Sold152d on market
501 Minnesota Ave
San Jose, CA, 95125 • Willow Glen • Santa Clara County
$1,800,000
$660/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,726Sqft
0.14 acLot
1940Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1940 · 86 years of history
2-Car Garage
Detached · Off Street
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
19 views
People checking out this listing
152 days on market
Established listing
$660/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1940
Where timeless Willow Glen charm meets modern luxury, owned by the same family since its construction, this home blends rich history with a contemporary transformation. A 2006 remodel and second-story addition brought elevated style, space, and functionality. Featuring an expansive chefs kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinetry, and premium appliances. The spacious ground-floor primary suite offers dual sinks, a walk-in closet, and a slider to the back yard. Entertain with ease in the inviting living room, generous family room, and dining spaceor step outside to your island-inspired retreat with a tiki bar and palm-shaded lounge. Additional highlights include updated baths, all-copper plumbing, central HVAC with A/C, and a detached garage rebuilt in 2006. Just a short stroll to downtown Willow Glens shops, dining, and coffeehouses, and moments from the Three Creeks Trail. Quick access to 87, 280, Tamien Train & Light Rail station, and only 7 minutes to Mineta International Airport make this the perfect blend of lifestyle and location.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights custom cabinetry, island-inspired retreat, and ground-floor primary suite as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$11,335/month
Principal & Interest$8,935
Property Tax$1,800
Insurance$600
Down payment20% ($360,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.32% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,440,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1940
HeatingCentral Forced Air
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot6,204 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year built1940
Stories1
Systems
HeatingCentral Forced Air
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
RoofComposition
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Off Street
Garage2 spaces
Lot6,204 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodWillow Glen
ZoningR1-8
Annual tax$5,542
Parcel43403023
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Cooktop
Disposal
Microwave
Built In Oven
Double Oven
Built In Oven/Range
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Central Forced Air
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Central Air
Laundry
Inside
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Off Street
Utilities
Water Public
Gas
IndividualGasMeters
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Bedroom
GroundFloorBedroomPrimarySuiteRetreatPrimaryBedroomonGroundFloorBedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
DoubleSinksGranitePrimaryStallShowersShowerandTubFullonGroundFloorHalfonGroundFloor
Dining Room
BreakfastBarFormalDiningRoom
Family Room
SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
Countertop_GraniteIsland
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market152
Est. value$1,810,200
Est. rent$5,980/mo
Tax rate1.19%
Price/sqft$660
On marketAug 14, 2025
PostedAug 14, 2025
Last sold$1,800,000
MLS updatedNov 6, 2025
Tour days6
Views19
How are the schools in San Jose?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
San Jose, CA, 95125
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 6, 2025Sold$1,800,000$660MLSListings Inc
Oct 28, 2025Pending Sale$1,849,000$678MLSListings Inc
Oct 23, 2025Price Change$1,849,000$678MLSListings Inc
Sep 26, 2025Price Change$1,898,000$696MLSListings Inc
Sep 15, 2025Price Change$1,998,000$733MLSListings Inc
Sep 2, 2025Price Change$2,088,000$766MLSListings Inc
Aug 26, 2025Listed For Sale$2,198,000$806MLSListings Inc
Sold$1,800,000
Nov 6, 2025•$660/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$1,849,000
Oct 28, 2025•$678/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$1,849,000
Oct 23, 2025•$678/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$1,898,000
Sep 26, 2025•$696/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$1,998,000
Sep 15, 2025•$733/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$2,088,000
Sep 2, 2025•$766/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$2,198,000
Aug 26, 2025•$806/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$5,542$283,988
Apr 8, 2024$5,344$278,420
Apr 8, 2023$5,195$272,962
Apr 8, 2022$5,131$267,611
Apr 8, 2021$4,947$262,365
Apr 8, 2020$4,730$259,676
Apr 8, 2019$4,730$254,585
Apr 8, 2018$4,498$249,594
Apr 8, 2017$4,498$244,701
Apr 8, 2016$4,439$239,904
Apr 8, 2015$4,239$236,302
Apr 8, 2014$3,430$231,674
Apr 8, 2013—$230,628
Apr 8, 2012—$226,107
Apr 8, 2011—$221,675
Apr 8, 2010—$220,019
Apr 8, 2009—$220,543
Apr 8, 2008—$216,220
Apr 8, 2007—$211,982
Apr 8, 2006—$144,035
Apr 8, 2005—$42,565
Apr 8, 2004—$41,731
Apr 8, 2003—$40,968
Apr 8, 2002—$40,166
Apr 8, 2001—$39,379
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
San Jose, CA • Santa Clara County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
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