$1,965,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2025 RENTED JUL 17, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,370 Sq Ft
5,192 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,434 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Separate Family Room
  • Sutter Elementary School Rated A
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 741 Nicholson Avenue, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home nestled in the heart of Santa Clara. This 1,370 sqft residence offers inviting curb appeal with manicured landscaping, a stone driveway and walkway, and a quaint front porch. Inside, enjoy fresh paint, abundant natural light, and a cozy living room with a fireplace. The spacious eat-in kitchen features ample counter space, low-maintenance tile countertops, and newly painted cabinets for a clean, updated look. The adjacent family room with hardwood floors provides additional living, entertaining, or dining space. All bedrooms include built-in closets, and the primary suite offers a private bathroom with a shower. The hall bathroom includes a tub and a large vanity. Outside, the backyard is truly impressive-perfect for gatherings-with stonework, synthetic grass, and a versatile shed ideal for a home office or creative space. This home is the full package: comfort, convenience, and charm. Located near two amazing parks- Mary Gomez and Central Park, shops, dining, Pruneridge Golf Course, and the beloved Stan's Donuts. Enjoy easy commuter access to San Tomas and Lawrence Expressways, as well as Highways 280 and 101. Experience the best of Santa Clara living right at your doorstep!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Portale

Compass License #01800376 Listed on: 05/07/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Kuehnis

Kuehnis Estates Realty License #01101626

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $869

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 5,192 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,370 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry in Garage

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 294-23-035

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$869

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 70
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1370
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1370
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab, Raised
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Santa Clara Unified
  • Elementary School: Sutter Elementary
  • Middle School: Buchser Middle
  • High School: Santa Clara High
  • High School: 408
  • Elementary School: 402
  • Middle School: 406

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 294-23-035
  • Lot Acres: 0.1192
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5194.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5194.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Clara Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Sutter Elementary
  • High School Text: Santa Clara High
  • Middle School Text: Buchser Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2025
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Kuehnis James P and Zhang Yan
Bought by
Kuehnis & Zhang Family Trust and Kuehnis
Seller's Agent
Joseph Portale
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jim Kuehnis
Kuehnis Estates Realty
List Price
$1,798,000
Sold Price
$1,965,000
Premium/Discount to List
$167,000
9.29%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$1,858,864

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$106,136
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-50.05%
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Outstanding Balance
$443,462
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,415,402

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2025
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Ranol E Santiago Surviving Spouses Trust and Metcalf Deborah Rae
Bought by
Kuehnis James P and Zhang Yan
Seller's Agent
Joseph Portale
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jim Kuehnis
Kuehnis Estates Realty
List Price
$1,798,000
Sold Price
$1,965,000
Premium/Discount to List
$167,000
9.29%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Outstanding Balance
$443,462
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,415,402

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2005
Sold by
Santiago Ranol E
Bought by
Santiago Ranol E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2000
Sold by
Santiago Ranol E and Santiago Ranol
Bought by
Santiago Ranol E and Santiago Rosemary
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $1,965,000 Orange Coast Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $445,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Under Contract -- -- --
07/13/2025 07/13/25 For Rent $5,195 0.0% --
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $1,965,000 +9.3% $1,434 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $1,798,000 -- $1,312 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $869 $69,240 $30,314 $38,926
2023 $858 $67,883 $29,720 $38,163
2022 $848 $66,553 $29,138 $37,415
2021 $840 $65,249 $28,567 $36,682
2020 $824 $64,581 $28,275 $36,306
2019 $822 $63,316 $27,721 $35,595
2018 $774 $62,076 $27,178 $34,898
2017 $768 $60,860 $26,646 $34,214
2016 $673 $59,668 $26,124 $33,544
2015 $728 $58,773 $25,732 $33,041
2014 $757 $57,622 $25,228 $32,394
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82005853

MLSListings

APN: 294-23-035