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listing_id: ML81958963
status: Closed
price: 1500000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1608
sqft_lot: 4356
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1938
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "855 Minnesota Ave"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95125
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.306703
lng: -121.892686
days_on_market: 777
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Patrick Farnsworth"
list_office: "Christie's International Real Estate Sereno"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 398-2319"
list_agent_license: 00915656
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95125 | 855 Minnesota Ave

855 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

MLS: ML81958963 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,500,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,608 4,356 1938

Remarks

Step into a bygone era with this vintage home, where tradition and old-world charm reign supreme. As you cross the threshold, you're greeted by the warm, glowing embrace of hardwood floors that have stood the test of time. The rooms are spacious. A focal point of the home is the large formal dining room, perfect for hosting gatherings and feasts fit for royalty. A traditional wood-burning fireplace commands attention, its vintage tile surround telling stories of evenings spent in its comforting glow. Light streams in through numerous windows, creating an airy atmosphere that invites relaxation and contemplation. The tile roof stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship, while iron fences and gates add to the home's old-world allure. Outside, brick patios, walls, and walkways weave a tapestry of history and charm, beckoning you to explore and unwind in the tranquility of the surroundings. Just minutes away lies downtown Willow Glen with its restaurants offering a taste of yesteryears' elegance.Great care has been taken to preserve the vintage character of this home, ensuring that its timeless allure remains intact. Nestled in a tree-lined neighborhood, it stands as a reminder of an era where quality and craftsmanship were paramount.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81958963
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Shower and Tub, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
Kitchen Countertop - Ceramic
Appliances Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Tile
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Spanish

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District San Jose Unified
High School District San Jose Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1-8

Contact Information

Patrick Farnsworth
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 00915656
Phone: (408) 398-2319

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
River Glen School public K-8 0.37 mi 8
Willow Glen Elementary School public K-5 0.38 mi 5
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School public K-5 0.48 mi 10
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School public K-5 0.48 mi 3
Gardner Elementary School public K-5 1.02 mi 2
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.18 mi 4
Willow Glen Middle School public 6-8 1.18 mi 5
Willow Glen High School public 9-12 1.19 mi 8
Booksin Elementary School public K-5 1.46 mi 9
Lowell Elementary School public K-5 1.79 mi 2
Canoas Elementary School public K-5 1.81 mi 5
Schallenberger Elementary School public K-5 1.84 mi 7
Campbell Adult And Community Education public UG 1.98 mi N/A
Del Mar High School public 9-12 2.05 mi 5
Middle College High School public 11-12 2.13 mi N/A
Luther Burbank Elementary School public K-8 2.21 mi 5
Franklin Elementary School public K-6 2.24 mi 5
Horace Mann Elementary School public K-5 2.32 mi 3
Abraham Lincoln High School public 9-12 2.36 mi 7
Merritt Trace Elementary School public K-5 2.40 mi 5

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Patrick Farnsworth, (408) 398-2319.