This 1953 built early era Eichler embodies classic mid-century features such as post-and-beam construction, clean lines and simple functional design. Inside youll find an open living and dining area with a tiled gas fireplace and large wall-to-wall panels of glass with double sliding doors leading into the backyard. The kitchen has wood shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and an adjacent eating area with matching bar cabinetry with glass display cabinets, wine fridge and extra storage. There are three well appointed bedrooms, including a primary suite and two updated bathrooms. Upgrades include dual pane windows and hardwood flooring throughout, with mini split systems for heat and air conditioning. Attached two car garage, with automatic opener and 220V car charger. Foam roof. Fresh sod in the front yard with a landscaped walkway leading up the extra spacious driveway. The back yard has a covered and uncovered patio area, lawn, and is surrounded by mature landscaping and fruit trees. Located in San Joses Rose Glen Eichler tract, close to a variety of amenities, light rail and San Jose City College, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, downtown Willow Glen, Valley Fair and Santana Row, as well as easy access to highways 280, 85 and 17.
Sold for $1,550,000
$1,550,000
778 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
3beds
1,216sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1953
5,824 Square Feet Lot
$1,526,700 Zestimate®
$1,275/sqft
$3,992 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,526,700
$1.40M - $1.66M
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Fruit treesPost-and-beam constructionTiled gas fireplaceAutomatic openerAttached two car garageMature landscapingWine fridge
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Swartz 01907996 408-201-3849,
Atria Real Estate 408-475-8350
Bought with:
Laura Zavala, 02127947
Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82024160
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Double Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,216
- Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 5,824 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 28239027
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Eichler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Foam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
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: $1,275/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,282,841
- Annual tax amount: $17,329
- Date on market: 10/8/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $1,550,000+3.5%$1,275/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82024160 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Pending sale | $1,498,000$1,232/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82024160 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,498,000+30.3%$1,232/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82024160 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2018 | Sold | $1,150,000-4%$946/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81727745 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2018 | Pending sale | $1,198,000$985/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #ML81727745 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,198,000+119.8%$985/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Palo Alto #ML81727745 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2011 | Sold | $545,000-3.1%$448/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2011 | Listed for sale | $562,500+12.5%$463/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2009 | Sold | $500,000$411/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,329 +3.5% | $1,282,841 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,750 +1.8% | $1,257,688 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,455 +0.8% | $1,233,029 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,318 +1.8% | $1,208,853 +2% |
| 2021 | $16,026 +2.5% | $1,185,151 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,628 | $1,173,000 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,628 +80.8% | $1,150,000 +91.1% |
| 2018 | $8,645 | $601,624 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,645 +1.3% | $589,829 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,535 +8.4% | $578,265 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,874 +9.3% | $569,580 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,204 | $558,423 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $555,900 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $545,000 +25.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $434,000 -13.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $500,000 +747.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $58,989 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $57,833 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $56,700 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $55,589 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $54,500 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $53,432 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $52,454 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $51,426 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $50,419 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Willow Glen
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Sherman Oaks Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Del Mar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: ShermanOaksElementary_1
- Middle: MonroeMiddle
- High: DelMarHigh
- District: CampbellUnionElementary
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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