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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 501 Minnesota Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,800,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82018066
- Added to Site: 155 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace(s): Wood-Burning
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Granite, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Separate Family Room
- Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Granite Countertop, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Built-In Oven/Range
- Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking
Location
- Area: Willow Glen
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Streets: Willow
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan, Central AC
- Heating Type: Central Air (Forced Air)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 2,726
- Year Built: 1940
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1424
- Minimum Lot Size: 6204
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,204
- Zoning: R1-8
Listed by Barbic Real Estate Group, Benjamin Barbic and Barbic Real Estate Group, Peter Vaughan
Sold by Pph2f, Pam Tran
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Schools
Schools serving 501 Minnesota Ave
School District:San Jose Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Willow Glen Elementary School 1425 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Willow Glen Middle School 2105 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Willow Glen High School 2001 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 | 9-12 | 1.7 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 501 Minnesota Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/06/2025
Sold
$1,800,000
-2.65%
MLS
10/23/2025
Price Reduced
$1,849,000
-2.58%
MLS
9/26/2025
Price Reduced
$1,898,000
-5.01%
MLS
9/15/2025
Price Reduced
$1,998,000
-4.31%
MLS
9/02/2025
Price Reduced
$2,088,000
-5%
MLS
8/14/2025
Listed
$2,198,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
501 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 (MLS# ML82018066) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,800,000 on November 06, 2025. Want to learn more about 501 Minnesota Ave? 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.

