1768 Balsa Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
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OFF MARKET

$1,667,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,320 sqft

1768 Balsa Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

Willow Glen
Est. Refi. Payment $10,600/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 10, 2024 for $1,630,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.67M
Since last month
Increased$16K (+1%)
Since last year
Increased$57K (+3.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$41K (+2.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +97% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.67M
August 2026$1.66M
July 2026$1.66M
June 2026$1.65M
May 2026$1.67M
April 2026$1.69M
March 2026$1.72M
February 2026$1.7M
January 2026$1.6M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2872 Manda Dr, San Jose, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
07/17/26
4
2
1,320
2917 Quinto Way, San Jose, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,678,000
11/17/25
4
2
1,320
2934 Custer Dr, San Jose, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,670,000
12/22/25
4
2
1,320
2823 Quinto Way, San Jose, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,880,000
04/28/26
3
2
1,635
1725 Grizilo Dr, San Jose, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,890,000
10/20/25
4
2
1,683
2933 Julio Ave, San Jose, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,655,000
05/07/26
3
2
1,479
2772 Quinto Way, San Jose, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
12/08/25
4
2
1,558
3083 Irlanda Way, San Jose, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
03/24/26
4
2
1,287
1775 Wema Way, San Jose, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,840,000
07/06/26
5
3
1,716
1843 Potrero Dr, San Jose, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,780,000
06/24/26
4
2
1,328

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1775 Wema Way, San Jose, CA 95124
0.04
$1,840,000
5
3
1,716
Recently Sold
2872 Manda Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
0.07
$1,450,000
4
2
1,320
Recently Sold
2771 Julio Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
0.04
$2,420,400
5
3
2,648
Off Market
1753 Urna Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
0.07
$1,685,200
4
2
1,320
Off Market
2823 Quinto Way, San Jose, CA 95124
0.12
$1,880,000
3
2
1,635
Recently Sold
2915 Manda Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
0.13
$1,699,400
3
2
1,378
Off Market
1762 El Codo Way, San Jose, CA 95124
0.06
$2,706,100
4
2.5
2,301
Off Market
2772 Quinto Way, San Jose, CA 95124
0.11
$2,150,000
4
2
1,558
Recently Sold
2830 Julio Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
0.09
$2,294,900
3
2.5
1,772
Off Market
2917 Quinto Way, San Jose, CA 95124
0.15
$1,673,700
4
2
1,320
Off Market
2920 Kilo Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
0.13
$1,685,200
4
2
1,320
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1768 Balsa Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1954
1,320 sqft
$1,263/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Welcome home to 1768 Balsa Avenue, a beautiful gem nestled in an outstanding Cambrian neighborhood. Immediately you are greeted with intricately designed front hardscape featuring low maintenance landscaping, including a new drip system and convenient clean outs. This space is perfect for gatherings and sunset views. This charmer features 4 full bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Stay comfortable year-round with central AC and heat. Enjoy an open concept living area, a kitchen adorned with granite counters and stainless-steel appliances, and a cozy dining nook. The homes overall ambiance is bright and airy, enhanced by recessed lighting and Walnut engineered wood floors. Outside, a dog run, lush grass and landscaping, and a patio equipped with a fully wired gazebo create a tranquil backyard retreat. A portion of the garage has been transformed into a versatile space perfect for an office, gym, or playroom with custom storage as an added perk. Top notch schools include: Fammatre, Price Middle and Branham High. Conveniently located near Target, Home Depot, Hacienda Gardens Shopping Center, Doerr Park and so much more. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this exceptional home yours!
1768 Balsa Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,320 sqft single-family home in Willow Glen, built in 1954. It last sold for $1,630,000 on Jun 10, 2024 (2% above the $1,598,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,667,000, with a rent estimate of $4,637/month.
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Joey Portale 01800376, (408) 483-0552
Compass, (408) 427-8963
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Realty, (408) 252-1133
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML81961738

