NOT LISTED FOR SALE

797 Pershing Ave San Jose, CA 95126

Garden Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,426,000 - $1,531,860

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,182 Sq Ft
$1,253/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 22, 2025

Last sale price $1,475,000 $1,248 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $9,372 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Post and Beam
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3-minute walk to Theodore Lenzen Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Located in the highly sought-after Rose Garden neighborhood, this beautifully restored 1920s Spanish Colonial home effortlessly combines timeless elegance with modern convenience. Situated on a picturesque, tree-lined street, it boasts exceptional curb appeal and historic charm. Inside, the home showcases original hardwood floors, graceful coved ceilings, and a stunning Batchelder tile fireplace that highlights its rich Craftsman character. The thoughtfully remodeled kitchen features period-accurate Fireclay tile, eco-friendly Marmoleum linoleum flooring, Sub Zero fridge, premium integrated appliances, and custom cabinetry. Modern upgrades include a central HVAC system, tankless water heater, and newer roofs complemented by copper gutters. The expansive backyard, professionally landscaped for both beauty and function, includes a detached two-car garage, brick walkways and patio, drought-tolerant plantings with irrigation, charming pergolas, and a striking three-tier fountainideal for entertaining or peaceful relaxation. Just a short walk from Diridon Station, the SAP Center, Whole Foods, The Alameda, and acclaimed dining options, this home offers a rare opportunity to own a treasured piece of San Jose history.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deacon Duc McClymont-Nguyen

Compass License #01980075 Listed on: 04/30/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Gosalvez

Compass License #01272788

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 6,125 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Zoning described as R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Post and Beam
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Tile Roof
  • Clay Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,182 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 261-05-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

6,125 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1182
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Zoning Description: R2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1182
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Post and Beam
  • Roof: Clay, Flat / Low Pitch, Tile
  • Property Faces: Southeast

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 261-05-009
  • Lot Acres: 0.1406
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6125.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6125.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

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
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
May 13, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Deacon Duc McClymont-Nguyen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Robert Gosalvez
Compass
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
5.43%
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$1,481,215

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,215
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2019
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
$896,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2004
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
$231,000
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2003
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
$230,000
Interest Rate
5.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1998
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
$227,150
Interest Rate
6.95%
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
$1,475,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
$1,200,000 Old Republic Title Co
-- None Available
-- Fidelity National Title Ins
$460,000 Chicago Title
-- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $896,000
Previous Owner $231,000
Previous Owner $230,000
Previous Owner $227,150
Closed $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Sold $1,475,000 +5.4% $1,248 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $1,184 / 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 $16,652 $1,338,619 $1,003,965 $334,654
2024 $16,652 $1,312,373 $984,280 $328,093
2023 $16,349 $1,286,641 $964,981 $321,660
2022 $16,196 $1,261,413 $946,060 $315,353
2021 $15,884 $1,236,680 $927,510 $309,170
2020 $14,522 $1,136,000 $852,000 $284,000
2019 $8,154 $586,284 $179,452 $406,832
2018 $8,063 $574,789 $175,934 $398,855
2017 $7,910 $563,520 $172,485 $391,035
2016 $7,740 $552,471 $169,103 $383,368
2015 $7,683 $544,173 $166,563 $377,610
2014 $7,181 $533,515 $163,301 $370,214
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Gosalvez

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Robert Gosalvez

    Compass

    (408) 313-8870

    1 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Robert Gosalvez
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82004421

MLSListings

APN: 261-05-009

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Garden Alameda

797 Pershing Ave, San Jose, CA

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