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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,381 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 hours ago

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1197 Willow St,San Jose, CA 95125

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    1197 Willow St,San Jose, CA 95125
    1197 Willow StSan JoseCA95125
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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!

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General

  • Price: $2,899,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82031812
  • Updated: Today (1/20/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

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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Schools serving 1197 Willow St

School District:San Jose Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Willow Glen Elementary School
1425 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
K-50.5 mi
Willow Glen Middle School
2105 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
6-81.3 mi
Willow Glen High School
2001 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
9-121.2 mi
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Price
Change
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1/20/2026
Listed
$2,899,000
-1.73%
MLS
9/12/2023
Sold
$2,950,000
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Tax History for 1197 Willow St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$38,545
7%
$3,009,000
2%
2024
$36,099
159%
$2,950,000
191%
2023
$13,911
1%
$1,014,736
2%
2022
$13,762
2%
$994,840
2%
2021
$13,451
3%
$975,335
1%
2020
$13,086
2%
$965,335
2%
2019
$12,780
1%
$946,408
2%
2018
$12,638
4%
$927,852
5%
2017
$12,184
2%
$880,660
2%
2016
$11,978
2%
$863,393
2%
2015
$11,762
8%
$850,425
2%
2014
$10,912
756%
$833,767
1512%
2013
$1,275
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$51,738
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1197 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125 (MLS# ML82031812) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1197 Willow St is currently listed for $2,899,000 and was received on January 20, 2026. This property is 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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