
San Jose, California 95125
This Stunning Storybook Home is listed at $2,900,000, reflecting a premium valuation relative to its $2,728,308 Fair Market Value. Featuring a 300-square-foot detached cottage, Renewal by Andersen windows, and a remodeled kitchen, the property maintains an Excellent Condition Rating. Located in the heart of Willow Glen, it offers a premier lifestyle near Lincoln Avenue and is zoned for the highly-rated Booksin Elementary School. This turnkey residence provides a rare blend of vintage character and modern functionality, making it an ideal sanctuary for discerning professionals or growing families seeking a move-in ready home.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 1317 Mildred Ave Subject | $2,900,000* List Price | 3 | 2 | 2,272 | $1,201 | - |
A 1127 Laurie Avenue Sold | $3,488,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,692 | $1,296 | 0.5 mi |
B 1835 Ellen Avenue Sold | $2,035,800 | 3 | 2 | 1,692 | $1,203 | 0.8 mi |
C 1538 Cherry Avenue Sold | $2,755,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,311 | $1,192 | 0.1 mi |
D 911 Michigan Avenue Sold | $2,588,888 | 4 | 3 | 2,500 | $1,036 | 0.8 mi |
E 1175 Crescent Drive Sold | $2,600,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,696 | $1,533 | 0.7 mi |
F 1037 Hazelwood Sold | $2,200,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,715 | $1,283 | 0.7 mi |
G 1151 Carolyn Avenue Sold | $2,625,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,797 | $1,461 | 0.6 mi |
H 1544 De Anza Way Sold | $3,175,000 | 5 | 3 | 2,700 | $1,176 | 0.5 mi |
I 1622 Lincoln Avenue Active | $2,199,000 List Price | 3 | 3 | 1,998 | $1,101 | 0.5 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
While originally built in 1936, the property qualifies as Excellent due to recent high-end renovations. The bathrooms were recently remodeled with modern tile and fixtures, and the windows were replaced with Renewal by Andersen units within the last few years. The kitchen is updated with a commercial-style range, and the overall condition is mint and move-in ready with no visible maintenance deferred.
This 1936 storybook home preserves its original 'old-world' charm with beamed ceilings and arched fireplaces while integrating high-value modern improvements like Renewal by Andersen windows and remodeled bathrooms.
The property features a detached 300-square-foot cottage, offering a rare and flexible space perfect for a quiet home office, art studio, or guest suite, which is highly coveted in the Willow Glen market.
Located just blocks from the vibrant Lincoln Avenue, the home offers exceptional access to boutique shopping, dining, and the farmers market, while also being zoned for the highly-rated Booksin Elementary School.
At a list price of $2.9 million for a 5,100-square-foot lot, the property commands a high price-per-square-foot that may be a hurdle for buyers seeking more expansive outdoor space.
While the elementary school is top-rated (8/10), the assigned middle and high schools carry lower ratings (5/10 and 6/10), which may be a concern for families planning for long-term educational needs.
Behind the ivy-covered brick and shingled rooflines of this 1936 storybook home, you'll find 2,272 square feet of real Willow Glen character: three bedrooms plus an oversized and bright family room, two recently remodeled bathrooms, and a full bed and bath on the main level. The living room sets the tone with beamed ceilings, an arched wood-burning fireplace, preserved hardwood floors, and old-world windows framing one of the neighborhood's prettiest tree-lined streets. The windows are one of many surprises of the home, as they keep the vintage look without the vintage age: they're Renewal by Andersen, installed just a few years ago. The white kitchen pairs classic cabinetry with a commercial-style gas range, and the formal dining room looks straight out to the garden. Upstairs, the primary suite has a soft window seat made for slow Sunday mornings and arched built-ins you simply don't get in new construction. Out back, brick-edged paths connect a covered cabana, a patio sized for long dinners, and a detached cottage of roughly 300 square feet... guest space, art studio, or the home office you actually have peace in. The backyard is fully framed in mature greenery, feeling like your own quiet corner of Willow Glen. A fig tree anchors the garden, and there's something quietly great about eating fruit you grew yourself, steps from your kitchen. Morning coffee out here is private, shaded, and yours alone. All of it sits blocks from Lincoln Avenue, where the coffee shops, the farmers market, and neighbors who wave hello explain why buyers search for Willow Glen by name. Commuters get quick access to 87, 280, and downtown San Jose. Homes with this much story rarely change hands here. This one is ready for its next chapter.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.6 mi
Grades K-5 • 1.0 mi
Grades K-5 • 1.0 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 2,272 | 1,683.5 |
| Lot Size | 5,100 | 6,300 |
| Price | $2.90M | $1.70M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.3K | $1000 |
| Built year | 1936 | 1966 |
| HOA | $0 | $160 |
| Days on market | 7 | 35 |
Jul 16, 2026
$2,900,000
Initial Listing
Jan 11, 2019
$1,900,000
Public Record
Jan 10, 2017
$1,550,000
Public Record
Jun 27, 2005
$865,000
Public Record
Jun 21, 1996
$525,000
Public Record