Welcome to 1274 Magnolia Ave, a charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home where timeless character meets everyday comfort. Filled with natural light, this inviting home features a skylight tunnel in the dining area and a gas fireplace with built-in bookshelves. The living room is highlighted by a bay window with etched glass, an elegant nod to the homes early 1900s design. Privacy windows and recessed lighting enhance both comfort and style throughout. The kitchen offers soaring ceilings, maple shaker cabinetry, granite countertops with tile backsplash, and a gas range with pot filler. Rich 4 oak hardwood floors and beautifully matched bamboo flooring create a seamless flow. A French door opens to a private backyard retreat with a raised deck, hot tub, and a vibrant orchard featuring peach, cherry, lemon, and pear trees, along with raised beds, roses, and lavender. A high-ceiling attic offers exciting potential for future expansion, including the possibility of creating a second story with additional bedrooms and bathrooms (buyer to verify). Detached 2-car garage with laundry and storage offers ADU potential (buyer to verify). Ideally located near coffee shops, dining, shopping, and major commute routes.
For sale
$1,498,000
1274 Magnolia Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
3beds
1,404sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1900
4,633 Square Feet Lot
$1,460,800 Zestimate®
$1,067/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 4 days |
- 427 |
- 25 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Wyss 01350871 408-455-9646,
KW Bay Area Estates 408-560-9000
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82057288
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Wood
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,404
- Total interior livable area: 1,404 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,633 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 26121017
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition, RolledHotMop
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,067/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,508,755
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$1,460,800
Estimated sales range
$1.39M - $1.53M
Rent Zestimate®
$4,046/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,498,000+15.2%$1,067/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/30/2018 | Sold | $1,300,000+755.3%$926/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/1998 | Sold | $152,000+406.7%$108/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/1994 | Sold | $30,000$21/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,508,755 +2% |
| 2025 | $19,412 +6.5% | $1,479,173 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,233 +1.8% | $1,450,171 +2% |
| 2023 | $17,907 +0.9% | $1,421,737 +2% |
| 2022 | $17,741 +1.9% | $1,393,861 +2% |
| 2021 | $17,406 +2.1% | $1,366,531 +1% |
| 2020 | $17,041 | $1,352,520 +2% |
| 2019 | $17,041 +168.6% | $1,326,000 +204% |
| 2018 | $6,345 | $436,181 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,345 +1% | $427,630 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,285 +3.5% | $419,247 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,075 +8.8% | $412,951 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,582 | $404,863 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $403,034 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $395,132 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $387,385 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $384,490 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $385,405 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $377,849 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $370,442 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $363,180 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $356,060 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $349,079 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $342,683 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $335,965 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $329,379 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Merritt Trace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: MerrittTraceElementary
- Middle: HerbertHooverMiddle_1
- High: AbrahamLincolnHigh_1
- District: SanJoseUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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