599,000-3.6%$468/sqft |
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| 2/7/2009 | Price change | $1,659,000-6.5%$485/sqft |
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| 1/18/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,775,000-4.1%$519/sqft |
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| 12/4/2008 | Listing removed | $1,850,000$541/sqft |
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| 10/19/2008 | Price change | $1,850,000-7.3%$541/sqft |
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| 8/29/2008 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+62.9%$583/sqft |
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| 9/2/2005 | Sold | $1,225,000$358/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,660 +6.8% | $2,928,780 +2% |
| 2024 | $35,261 +14% | $2,871,354 +15.3% |
| 2023 | $30,923 -10% | $2,490,000 -9.8% |
| 2022 | $34,344 +1.8% | $2,759,858 +2% |
| 2021 | $33,736 +8.8% | $2,705,744 +8% |
| 2020 | $30,997 | $2,504,450 +2% |
| 2019 | $30,997 +3.3% | $2,455,344 +2% |
| 2018 | $30,006 | $2,407,200 +2% |
| 2017 | $30,006 +0.7% | $2,360,000 +47.6% |
| 2016 | $29,788 +46.1% | $1,599,099 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $20,396 +2.9% | $1,575,080 +2% |
| 2014 | $19,827 | $1,544,227 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,537,249 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,507,108 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,477,558 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,466,516 +82.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $802,890 -35.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,249,500 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,225,000 +964.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $115,102 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $112,847 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $110,635 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $108,609 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $106,480 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $104,393 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Rose Garden
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Merritt Trace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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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