Welcome home! This spacious 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom 1,998 sq ft property +ADU is located in the welcoming St. Leo's neighborhood of San Jose. The property offers a blend of comfort and functionality, making it a multi-purpose destination for everyone. The front unit 3 bed 2.5 bath ~1,558 sf boasts a kitchen that's chef's a delight, with granite countertops, electric cooktop, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and pantry. The eat-in kitchen provide versatile dining options. The home features tile and wood flooring throughout, adding a touch of elegance to the interior. Enjoy cozy evenings in the separate living room with its charming fireplace. Modern amenities include central air conditioning and forced air heating. For convenience, the washer/dryer is located in the utility room. The permitted 1/1 ~440 sf back ADU is ideal for family or tenants! The 2-car garage includes an electric vehicle hookup (240 volts) enhances the home's functionality. And don't forget about the multi-functional basement just off of the 1/2 bath. A short distance from the vibrant downtown scene and The Alameda, Whole Foods, etc. Centrally located with easy access to major freeways and mass transit at Diridon Station, there is no finer option to fit your needs. Come make 181 Cleaves Ave your home!
For sale
$1,679,000
181 Cleaves Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
4beds
1,558sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1948
6,400 Square Feet Lot
$2,049,500 Zestimate®
$1,078/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming fireplaceGranite countertopsEat-in kitchenElectric cooktopForced air heatingCentral air conditioning
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 20 hours ago
Listed by:
Tony Fery 01995964 408-307-3617,
Compass 408-427-8963
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82035890
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1, Tile
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,558
- Total interior livable area: 1,558 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,400 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 26131054
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle, Bitumen
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,078/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,662,117
- Annual tax amount: $23,133
- Date on market: 2/24/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$2,049,500
$1.89M - $2.23M
$5,223/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,679,000+29.2%$1,078/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82035890 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2019 | Listing removed | $3,700$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2019 | Price change | $3,700-3.9%$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2019 | Price change | $3,850-3.8%$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $4,000$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2018 | Sold | $1,300,000+23.8%$834/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81695409 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2018 | Pending sale | $1,050,000$674/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Los Gatos #81695409 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000$674/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #ML81695409 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,133 +6.3% | $1,662,117 +2% |
| 2024 | $21,770 +14.1% | $1,629,527 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,074 -9.7% | $1,597,578 +2% |
| 2022 | $21,135 +2.4% | $1,566,254 +2% |
| 2021 | $20,635 +2.3% | $1,535,544 +1% |
| 2020 | $20,178 | $1,519,800 +10.7% |
| 2019 | $20,178 +356.6% | $1,373,430 +416.5% |
| 2018 | $4,420 | $265,932 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,420 +1.1% | $260,719 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,373 +4.5% | $255,608 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,186 +13% | $251,769 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,705 | $246,838 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $245,724 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $240,906 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $236,183 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $234,419 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $234,977 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $230,371 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $225,855 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $221,427 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $217,086 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $212,831 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $208,932 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $204,837 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $200,822 |
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Est. payment
$9,874/mo
Principal & interest
$8209
Property taxes
$1665
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Merritt Trace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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