---
listing_id: ML82051278
status: Active
price: 1898000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1571
sqft_lot: 8112
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1964
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "961 Cherry Ave"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95126
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.310081
lng: -121.91086
days_on_market: 0
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Mueller Zanger Group"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 914-5046"
list_agent_license: 70010045
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-06-17
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95126 | 961 Cherry Ave

961 Cherry Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

MLS: ML82051278 | Status: Active | Price: $1,898,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,571 8,112 1964

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, June 20 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mueller Zanger Group
Sunday, June 21 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mueller Zanger Group

Remarks

Welcome to 961 Cherry Avenue, a residence defined by soul and sophistication in a prime San Jose location. Held by the same family for generations, this meticulously loved home is finally ready to host its next great legacy. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom property boasts 1,571-sf of living space situated on a significant 8,112-sf corner lot. Inside, the home unfolds with an air of grandeur. The open floor plan features soaring ceilings and expansive living and family rooms that feel truly enormousperfect for both refined evenings by the fireplace and large-scale entertaining. If you love to cook, the kitchen is a total win: pristine and upgraded with newer appliances, sleek finishes, and ample cabinetry. A dedicated dining room makes it effortless to host a crowd. The primary suite serves as a true sanctuary, grand in scale and designed for ultimate relaxation. Outside, the expansive grounds are framed by manicured landscaping, offering a private oasis for enjoying the California sun. The location is hard to beat, situated just blocks from the boutiques and fine dining of downtown Willow Glen with easy access to the 280 and 87 freeways. This isn't just a house; its an enduring piece of local history waiting for its next chapter. Come see why this corner-lot gem is so special!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82051278
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 0

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathrooms Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Tile
Kitchen Countertop - Tile, Exhaust Fan
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Laundry In Garage
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Traditional

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Room for Oversized Vehicle, 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

Mueller Zanger Group
Compass
License #: 01426723
Phone: (408) 914-5046

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
River Glen School public K-8 0.52 mi 8
Willow Glen Elementary School public K-5 0.91 mi 5
Del Mar High School public 9-12 1.03 mi 5
Campbell Adult And Community Education public UG 1.06 mi N/A
Middle College High School public 11-12 1.10 mi N/A
Gardner Elementary School public K-5 1.13 mi 2
Luther Burbank Elementary School public K-8 1.28 mi 5
Abraham Lincoln High School public 9-12 1.39 mi 7
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School public K-5 1.48 mi 10
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School public K-5 1.48 mi 3
Willow Glen High School public 9-12 1.52 mi 8
Booksin Elementary School public K-5 1.56 mi 9
Willow Glen Middle School public 6-8 1.63 mi 5
Merritt Trace Elementary School public K-5 1.65 mi 5
Herbert Hoover Middle School public 6-8 1.68 mi 4
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.73 mi 4
Lowell Elementary School public K-5 2.28 mi 2
Bagby Elementary School public K-5 2.33 mi 9
Schallenberger Elementary School public K-5 2.47 mi 7
Horace Mann Elementary School public K-5 2.50 mi 3

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This listing information is up-to-date as of June 17, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Mueller Zanger Group, (408) 914-5046.