2598 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA, 95125
About This Home
Rare opportunity for a highly coveted street in the prestigious GATES neighborhood of Willow Glen. This single-story home offers three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms across 2,142 sq.ft., situated on a 15,000+ sq. ft. corner lot. Enjoy two fireplaces anchoring the spacious living and family rooms w/ permitted kitchen remodel. Move in ready, also excellent opportunity to remodel and build a dream home. Fourth room adds a rare flexibility: use it as a bedroom, office, art studio or gym. Entertain in style in your backyard sanctuary featuring a complete outdoor kitchen, bar, and dedicated entertainment area. Ample Space for RV & boat. The oversized lot provides options for a future potential ADU with endless opportunities for customization and expansion. Ideal for individual buyer looking to remodel, or investor, looking for a coveted lot with two street entrances, Cottle & Koch, avenues. Brokers and broker's Agents do not represent or guarantee the accuracy of the square footage, permitted or unpermitted spaces, lot size/dimensions, or other information concerning the conditions or features of the property. All Buyers are advised to independently verify the accuracy of all information through the appropriate professionals to satisfy themselves and utilize only their own information.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Materials
- Foundation: Slab,Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Dishwasher,Exhaust Fan,Disposal,Range Hood,Microwave,Built In Oven,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: In Utility Room
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: DiningArea
Family Room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Features
- Wet Bar
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Living Room
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Fireplace(s),Other
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,142
- Total interior livable area: 2,142 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Marble, ExhaustFan, Island, Skylights
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 43939018
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 0.34 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- 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 | $17,647 | $211,764 |
| Home Insurance * | $314 | $3,768 |
| Property Taxes | $4,092 | $49,104 |
| Electricity | $459 | $5,511 |
| Total | $22,512 | $270,144 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Listed for sale | $3,490,000 |
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