871 Paula St, San Jose, CA, 95126
About This Home
HUGE 8600 SQ FT LOT! Welcome home to this charming Willow Glen gem! This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers approximately 1,153 sq. ft. of living space and the perfect blend of character, comfort, and opportunity. Inside, you'll find gleaming hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, central A/C and heat, and a bright, inviting layout filled with natural light. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, while a separate laundry room adds everyday convenience. A small unfinished basement provides additional storage space, and the detached two-car garage offers flexibility for vehicles, hobbies, or a workshop. Step outside to enjoy a large, private backyard with attractive vinyl fencingperfect for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply relaxing outdoors. The expansive 8,600 sq. ft. lot offers tremendous potential for future expansion, an ADU, or creating your dream outdoor retreat. Located just minutes from downtown Willow Glen, you'll enjoy easy access to beloved local restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, parks, and major commute routes. Opportunities like this on such a large lot are increasingly rare. Don't miss your chance to make this special Willow Glen property your own!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Exhaust Fan,Range Hood,Gas Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: In Utility Room
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family Room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Features
- Flooring: Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,153
- Total interior livable area: 1,153 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 26405034
- Zoning: R2
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Lot size: 8,600 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Clara County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,062 | $72,744 |
| Home Insurance * | $119 | $1,428 |
| Property Taxes | $1,406 | $16,872 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $7,985 | $95,820 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Pending sale | $1,198,888 |
| 2026-08-08 | Contingent | $1,198,888 |
| 2026-08-03 | Price change | $1,198,888 |
| 2026-07-08 | Price change | $1,299,888 |
| 2026-06-22 | Price change | $1,349,999 |
| 2026-06-08 | Listed for sale | $1,499,999 |
| 2004-12-10 | Sold | $570,000 |
| 1998-08-27 | Sold | $266,500 |
| 1994-05-20 | Sold | $173,000 |
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