This character-filled Spanish-style bungalow, located on a scenic tree-lined street just steps from downtown Willow Glen, offers the perfect blend of charm and modern updates. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, the home boasts a wonderful layout with great separation between the bedrooms. The bright, remodeled kitchen opens to the backyard via a sliding glass door, ideal for indoor-outdoor living. The inviting family room with a refinished fireplace wall flows seamlessly into a large, separate dining room, perfect for entertaining. Beautiful hardwood floors, air conditioning, and a dedicated laundry area add comfort and convenience. The private, deep 7,946+/- sq. ft. lot includes fruit trees, including avocado, and offers a detached 2-car garage with a 180+/- sq ft bonus room, perfect for a home office or guest space. A finished quarter basement provides additional storage. Zoned 2, the property allows for the potential to add more structures with permits. Enjoy ample off-street parking and privacy, all just minutes from Willow Glen and major San Jose freeways. A must-see!
Sold for $1,780,000
$1,780,000
75 Lester Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
3beds
1,354sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1944
7,968 Square Feet Lot
$1,727,200 Zestimate®
$1,315/sqft
$4,943 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,727,200
$1.57M - $1.90M
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Fruit treesFinished quarter basementRefinished fireplace wallModern updatesScenic tree-lined streetAmple off-street parkingHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Julie Davis 01445554 408-888-6587,
Compass 408-427-8963,
Cristina Gonzalez 01735945 408-930-6493,
Compass
Bought with:
Chisholm Gentry, 01363992
Gentry Real Estate
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81997008
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus, Tile, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,354
- Total interior livable area: 1,354 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate
Lot
- Size: 7,968 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 26457049
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: TarGravel, Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1944
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Jose
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2025 | Sold | $1,780,000+18.7%$1,315/sqft |
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| 3/25/2025 | Pending sale | $1,499,000$1,107/sqft |
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| 3/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000+143.7%$1,107/sqft |
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| 3/29/2012 | Sold | $615,000+2.7%$454/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/29/2012 | Pending sale | $599,000$442/sqft |
Source: Intero Real Estate Services #81203212 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2012 | Listed for sale | $599,000+44.3%$442/sqft |
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| 11/30/2011 | Sold | $415,000+90.4%$306/sqft |
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| 12/23/1993 | Sold | $218,000$161/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,788 +5.8% | $772,463 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,197 +2.1% | $757,318 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,992 +0.9% | $742,470 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,905 +2.2% | $727,913 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,688 +2.4% | $713,641 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,458 | $706,324 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,458 +3.3% | $692,476 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,151 | $678,899 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,151 +0.9% | $665,588 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,073 +2.7% | $652,538 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,833 +5.4% | $642,737 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,382 | $630,147 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $627,300 +5.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $595,000 +106% |
| 2011 | -- | $288,866 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $286,708 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $287,390 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $281,756 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $276,232 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $270,816 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $265,507 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $260,302 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $255,532 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $250,523 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $245,612 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Willow Glen
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Willow Glen Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Willow Glen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 8/10Willow Glen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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- California
- Santa Clara County
- San Jose
- 95125
- Willow Glen
- 75 Lester Ave
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