---
listing_id: ML82057941
status: Active
price: 1899000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1609
sqft_lot: 6954
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1949
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1981 Johnston Ave"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95125
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.2974922
lng: -121.8841361
days_on_market: 5
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: 2026-08-24
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95125 | 1981 Johnston Ave

1981 Johnston Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

MLS: ML82057941 | Status: Active | Price: $1,899,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,609 6,954 1949

Remarks

Charming single level home in Willow Glen on a beautiful tree lined street with easy access to downtown, freeways and schools. Australian Bamboo flooring throughout, LED lighting, remodeled kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, natural light and tile flooring. The home is move in ready with fresh paint, LED lighting, solar, indoor laundry room and central A/C. There is a spacious primary bedroom at the back of the home with walk in closet, separate shower and large corner tub and private access to the backyard. The garage space is flexible for living or easy conversion back into a garage and there is the perfect office space with power at the back of the yard. The yard has it all with a large pergola for outdoor California dining, pavers perfect for an outdoor living room, space to install a pool and a grassy area for play and pets.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82057941
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 5

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Walk-in Closet, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub w/ Jets, Skylight, Stone, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Oversized Tub
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Tub / Sink, In Utility Room
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Permanent, Crawl Space

Parking, School, and Other Information

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

Contact Information

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

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School public K-5 0.38 mi 10
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School public K-5 0.38 mi 3
Willow Glen Elementary School public K-5 0.80 mi 5
Willow Glen Middle School public 6-8 0.84 mi 5
Willow Glen High School public 9-12 0.92 mi 8
Canoas Elementary School public K-5 1.03 mi 5
Schallenberger Elementary School public K-5 1.25 mi 7
River Glen School public K-8 1.32 mi 8
Booksin Elementary School public K-5 1.36 mi 9
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.59 mi 4
Silicon Valley Adult Education Program public UG 1.68 mi N/A
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education public 11-12 1.73 mi N/A
Gardner Elementary School public K-5 1.76 mi 2
Franklin Elementary School public K-6 1.84 mi 5
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet School public K-5 1.98 mi 9
Terrell Elementary School public K-5 1.99 mi 3
Lowell Elementary School public K-5 2.24 mi 2
Shirakawa (George, Sr.) Elementary School public K-8 2.30 mi 5
Reed Elementary School public K-5 2.41 mi 9
Del Mar High School public 9-12 2.46 mi 5

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735 Palm Haven Ave $1,599,000 2 1/1 1,327 Active
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This listing information is up-to-date as of August 24, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Holly Barr, (408) 887-3225.