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listing_id: ML81961682
status: Closed
price: 1755000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1126
sqft_lot: 5000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1920
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "838 Clintonia Ave"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95125
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.2909813
lng: -121.8904136
days_on_market: 729
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Holly Barr"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 887-3225"
list_agent_license: 01370328
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95125 | 838 Clintonia Ave

838 Clintonia Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

MLS: ML81961682 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,755,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 2 1,126 5,000 1920

Remarks

Located in the coveted Palm Haven neighborhood, this home has been thoughtfully remodeled to blend modern living upgrades while maintaining charm and history. Open floor plan with refinished hardwood flooring throughout, the kitchen has granite slab countertops, gas Viking stove, artisan tile and LED lighting. Custom built-in cabinets in the dining room are perfect for barware, dishware and extra seating. The spacious living room has crown molding, original alcove built in cabinets and an original Ernest Batchelder tile fireplace. The primary bedroom has a ensuite bathroom with beautiful porcelain tile floors. French doors open to the large covered deck with a hot tub. Access the quarter basement perfect for wine, storage and utilities. The beautiful backyard offers a fire pit, outdoor lighting, and a grass area for pets and play. The 160sf. of permitted space in the back is fully insulated with its own AC, its an ideal home office, 3rd bedroom or exercise space. Near water and drain lines, it could become an ADU! Landscaped with low maintenance and low water needs, the front yard has a mature fig and persimmon tree. Incredible location on a quiet tree lined street with stunning homes all around, close to parks, downtown Willow Glen with shopping, dining and schools.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81961682
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Primary - Stall Shower(s), Solid Surface, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Granite
Appliances Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Family Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Hardwood
Laundry Inside
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Flat, Polyurethane
Foundation Crawl Space
Style Bungalow, Spanish

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District San Jose Unified
High School District San Jose Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1-8

Contact Information

Holly Barr
Compass
License #: 01370328
Phone: (408) 887-3225

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Holly Barr, (408) 887-3225.