Home Details for 1768 Balsa Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1320 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Water PublicLaundry: In Garage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning
Gas & Electric
Gas: PublicUtilities
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFoundation: Slab
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,On Street
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 44248039

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,598,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: SanJose
School Information
Elementary School: FammatreCharterElementary School District: CambrianElementaryJr High / Middle School: PriceCharterMiddleHigh School: BranhamHighHigh School District: CampbellUnionHighWalk Score: 56

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1320

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5225 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML81961738

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 10, 2024
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81961738
Sold
$1,630,000
May 6, 2024
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81961738
Pending
$1,598,000
May 1, 2024
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81961738
PriceChange
$1,598,000
Price decreased by 6%
Apr 17, 2024
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81961738
Listed For Sale
$1,698,000
Jul 9, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$289,500

Market trends in Willow Glen

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.75M
$67.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.4%
1.0%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.07K
$6MoM
Available listings
165
6MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Willow Glen
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What Locals Say about Willow Glen

At least 671 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 41 % Say there are community events

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Carnation Salinas
    "I lived in Willow Glen for 19 years, I also was raised in this area and went to the school’s here. It has been a great privilege being able to be around the community. It offers some great places and opportunities for single, families, and friends to share a meaningful connection conversations, making new friends, having meals, dancing on the avenue, music, crafts, biking, baking and so very much more all in one place, Christmas is the best time of the year, especially when you’re neighbors go all out and decorate the whole community, and people from all over come to see all the lights and decorations and the ambiance of the city (Willow Glen)within a city . It’s a beautiful and unique place, when you get a chance you have to come and see all the things going on in the neighborhood that I have always enjoyed. Be Blessed and Enjoy your time here!"
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  • Sai Manish Reddy Nandyala
    "Quiet streets and nearby parks are great, but limited dog-friendly cafes and few off-leash areas nearby options."
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  • Trulia User
    "Willow Glen is like a small close knit town inside a big city. Lots of neighborhood traditions and events. Good local schools. "
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  • Michael Amaya
    "Some events that make our neighborhood special are Children learning events, Farmers markets, protests, etc. "
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  • Tad
    "It's a nice small community, ppl walk at night, very quiet community. People are every nice, it's really nice at night specially during summer and fall. "
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  • Laura Hughes
    "Everyone has a dog, and people love to greet your dogs in stores. Water bowls are everywhere! You meet so many people just for having dog friends."
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  • Caleb Morris
    "Lovely place to live. Walkable. Nice restaurants. Safe. Wish there was public transit. We walk our dog here a lot. Good parks. Live close to Lincoln if you can!"
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  • Trulia User
    "This a perfect place for families and great location fir kids and pets. Great wild life, walking distance to park, church and movies, and 24 hrs gym and food."
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  • Trulia User
    "Every Christmas every house decorates and places a tree in front of their house. You can walk up the hill to the church events and just to hike and e joy the sunset."
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in the neighborhood for 7 years and would consider it one of the best and most charming neighborhoods in Silicon Valley! Walking and biking distance to most I need and overall a great community!"
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    "Neighborhood book corner boxes, eveeyone dresses up thier house for holiday, lots of areas to walk a dog, hikes, deog groomers, shops and movie theatre near in walking distance."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is mostly quiet and only two miles from downtown, where I work. Good mix of houses and appartment or condos."
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  • Trulia User
    "great transportation near by great schools grocery stores near by and light rail close everyone is nearby "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's just a good area better than most and neighbors are friendly schools are close by and lots of nice restaurants "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's an old, little, upgraded town, that has changed downtown to a nice place to take a walk on main st. they have so many variety of stores, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, jamba juice, restaurants, and a pet store."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love my neighborhood. It’s a mile away from Caltrain, there’s a bus stop right outside the complex and restaurants, pharmacy, stores are within walking distance"
