Step into this charming 3 bedroom 2 bath home in the heart of Willow Glen on a tree lined street! This single-story home boasts a harmonious blend of modern updates and timeless charm. Offering a bright, open layout with a private primary suite and a welcoming living area filled with abundant natural light. The spacious updated kitchen features a dining area, granite countertops, gas range, dishwasher, great cabinet space, pull out drawers and refrigerator. Flooring blends bamboo laminate, tile and carpet for style and easy maintainability. You will appreciate the modern updated bathrooms. Enjoy year round comforts with central A/C, ceiling fans and double-pane windows. Indoor laundry with stackable washer/dryer for your convenience. A 1-car oversized detached garage and bonus storage shed adds storage galore. Outdoors, enjoy a spacious yard with orange, lime, lemon & apple fruit trees, gardening, entertaining, bbq's while relaxing in the sunshine or under the gazebo. Peaceful comfort while sitting on the front and back porch. All just minutes from vibrant downtown Willow Glen, Farmer's Market, restaurants, cafes, boutique shops, local parks, art galleries, guadalupe creek trail, downtown San Jose and easy freeway access. Come make this your dream home!
Sold for $1,260,000
$1,260,000
986 Spencer Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
3beds
1,130sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1910
5,960 Square Feet Lot
$1,242,000 Zestimate®
$1,115/sqft
$4,484 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,242,000
$1.14M - $1.35M
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Fruit treesBack porchSingle-story homeSpacious yardTimeless charmModern updatesPrivate primary suite
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Listed by:
Michelle Thompson 01467537 408-839-4436,
Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley 408-626-9800
Bought with:
Bryan Sweeley, 01877044
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Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82022703
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: Marble, PrimaryStallShowers, SolidSurface, StallShower, Tile, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,130
- Total interior livable area: 1,130 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Off Site, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,960 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garage, Sheds
- Parcel number: 26449015
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
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: $1,115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $853,002
- Annual tax amount: $11,848
- Date on market: 9/24/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $1,260,000-2.9%$1,115/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82022703 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Pending sale | $1,298,000$1,149/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82022703 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Contingent | $1,298,000$1,149/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82022703 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,298,000+82.8%$1,149/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82022703 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2014 | Sold | $710,000+57.8%$628/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2003 | Sold | $450,000$398/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,848 +5.9% | $853,002 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,189 +2% | $836,278 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,967 +1% | $819,882 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,860 +2.2% | $803,807 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,625 +2.4% | $788,047 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,378 | $779,967 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,378 +3.3% | $764,675 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,044 | $749,683 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,044 +0.8% | $734,984 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,960 +2.6% | $720,573 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,711 +36.3% | $709,750 +36% |
| 2014 | $7,123 | $521,916 +6% |
| 2013 | -- | $492,600 +17.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $418,000 +1% |
| 2011 | -- | $414,000 +3% |
| 2010 | -- | $402,000 -11.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $452,000 -7.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $487,092 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $477,542 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $468,180 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $459,000 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $450,000 +241.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $131,791 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $129,207 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $126,675 |
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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
- 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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- Santa Clara County
- San Jose
- 95125
- Willow Glen
- 986 Spencer Ave
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