573 Illinois Avenue, San Jose, California 95125, San Jose, 95125 - 4 bed, 2 bath
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San Jose, California 95125
This Hybrid Single Family Residence represents a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $1,200,000—positioned slightly above the $1,170,834 Fair Market Value. Despite the premium, the property features a Condition Rating of 2 with recent modernizations including quartz countertops and new flooring. The 6,216 sqft lot offers significant potential for a detached ADU, while the unfinished basement provides additional utility. Located in the San Jose Unified district, this home is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking a move-in ready home with long-term expansion upside.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 573 Illinois Avenue Subject | $1,200,000* List Price | 4 | 2 | 1,568 | $747 | - |
A 470 Jerome Street Sold | $950,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,367 | $695 | 0.2 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Despite being built in 1900, the property has undergone a recent comprehensive renovation (likely within the last 5 years) featuring new laminate flooring, fresh interior/exterior paint, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances, making it move-in ready.
Positioned as a highly affordable 4-bedroom entry point into the Willow Glen market, the property features a significant price reduction and a motivated seller, offering excellent value for both primary residents and investors.
The home has been refreshed with contemporary finishes, including new seamless fiber wood laminate flooring, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom interior painting, ensuring a move-in-ready experience.
The 6,126 sqft lot includes a spacious, gated concrete backyard and an unfinished walk-in basement, providing a rare footprint for a detached ADU, home expansion, or extensive outdoor utility.
Located directly under the I-280 Bird Avenue bridge, the property may be subject to persistent freeway noise and environmental factors that could impact long-term resale appeal despite the presence of acoustic walls.
Built in 1900, the home's age may present underlying maintenance requirements or structural considerations typical of historic properties that cosmetic updates alone may not address.
Motivated Seller, price significantly reduced, best deal in Willow Glen. Whether you are looking for your primary home or an investment property with potential, this updated, quiet, convenient, affordable 4b/2b/1568sf/6126sf SFR in Willow Glen can be a good fit. This recently updated home has new customized painting, newly redone seamless fiber wood laminate floor, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, spacious concrete covered backyard with plenty space for a detached ADU/expansion or outdoor activities, full size unfinished walk-in basement with utilities and storages, steel gate to backyard. 2 bedrooms/1bath in downstairs, another 2 bedrooms/1bath and loft in upstairs, an extra bonus room downstairs can be a home office. Easy access to SJSU, SJ downtown, Diridon, I87, I280, SJC etc. Under Bird Ave bridge I280 and acoustic walls make the location convenient and solitary.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.0 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.8 mi
Grades K-5 • 1.4 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 | 53% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 1,568 | 1,772 | 34% |
| Lot Size | 6,216 | 7,031 | 33% |
| Price | $1.20M | $2.05M | 8% |
| Price per sq ft | $765 | $1.2K | 7% |
| Built year | 1900 | 1956 | 3% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 61 | 112 | 21% |
May 16, 2026
$1,200,000
$1,300,000
-8% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Apr 16, 2026
$1,300,000
Initial Listing
Mar 25, 2011
$205,000
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