NOT LISTED FOR SALE

75 Lester Ave San Jose, CA 95125

Willow Glen Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,639,000 - $1,914,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,354 Sq Ft
$1,312/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 17, 2025

Last sale price $1,780,000 $1,315 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $10,458 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of April 2025

This character-filled Spanish-style bungalow, located on a scenic tree-lined street just steps from downtown Willow Glen, offers the perfect blend of charm and modern updates. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, the home boasts a wonderful layout with great separation between the bedrooms. The bright, remodeled kitchen opens to the backyard via a sliding glass door, ideal for indoor-outdoor living. The inviting family room with a refinished fireplace wall flows seamlessly into a large, separate dining room, perfect for entertaining. Beautiful hardwood floors, air conditioning, and a dedicated laundry area add comfort and convenience. The private, deep 7,946+/- sq. ft. lot includes fruit trees, including avocado, and offers a detached 2-car garage with a 180+/- sq ft bonus room, perfect for a home office or guest space. A finished quarter basement provides additional storage. Zoned 2, the property allows for the potential to add more structures with permits. Enjoy ample off-street parking and privacy, all just minutes from Willow Glen and major San Jose freeways. A must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Davis

Compass License #01445554 Listed on: 03/18/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Cristina Gonzalez

Compass License #01735945

Last Buyer's Agent

Chisholm Gentry

Gentry Real Estate License #01363992

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1944

Lot Details

  • 7,967 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,354 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • 180 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 264-57-049

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1944

Lot Details

7,967 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Spanish
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 180
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1354
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Zoning Description: R2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1354
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel, Tile
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 264-57-049
  • Lot Acres: 0.1829
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7968.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7968.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: behind garage

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2025
Closed on
Apr 3, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Davis
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Chisholm Gentry
Gentry Real Estate
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,780,000
Premium/Discount to List
$281,000
18.75%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,778,728

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,272
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.17%
Original Mortgage
$1,424,000
Interest Rate
0.0663%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,550
Interest Rate
0.0383%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,780,000 Chicago Title
-- Moritz-Farr Deborah
$615,000 Chicago Title Company
$415,000 None Available
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
$218,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $1,424,000
Closed $396,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $1,780,000 +18.7% $1,315 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $1,107 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $10,197 $772,463 $463,478 $308,985
2024 $10,197 $757,318 $454,391 $302,927
2023 $10,197 $742,470 $445,482 $296,988
2022 $9,905 $727,913 $436,748 $291,165
2021 $9,688 $713,641 $428,185 $285,456
2020 $9,458 $706,324 $423,795 $282,529
2019 $9,250 $692,476 $415,486 $276,990
2018 $9,151 $678,899 $407,340 $271,559
2017 $9,073 $665,588 $399,353 $266,235
2016 $8,896 $652,538 $391,523 $261,015
2015 $8,833 $642,737 $385,642 $257,095
2014 $8,382 $630,147 $378,088 $252,059
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Davis

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Julie Davis

    Compass

    (408) 888-6587

    19 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Julie Davis
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  • Cristina Gonzalez

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Cristina Gonzalez

    Compass

    (408) 930-6493

    9 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Cristina Gonzalez
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  • Chisholm Gentry

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Chisholm Gentry

    Gentry Real Estate

    (408) 829-2537

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Chisholm Gentry
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81997008

MLSListings

APN: 264-57-049

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95125 Willow Glen

75 Lester Ave, San Jose, CA

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