1769 Balsa Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
Kitchen
Hallway Bathroom
OFF MARKET

1769 Balsa Ave
San Jose, CA 95124

Willow Glen
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,478 sqft

$1,648,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026

$1,648,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,478 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,478 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,115
Parking
Attached Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1769 Balsa Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Welcome to this newly upgraded 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 1478 sq ft home located in the desirable Cambrian Park area. Home includes separate living and family rooms with a two-way fireplace. Improvements include new exterior and interior paint. The eat in kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances including stove top, exhaust hood, microwave oven combination, dishwasher and refrigerator. Both bathrooms have been upgraded and new floors have been installed throughout the house. The two car garage has a new painted floor, full work bench, and new washer, dryer and utility sink.

The house is nicely landscaped front and back with automatic sprinkler system. The backyard has a lawn and covered patio for summer entertaining and barbecuing. Landlord provides weekly gardener.

Easy access to Highways 85, 87, 280 and 17. An Excellent school district includes Fammatre Elementary, Ida Price Middle School, and Branham High School, a highly desirable feature of the location.

One year lease
Renters pay for PG&E (electric and natural gas) and for San Jose Water Company (water)
Renter pays for telephone, internet and TV provider,
Owner pays for garbage and gardener
1769 Balsa Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,478 sqft single-family home in Willow Glen. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2025 with an asking price of $5,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 6, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,648,200, with a rent estimate of $5,063/month.

Home Details for 1769 Balsa Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1769 Balsa Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2823 Quinto Way, San Jose, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,880,000
04/28/26
3
2
1,635 sqft
2933 Julio Ave, San Jose, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,655,000
05/07/26
3
2
1,479 sqft
2772 Quinto Way, San Jose, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
12/08/25
4
2
1,558 sqft
2872 Manda Dr, San Jose, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
07/17/26
4
2
1,320 sqft
1750 Valpico Dr, San Jose, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,655,000
07/16/26
3
2
1,522 sqft
2761 Custer Dr, San Jose, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
05/22/26
3
2
1,136 sqft
1729 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,710,000
10/21/25
3
2
1,447 sqft
1719 Grizilo Dr, San Jose, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,770,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,143 sqft
2917 Quinto Way, San Jose, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,678,000
11/17/25
4
2
1,320 sqft
2934 Custer Dr, San Jose, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,670,000
12/22/25
4
2
1,320 sqft

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 6, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$5,300
Feb 20, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$5,300
Mar 10, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Oct 20, 2017
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$3,300
Sep 25, 2017
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$3,300

Frequently asked questions about 1769 Balsa Ave

  • What is 1769 Balsa Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1769 Balsa Ave in San Jose, CA is $1,648,200.
  • 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 $1.81M. That is down $35.67K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Willow Glen neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Willow Glen neighborhood in San Jose, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Willow Glen, San Jose.
  • Does 1769 Balsa Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1769 Balsa Ave in San Jose, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 1769 Balsa Ave have parking?
    Yes, 1769 Balsa Ave in San Jose, CA has on-site parking.

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