1197 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125 - Photo 1

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$2,820,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
2,381 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 9 hours ago

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Property Description

Iconic Willow Glen Home Famous for its Elaborate and Cherished Halloween Themed Decor, Situated on the Corner of Carolyn Avenue "Candy Cane Lane" to Enjoy the Magic of Christmas, this Remarkable Home is an Eastlake Victorian Farmhouse in One of Willow Glens Most Coveted Locations! 4 Bedrooms ,1.5 Bathrooms, 2,381 Sq. Ft.,10,988 sq ft Lot,Detached 2-Car Garage 528 Sq. Ft.,Front Porch 124 Sq. Ft.,Patio with Lounge and Dining Area 327 Sq. Ft., 208 Sq. Ft. Unfinished Basement Just a Block to Downtown Willow Glens Lincoln Avenue Shops & Restaurants. Extensive Updates Over the Years: upgraded to Copper Plumbing 2024 (90% of the home),New Tankless Water heater 2024,New Shelving in Laundry Room 2024, New Interior Paint 2025 & Exterior touch up paint 2025, New Landscape refresh 2025,New A/C 2023, Attic Furnace 2023, Remodeled Kitchen 2013, Remodeled Both Bathrooms 2015, Refinished Hardwood Floors 2013, New Triple Layer Roof Installed 2013. Main Power Panel Upgraded (200 AMP) in 2018, Seismic Retrofit to Foundation Done in 2015,Newly Stained Ipe Wood Front Porch 2023 & New 2-Car Garage Built w/Attic Storage and a 220/50AMP EV-Charger Outlet in 2017.Formal Living Room Can Also Be Used as a Sitting Room or Den/Library with Antique Ceiling Mural and Built-In Shelving.Stroll to Lincoln Avenue!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1197 Willow St

General

Sold For: $2,820,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82031812
Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Attic, Unfinished Basement, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room
Interior Features: Open Beam Ceiling
Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Half on Ground Floor, 1 Shower over Tub, Tile, Updated Bath

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet

Other Rooms

Family Room: Separate Family Room
Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood over Range, Microwave, Built-In Oven/Range , Pantry, Refrigerator
Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Location

Area: Willow Glen
County: Santa Clara
Cross Streets: Carolyn Avenue

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central AC
Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)

Utilities

Sewer: Sewer Connected
Water: Public
Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

Construction: Detached
Foundation: Unreinforced Masonry
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Square Feet: 2,381
Year Built: 1900

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.2522
Minimum Lot Size: 10988
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,988
Grounds/Landscape: Balcony / Patio, Deck , Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
Zoning: R1-8

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller

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— 1197 Willow St —

Alicia Duarte

CalRE#: 01396055

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(408) 802-5106 mobile
Valerie Mein

CalRE#: 01216634

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(408) 891-1332 mobile
(408) 355-1500 direct
Elena Licari

CalRE#: 02031413

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Schools

Schools serving 1197 Willow St

School District:San Jose Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Willow Glen Elementary School 1425 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125	K-5	0.5 mi
Willow Glen Middle School 2105 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125	6-8	1.3 mi
Willow Glen High School 2001 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125	9-12	1.2 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1197 Willow St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/09/2026

Sold

$2,820,000

0.75%

MLS

2/18/2026

Price Reduced

$2,799,000

-3.45%

MLS

1/20/2026

Listed

$2,899,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1197 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125 (MLS# ML82031812) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,820,000 on March 09, 2026. This property was listed by Alicia Duarte from our Los Gatos Office.Want to learn more about 1197 Willow St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in San Jose? You can browse all San Jose real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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