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905 El Rio Dr, San Jose, CA, 95125

3beds
2baths
1,558sqft
$1,750,000
$1,123price/sqft
$11,346/moest. monthly cost
$453,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

Nestled in the heart of Willow Glen, this charming 3bds, 2bth home offers 1,558 sq. ft. of comfortable living space on a generous 8,466 sq. ft. lot. The freshly painted exterior enhances the home's curb appeal, while the spacious backyard features raised garden planters perfect for growing your favorite vegetables, herbs, or flowers. Located on one of Willow Glen's beautiful tree-lined streets, you'll enjoy being just a short distance from vibrant downtown Willow Glen with its popular restaurants, boutique shopping, parks, and community events. The expansive lot provides plenty of room for entertaining, relaxing, or future possibilities. Commuters will appreciate the convenient access to Highways 87, 85, 280, and 680, making travel throughout Silicon Valley quick and easy. This is a wonderful opportunity to own a home in one of San Jose's most sought-after neighborhoods, where timeless charm, convenience, and community come together.

Getting Around

72
WalkingVery Walkable
43
TransitSome Transit
76
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

9/10
5/10
8/10
Willow Glen High SchoolGrades 9-120.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1948

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Contemporary
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Range Hood,Gas Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
  • Laundry features: In Garage

Bathroom

  • Features: ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, Tile

Bedroom

  • Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Features: DiningArea

Family Room

  • Features: SeparateFamilyRoom

Features

  • Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Family Room,Living Room

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,558
  • Total interior livable area: 1,558 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Countertop_Tile

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 43951023
  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
  • Exterior features: Back Yard,Barbecue,Fenced
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Mountain(s)

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,466 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached,On 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
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding

FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Clara County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $8,848$106,176
Home Insurance *$157$1,884
Property Taxes $1,943$23,316
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$11,346$136,152
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$389,005/yr
40% on housing$340,380/yr
45% on housing$302,560/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,123This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 95125$804
Santa Clara County$789

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 95125$1,133
Santa Clara County$1,052

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-29Listed for sale$1,750,000
2005-05-06Sold$855,000
1998-06-11Sold$426,000
1996-04-26Sold$299,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentAna Maria Russo
BrokerageChristie's International Real Estate Sereno

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