Sold253d on market
521 Tower Hill Ave #608
San Jose, CA, 95136 • Fairgrounds • Santa Clara County
$750,000
$679/sqft
2Beds
3Baths
1,104Sqft
2000Built
Property DNA
2-Car Garage
Detached
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
253 days on market
Established listing
$679/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Condo · Built 2000
Price Improvement!!! Welcome to 521 Tower Hill, a beautifully updated 2BD, 2.5BA condo with 1,104 SF in the desirable Lancaster Gate community on Communications Hill. Ideal for first-time buyers or young families, this light-filled home features soaring ceilings, fresh paint, new flooring, and an upgraded kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances and modern finishes. Each spacious bedroom is a private suite with its own bathroom, offering comfort and privacy. Enjoy energy efficiency with double-pane windows and a slider, plus the convenience of a detached 2-car side-by-side garage and ample guest parking. Located in a scenic, walkable neighborhood with staircases, parks, and trails, this home is also minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and major freeways (87, 85, 280) for an easy commute. A wonderful blend of comfort, style, and locationdont miss this opportunity!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,961/month
Principal & Interest$3,636
Property Tax$750
Insurance$250
HOA$325
Down payment20% ($150,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.10% rate · 30yr fixed · $600,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeCondominium, Residential
Year Built2000
HeatingCentral Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
HOA$325 monthly
Property
Home typeCondo
Sub-typeCondominium, Residential
Year built2000
Stories2
Systems
HeatingCentral Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofComposition
Water / SewerPublic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached
Garage2 spaces
Fireplaces1
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFairgrounds
ZoningR1
Annual tax$13,081
Parcel45557016
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
HOA$325/mo
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Washer/Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Heating
Central Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Inside
Fireplace
Living Room
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Dining Room
DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family Room
NoFamilyRoom
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market253
Est. value$732,400
Est. rent$3,486/mo
Tax rate1.19%
Price/sqft$679
On marketApr 8, 2025
PostedApr 8, 2025
Last sold$750,000
MLS updatedJul 30, 2025
Tour days6
Views7
How are the schools in San Jose?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
San Jose, CA, 95136
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 29, 2025Sold$750,000$679MLSListings Inc
Jul 10, 2025Contingent$764,000$692MLSListings Inc
Jun 30, 2025Listed For Sale$764,000$692MLSListings Inc
May 26, 2005Sold$560,000$507Public Record
Sep 7, 2001Sold$354,000$321Public Record
Mar 14, 2000Sold$287,500$260Public Record
Sold$750,000
Jul 29, 2025•$679/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Contingent$764,000
Jul 10, 2025•$692/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$764,000
Jun 30, 2025•$692/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Sold$560,000
May 26, 2005•$507/sqft•Public Record
Sold$354,000
Sep 7, 2001•$321/sqft•Public Record
Sold$287,500
Mar 14, 2000•$260/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$13,081$850,000
Apr 9, 2024$10,992$765,270
Apr 9, 2023$10,878$750,266
Apr 9, 2022$10,640$735,556
Apr 9, 2021$10,630$721,134
Apr 9, 2020$10,298$713,741
Apr 9, 2019$10,298$699,747
Apr 9, 2018$9,884$686,027
Apr 9, 2017$9,884$672,576
Apr 9, 2016$9,760$619,000
Apr 9, 2015$7,212$502,000
Apr 9, 2014$6,251$458,000
Apr 9, 2013—$358,000
Apr 9, 2012—$334,000
Apr 9, 2011—$325,000
Apr 9, 2010—$357,000
Apr 9, 2009—$488,300
Apr 9, 2008—$453,900
Apr 9, 2007—$582,624
Apr 9, 2006—$571,200
Apr 9, 2005—$374,910
Apr 9, 2004—$367,560
Apr 9, 2003—$360,825
Apr 9, 2002—$353,750
Apr 9, 2001—$292,842
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Local context around this listing
San Jose, CA • Santa Clara County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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