981 Pine Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
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981 Pine Ave
San Jose, CA 95125

Willow Glen
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,844 sqft

$2,138,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 3, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,154/mo*
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$2,138,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 3, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,154/mo*
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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,844 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1947
Living Area
1,844 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,160
Parking
Garage

About this House

This meticulously remodeled Craftsman embodies the essence of Willow Glens charm. Ideally located, on a tree-lined street, its just a short stroll to cafes, shops, and restaurants. This four-bedroom home features a highly sought-after circular floor plan, with every detail thoughtfully considered to maximize functionality and aesthetics. As you enter the foyer, you'll notice the stunning board and batten detail, high ceilings and classic oak hardwood floors that lead you into the living room where youll find a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, skylights, and exquisite coffered ceiling. The kitchen is a chefs dream featuring granite countertops, a large island and peninsula, an oversized farmhouse sink, PB light fixtures, and stainless steel appliances. Youll find plantation shutters on every window along with California closets throughout for an abundance of storage. Relax in your beautifully manicured low-maintenance backyard, complete with a custom timber tech deck, stamped concrete, jacuzzi, and custom BBQ area an entertainer's dream.
981 Pine Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,844 sqft single-family home in Willow Glen, built in 1947. It last sold for $2,070,000 on Sep 3, 2024 (5% below the $2,188,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2022 with an asking price of $2,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 20, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,138,200, with a rent estimate of $7,784/month.

Home Details for 981 Pine Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1844 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Water PublicAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Washer/DryerDishwasherDisposalMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHeating Fuel: Central Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room
Gas & Electric
Gas: PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Back Yard, Front YardOther Structures: Garage, PergolaExterior: Back Yard, Fenced, Drought Tolerant PlantsFoundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,On Street,Tandem
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Craftsman
Building
Construction Materials: StoneNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 42926032

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,188,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: SanJose
School Information
Elementary School District: SanJoseUnifiedHigh School District: SanJoseUnifiedWalk Score: 41

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1844

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveAgencyListing Terms: FHA, VALoan, CashorConventionalLoan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML81973312
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Jacklyn Muxen 02124489, (360) 481-1104
Realty One Group Infinity, (408) 377-2700
Bought with: Lucy Goldenshteyn 01384836, (415) 860-5586, Redfin, (877) 973-3346
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML81973312

Price History for 981 Pine Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/03/2024$2,070,000Sold
MLSListings Inc #ML81973312
08/08/2024$2,188,000PendingMLSListings Inc #ML81973312
08/01/2024$2,188,000PriceChange
MLSListings Inc #ML81973312
07/17/2024$2,268,000Listed For SaleMLSListings Inc #ML81973312
08/20/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
08/15/2022$2,300Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
05/21/2020$1,950,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/15/2020$1,950,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/07/2020$2,099,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/22/2011$525,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/21/2011$525,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/30/2011$495,000Sold
N/A
02/24/2011$498,999PendingAgent Provided
02/04/2011$498,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/20/2010$525,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/05/2010$559,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/05/2010$559,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/03/2010$101,000Sold
N/A
05/12/2009$510,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Willow Glen

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.84M
$19.92KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.7%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.09K
$22MoM
Available listings
183
10MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$37,856
Assessment$2,070,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 981 Pine Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1719 Glen Una Ave, San Jose, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
10/27/25
4
3
2,210
1725 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,450,000
02/09/26
4
3
2,118
1835 Ellen Ave, San Jose, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$2,035,800
06/15/26
3
2
1,692
1711 Parkside Ave, San Jose, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
09/17/25
4
2
1,330
1793 Harmil Way, San Jose, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,747,000
07/20/26
3
2
1,485
1866 Glen Una Ave, San Jose, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,359
1037 Hazelwood Ave, San Jose, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
02/27/26
3
2
1,715
2016 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,735,000
09/12/25
4
3
1,836
1574 Carmel Dr, San Jose, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$2,075,000
09/22/25
4
2.5
1,887

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Neighborhood Overview

Willow Glen
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What Locals Say about Willow Glen

At least 670 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "There is a neighborhood yearly potluck. Holidays are always fun with many homes decorated for Halloween, Christmas and even Easter. "
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    "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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    "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 2026-08-03 00:59:47 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.