Sold85d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
118 Cottage Grove Ave
San Jose, CA, 95110 • Fairgrounds • Santa Clara County
$850,000
$1012/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
840Sqft
0.08 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
3-Car Garage
Enclosed · On Street · Tandem
This home is in high demand
Listed 85 days ago · 19 views · Top 3% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
19 views
People checking out this listing
85 days on market
Established listing
$1,012/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 3% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1920 · Historic
Discover this beautifully updated home in the heart of San Joses Alma neighborhood a perfect blend of comfort, charm, and convenience for first-time buyers. Step inside to find high ceilings, a freshly painted interior and exterior, and a spacious open-concept living area that connects seamlessly to the modern new kitchen. Enjoy quartz countertops, a large island for easy meal prep, and updated LED recessed lighting throughout. The renovated bathroom offers a fresh, spa-like feel, while the finished basement with new flooring and windows provides extra space for storage, a home office, or your own private retreat. Outside, the large backyard is ideal for entertaining, gardening, or parking your RV or boat, with a bonus shed that can be used as a workshop or studio. Located minutes from Downtown San Jose, SJSU, The Plant, and Historic Willow Glen, with quick access to 87/280/101, this home offers easy commuting and endless nearby amenities. Experience move-in-ready comfort, thoughtful upgrades, and a location close to everything the perfect place to start your next chapter.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights finished basement, large backyard, and large island as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,228/month
Principal & Interest$4,095
Property Tax$850
Insurance$283
Down payment20% ($170,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.04% rate · 30yr fixed · $680,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1920
HeatingCentral Forced Air
CoolingNone
Parking3 Garage spaces
Lot3,440 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year built1920
Stories1
Systems
HeatingCentral Forced Air
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
Water / SewerPublic Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingEnclosed, On Street, Tandem
Garage3 spaces
Lot3,440 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFairgrounds
ZoningR1-8
Annual tax$5,212
Parcel43424002
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Central Forced Air
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Enclosed
On Street
Tandem
Utilities
Public Utilities
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
3 rooms detailed
Bathroom
PrimaryStallShowers
Dining Room
DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family Room
KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market85
Est. value$844,100
Est. rent$2,862/mo
Tax rate1.19%
Price/sqft$1012
On marketOct 29, 2025
PostedOct 29, 2025
Last sold$850,000
MLS updatedJan 29, 2026
Tour days6
Views19
How are the schools in San Jose?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
San Jose, CA, 95110
Price history
16 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 14, 2026Sold$850,000$1,012MLSListings Inc
Jan 9, 2026Pending Sale$878,888$1,046MLSListings Inc
Nov 14, 2025Contingent$878,888$1,046MLSListings Inc
Oct 29, 2025Listed For Sale$878,888$1,046MLSListings Inc
Aug 15, 2025Sold$615,000$732Public Record
May 24, 2011Sold$237,000$282Public Record
Mar 26, 2011Pending Sale$250,000$298Intero Real Estate Services
Mar 13, 2011Listed For Sale$250,000$298Intero Real Estate Services
Feb 10, 2011Pending Sale$250,000$298Intero Real Estate Services
Jan 22, 2011Price Change$250,000$298Intero Real Estate Services
Jan 9, 2011Price Change$270,000$321Intero Real Estate Services
Aug 23, 2010Pending Sale$268,000$319Intero Client Services
Aug 1, 2010Price Change$268,000$319Intero Client Services
Jul 24, 2010Listed For Sale$288,000$343Intero Real Estate Services
Jan 26, 2004Sold$380,000$452Public Record
Sep 1, 1999Sold$190,000$226Public Record
Sold$850,000
Jan 14, 2026•$1,012/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$878,888
Jan 9, 2026•$1,046/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Contingent$878,888
Nov 14, 2025•$1,046/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$878,888
Oct 29, 2025•$1,046/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Sold$615,000
Aug 15, 2025•$732/sqft•Public Record
Sold$237,000
May 24, 2011•$282/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$250,000
Mar 26, 2011•$298/sqft•Intero Real Estate Services
Listed For Sale$250,000
Mar 13, 2011•$298/sqft•Intero Real Estate Services
Pending Sale$250,000
Feb 10, 2011•$298/sqft•Intero Real Estate Services
Price Change$250,000
Jan 22, 2011•$298/sqft•Intero Real Estate Services
Price Change$270,000
Jan 9, 2011•$321/sqft•Intero Real Estate Services
Pending Sale$268,000
Aug 23, 2010•$319/sqft•Intero Client Services
Price Change$268,000
Aug 1, 2010•$319/sqft•Intero Client Services
Listed For Sale$288,000
Jul 24, 2010•$343/sqft•Intero Real Estate Services
Sold$380,000
Jan 26, 2004•$452/sqft•Public Record
Sold$190,000
Sep 1, 1999•$226/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$5,212$303,621
Apr 10, 2024$5,009$297,669
Apr 10, 2023$4,878$291,834
Apr 10, 2022$4,823$286,113
Apr 10, 2021$4,675$280,504
Apr 10, 2020$4,533$277,629
Apr 10, 2019$4,533$272,186
Apr 10, 2018$4,348$266,850
Apr 10, 2017$4,348$261,619
Apr 10, 2016$4,300$256,491
Apr 10, 2015$4,112$252,640
Apr 10, 2014$3,629$247,692
Apr 10, 2013—$246,574
Apr 10, 2012—$241,740
Apr 10, 2011—$315,000
Apr 10, 2010—$331,600
Apr 10, 2009—$373,000
Apr 10, 2008—$411,051
Apr 10, 2007—$402,992
Apr 10, 2006—$395,091
Apr 10, 2005—$387,345
Apr 10, 2004—$205,392
Apr 10, 2003—$201,629
Apr 10, 2002—$197,676
Apr 10, 2001—$193,800
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
San Jose, CA • Santa Clara County
Nearby neighborhoods
Almaden ValleyBlossom ValleyCambrian ParkDowntownEast San JoseEvergreenFairgroundsNorth ValleyWest San JoseWillow Glen
Nearby cities
CupertinoGilroyLivermoreMilpitasMorgan HillMountain ViewPalo AltoSan Jose
Nearby zip codes
95111951129511695122951239512495125951279513695148
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