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listing_id: ML81947556
status: Closed
price: 1250000
beds: 4
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1220
sqft_lot: 5227
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1951
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1538 Santa Paula Ave"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95110
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.361936
lng: -121.914619
days_on_market: 916
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Andrew Pak"
list_office: "EQ1"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 687-5866"
list_agent_license: 01877208
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95110 | 1538 Santa Paula Ave

1538 Santa Paula Ave, San Jose, CA 95110

MLS: ML81947556 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,250,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 2 1,220 5,227 1951

Remarks

Welcome to a rare Midcentury home in the Rosemary Gardens neighborhood in Downtown San Jose! Meticulously remodeled this residence seamlessly blends timeless design with modern upgrades, featuring exposed beams ceilings that elevate the living space. Energy-efficient living is ensured by double-pane windows, a tankless water heater, and a Fujitsu mini-split for personalized climate control in each room. Step onto new wood flooring bathed in LED lighting. The exterior boasts fresh paint and new doors, creating a modern aesthetic. The heart of this home is a chef's delight new cabinets, appliances, and stylish countertops grace the kitchen. Bathrooms feature new vanities, faucets, tub/shower, tile flooring, water-conserving toilets, and mirrors. Outdoors, discover new landscaping with automatic sprinklers. This is more than a house; it's a thoughtfully curated living experience. Embrace the perfect blend of midcentury charm and contemporary comfort in the heart of San Jose.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81947556
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Showers over Tubs - 2+
Kitchen Exhaust Fan
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room Eat in Kitchen
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Wood Burning
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Inside
Cooling Multi-Zone
Heating Individual Room Controls

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Rolled/Hot Mop
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Carport, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District San Jose Unified
High School District San Jose Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1-8

Contact Information

Andrew Pak
EQ1
License #: 01877208
Phone: (408) 687-5866

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School public K-5 0.13 mi 6
Muwekma Ohlone Middle public 6-8 0.97 mi 4
Grant Elementary School public K-5 1.67 mi 1
Santa Clara County Special Education School public K-12 1.68 mi N/A
County Community School public 6-12 1.68 mi 2
Buchser Middle School public 6-8 1.91 mi 8
Orchard Elementary School public K-8 1.97 mi 5
Washington Elementary School public K-5 2.00 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Middle School public 6-8 2.06 mi 4
Empire Gardens Elementary School public K-5 2.20 mi 2
Horace Mann Elementary School public K-5 2.25 mi 3
Merritt Trace Elementary School public K-5 2.28 mi 5
Abraham Lincoln High School public 9-12 2.36 mi 7
Scott Lane Elementary School public K-5 2.42 mi 3
San Jose High School public 9-12 2.50 mi 5
Wilson Alternative School public K-12 2.51 mi 3
Santa Clara Adult public UG 2.55 mi N/A
Vinci Park Elementary School public K-5 2.56 mi 8
Montague Elementary School public K-5 2.60 mi 5
Luther Burbank Elementary School public K-8 2.72 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 Andrew Pak, (408) 687-5866.