Charming Willow Glen home with additional unit (750 sf.) on lot. Each home has spacious updated kitchens, laundry rooms and private fenced yards. The front unit (#79) was remodeled within the last 5 years with multiple designer accents, recessed lighting, shaker-style cabinets and stainless appliances in the large kitchen (with city permits). The bath was totally remodeled. 79 Lester also has forced air gas furnace and air conditioning. The private rear yard is ideal for warm weather entertaining with a patio and artificial turf for low maintenance. The rear unit (#81) includes an updated kitchen and bath. The private fenced yard has artificial turf and room for a peaceful outdoor eating area. The three car garage and bonus room (workshop) are ideal as parking is limited on Lester Ave. There is ample room for cars, storage and recreational vehicles. Unique opportunity close to the bustling downtown area.
Sold for $1,735,000 on 03/31/25
$1,735,000
81 Lester Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
2beds
914sqft
Single Family Residence,
Built in 1939
7,304 Square Feet Lot
$1,689,300 Zestimate®
$1,898/sqft
$3,416 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,689,300
$1.55M - $1.84M
$3,416/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 01, 2025 at 06:11am
Listed by:
Denise Welsh 00939903 415-999-0727,
Compass 650-941-1111
Bought with:
Ryder Spires, 01786915
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81985766
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastNook, EatinKitchen, Skylights
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
Interior area
- Total structure area: 914
- Total interior livable area: 914 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fenced, Courtyard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,304 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Garage
- Parcel number: 26457051
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence,
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: MasterMeter, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Jose
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2025 | Sold | $1,735,000+50.9%$1,898/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81985766 | ||
| 1/24/2018 | Sold | $1,150,000+16.4%$1,258/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81686821 | ||
| 12/11/2017 | Listed for sale | $988,000$1,081/sqft |
Source: Losness Investment Real Estate Corp #ML81686821 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,151 +2% | $1,282,842 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,816 +1% | $1,257,689 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,656 +2.2% | $1,233,030 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Willow Glen
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Willow Glen Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Willow Glen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Willow Glen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WillowGlenElementary_1
- Middle: WillowGlenMiddle
- High: WillowGlenHigh
- 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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Estimated market value
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