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a nicer part of San Jose, but the crime and traffic have Increased exponentially. It was once a very connected and safe community, but no more."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of parks to run and play, and neighbourhood streets to explore. Friendly environment. Plenty of other dogs"
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  • Trulia User
    "many pups everywhere. and dog parks. anyone with a dog would like here. people walk at all times of day"
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a neighborhood yearly potluck. Holidays are always fun with many homes decorated for Halloween, Christmas and even Easter. "
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  • Trulia User
    "dogs r welcome and people are super friendly to eachother. however, have packages delivered to your side gate or elsewhere because although neighbors are friendly and it's a great neighborhood, not a gated community, thieves like to cruise the neighborhood for any packages left outside in plain sight. "
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  • Trulia User
    "most of the people are friendly. stand up social, caring people. everything is at walking distance.very quiet peaceful neighborhood"
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  • Trulia User
    "The community i wonderful. Good achocolatada and nearby restaurants.The streets have Christmas trees lined during the season. I’m certain areas the residents will have to interview you to make sure you’re the right fit."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are friendly neighbors, some people feel a little too safe where they feel they don't have to worry or notice when strangers pass through. there is great school optional things for kids families to do"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great for families and young professionals without children. Trees and houses are beautiful and well kept. Awesome for running and walking. Overall amazing place to live. "
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  • Trulia User
    "beautiful neighborhood, but way too close to homeless encampment. there is a very thin line between wealthy and poor. schools are gradually declining."
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    "I have lived in the neighborhood for 8.5 years. I love my neighbors, I feel safe walking my dog at night. "
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  • Beatrice H. T.
    "Parks nearby. Clean and safe environment for family life. It is a convenient location where you can drive to highway 280 or take public transportation to San Jose city center"
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  • Nina S.
    "I am only a 3 minute drive from work, so it is extremely convenient for me. I also prefer to walk most of the time and I can get to work, grocery stores, my pharmacy, medical professionals, and many more within an hour of walking. I feel save enough to walk on my own as well, but I would still need a dog while walking at night. My neighbors are amazing and I love the community."
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  • Brent F.
    "We have an annual summer street party, and holiday tree decorating for Christmas. This is a lovely place to live."
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  • Jennifer S.
    "We’ve been here over two years and love it very much. It feels safe and neighborly. We especially love Halloween and checking out everyone’s displays."
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  • Tani H.
    "access to freeway is quick, not a lot of congestion that I've had to deal with so far in both directions."
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  • Lisamacwillowglen
    "Great place to raise kids. Tree lined streets. Main a street with great restaurants. Block parties, good schools."
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  • Alexandra.balbierz
    "Lots of sidewalks for long walks. Not a lot of walking-distance parks, though. But lots of dogs in the neighborhood, regardless!"
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  • Veronica83pinkcake
    "I live here for four years and I love my neighborhood, schools are close and stores and public transportations"
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  • Brent F.
    "Dogs are welcome everywhere I go in Willow Glen. Owners are respectful, and all of the dogs I encounter are well behaved."
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  • Brianklittle
    "Very child friendly. Nice neighbors. Parks are close by. Lots of kids between 8 - 14 years of age. "
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  • Ameliav
    "The trees in front of the houses every Christmas. Clean-up days and Halloween’s and pretty much any other Holiday."
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  • Erika S.
    "Potlucks, dinner parties, communal Halloween trick or treating, dog owner get togethers, start of summer parties"
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  • Lauren M.
    "Neighborhood holiday spirit, the cable cars go through the neighborhoods around Christmas time. I feel safe walking my dog around the well lit neighborhoods. "
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Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-09-22 14:01:31 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Frequently asked questions about 1768 Balsa Ave

  • What is 1768 Balsa Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1768 Balsa Ave in San Jose, CA is $1,667,000.
  • What is the price history for 1768 Balsa Ave?
    1768 Balsa Ave in San Jose, CA last sold for $1,630,000 in June 2024.
  • Is San Jose a buyer's or seller's market?
    San Jose is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in San Jose?
    The median sale price in San Jose is $1.75M. That is down $67.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 1768 Balsa Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1768 Balsa Ave in San Jose, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1768 Balsa Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1768 Balsa Ave in San Jose, CA has laundry facilities.

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