1151 Carolyn Ave, San Jose, CA, 95125
About This Home
Jaw dropping Willow Glen home extensively remodeled in 2017, in one of Willow Glen's most coveted locations, nostalgically known as "Candy Cane Lane" for the holidays and just steps to Downtown Willow Glen's Lincoln Avenue shops & restaurants! Full of character and charm, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1797 sq.ft., versatile finished 468 sq.ft. 2-car garage remodeled in 2023 with porcelain tile flooring, built-in cabinetry & recessed lights, perfect to use as game room or home gym, situated on a 6,840 sq.ft. lot. Featuring European wide plank hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a bright, open layout, plus radiant heating throughout. Gourmet chef's kitchen: Thermador gas cooktop and range,Zephyr hood, Blacno sink, wine refrigerator, walk-in pantry,peninsula seating and custom cabinetry. Formal living room boasts wood burning fireplace, stone hearth/wood mantel, picture window and plenty of natural light. Guest bathroom remodeled in 2021! Primary bathroom with subway tile design walk-in shower & tile floors. Fresh interior touch-up paint, spacious guest bedrooms with walk-in closets, LiftMaster privacy gate, Tesla Wall Car Charger & beautiful landscape design! Stroll to Lincoln Avenue, near Bramhall Park, the Willow Glen Farmer's Market,walk to schools & the Willow Glen library!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Range Hood,Microwave,Built In Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Wine Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer,Water Softener
- Laundry features: Inside
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Tile, UpdatedBaths
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family Room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Radiant
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,797
- Total interior livable area: 1,797 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 42909018
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 6,840 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Electric Gate
- 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 | $12,631 | $151,572 |
| Home Insurance * | $225 | $2,700 |
| Property Taxes | $2,571 | $30,852 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $15,825 | $189,900 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
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)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Listed for sale | $2,498,000 |
| 2021-04-13 | Sold | $1,950,000 |
| 2017-02-16 | Sold | $1,425,000 |
| 2017-01-11 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000 |
| 2016-10-03 | Listing removed | $1,399,000 |
| 2016-08-23 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000 |
| 2016-03-15 | Sold | $1,399,000 |
| 2016-02-07 | Pending sale | $1,399,000 |
| 2016-02-04 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000 |
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