NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 Willowgate Dr San Jose, CA 95118

Valley View-Reed Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,540,800 - $1,602,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,233 Sq Ft
$1,278/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 06, 2025

Last sale price $1,600,000 $1,298 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,445/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Reed Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to a harmonious blend of LOCATION and SETTING! This charming single level rancher is located on a quaint tree-lined street yet is minutes from all the amenities you want & need for today’s active lifestyle. With 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, this functional floorplan affords you the flexibility you need for changing needs. This home has a freshly painting interior, updated light fixtures, hardwood floors, dual pane windows & HVAC. Spring is here & this backyard is where you'll be hanging out! A spacious gazebo with outdoor kitchen, ceiling fan & tv mount with grassy yard will be perfect for daily outdoor living AND will be great for summer BBQs and watching sports. The attached garage has lots of storage, epoxy floors & the W/D (included). The neighborhood offers suburban tranquility & an opportunity to be part of a wonderful community. San Jose Unified School District with 12 years of schools nearby – Reed Elementary, John Muir Middle & Pioneer High Schools. Enjoy the convenience of nearby access to expressways, highways, shopping, dining and amenities. Great value with lots of future upside potential to personalize and expand. This spacious lot can support an expansion or ADU – Buyers to conduct their own due diligence with the City of SJ. Open House 4/19 & 4/20

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Renee Maeda

Blvd Real Estate License #01922729 Listed on: 04/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Sean Buchanan

License #02078686

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 6,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cambrian Park Subdivision, Charming And Cute Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 44723141

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Cambrian Park
  • Directions: Jacob Ave to Blossomview Dr to Willowgate Dr
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: None
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Side Yard Access, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6200
  • Parcel Number: 44723141

Matterport 3D Tour

Floorplan

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2025
Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Mcmurdo Family Revocable Trust and Mcmurdo David James
Bought by
Clarke David and Clarke Suchaya
Seller's Agent
Renee Maeda
Blvd Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sean Buchanan
List Price
$1,498,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$102,000
6.81%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$1,575,950

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$24,050
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.14%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,093,335
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$482,615

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2022
Sold by
Mcmurdo and Kathryn
Bought by
Mcmurdo Family Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2020
Sold by
Fawcett William A and Fawcett Judith A
Bought by
Mcmurdo David and Mcmurdo Kathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$805,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Clarke David $1,600,000 Stewart Title Of California
Mcmurdo Family Revocable Trust -- Ferguson Law Group Inc
Mcmurdo David $1,105,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Clarke David $1,100,000
Previous Owner Mcmurdo David $805,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $1,600,000 +6.8% $1,298 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $1,498,000 -- $1,215 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $15,128 $1,196,083 $1,016,618 $179,465
2024 $15,128 $1,172,632 $996,685 $175,947
2023 $14,850 $1,149,641 $977,143 $172,498
2022 $14,630 $1,127,100 $957,984 $169,116
2021 $14,340 $1,105,000 $939,200 $165,800
2020 $2,157 $66,485 $22,363 $44,122
2019 $2,083 $65,182 $21,925 $43,257
2018 $2,036 $63,905 $21,496 $42,409
2017 $2,005 $62,653 $21,075 $41,578
2016 $1,872 $61,425 $20,662 $40,763
2015 $1,787 $60,503 $20,352 $40,151
2014 $1,375 $59,319 $19,954 $39,365
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Renee Maeda

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Renee Maeda

    Blvd Real Estate

    (925) 286-2899

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Renee Maeda
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  • Sean Buchanan

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Sean Buchanan

    (408) 623-4014

    6 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Sean Buchanan
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41093441

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 447-23-141

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95118 Valley View-Reed

1520 Willowgate Dr, San Jose, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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