1640 University Ave

$4,398,000
Price
6
Beds
4,003 Sq. Ft.
$1,099 / Sq. Ft.
4,003
Sq. Ft.
$1,099
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Irreplaceable Rose Garden character on most desirable block! Stately living, full of charm & tastefully expanded while maintaining the integrity of the era. Upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, bar area, dining room, living room, great room. A detached garage with additional storage and lounge studio with bath and outdoor shower. Walk out into your backyard oasis showcased by a spectacular private fenced pool/spa area. An outdoor kitchen structure with in-ceiling...Irreplaceable Rose Garden character on most desirable block! Stately living, full of charm & tastefully expanded while maintaining the integrity of the era. Upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, bar area, dining room, living room, great room. A detached garage with additional storage and lounge studio with bath and outdoor shower. Walk out into your backyard oasis showcased by a spectacular private fenced pool/spa area. An outdoor kitchen structure with in-ceiling heaters, two refrigerators, outdoor sink, hibachi grill, BBQ grill and gas line plumbed for a pizza oven. Surrounded by lush landscaping. Two primary suites; the grand primary suite, whose ensuite bathroom comes with a dual sink vanity, walk-in shower, ample cabinet space, sunroom and walk-in closet with laundry. Wood burning fireplace in primary bedroom and living room. This prime Silicon Valley location is centrally located to restaurants, jobs, shops, all major arteries, Cal Train Station, Google Campus, SJ International Airport.
  1. Listed by Janet T DeGuzman • DRE #02085567 • Realty World Bay Area Real Estate

Property Details for 1640 University Avenue

Directions to Property
W Hedding to University Avenue
Parking Features
Enclosed, Automatic Door
Architectural Style
Traditional
View Description
Garden/Greenbelt
Cross Street
Dana Street
Total Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 12/12/2025 11:01 AM

Property Details for 1640 University Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #425091591
Days on Compass1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,298 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Realty World Bay Area Real Estate, Janet T DeGuzman, DRE #02085567
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Building Information for 1640 University Avenue

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,298 SF

Payment Calculator

$24,906 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$21,732

Property Taxes

$3,174

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1640 University Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Central San Jose
  • Area Short Display: 900009
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Description: Central San Jose
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 274-24-012
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: No
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: $.00
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Enclosed, Automatic Door
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Property Faces: Southeast
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Street Lights
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Original, Updated/Remodeled
  • Possession: Close of Escrow
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Restrictions: Tree Ordinance
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Picture Count: 33
  • Photos Provided By: Agent
  • Elevation: 0
  • Disclosures/Documents: Disclosure Package Available, Fireplace Inspection, Home Inspection Report, Natural Hazard Disclosure Available, Pest Control Report Available, Pool Report, Roof Inspection, Seller Property Questionnaire, Sewer or Septic Report, TDS Available
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Meter on Site, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wall Insulation, Wood
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated, Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Full, Wood
  • Foundation: Block, Concrete
  • Stories: 0
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Primary Bedroom
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s)
  • Other Structures: Workshop, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio
  • Exterior Features: Built-In Barbeque, Fire Pit, Kitchen, Wet Bar
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full, Window Coverings
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Fire Alarm, Security Gate, Security System Leased, Smoke Detector, Unguarded Gate
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, Pool Cover, Pool/Spa Combo
  • Pool: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof: Wood
  • Height Limit: Unknown
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Formal Entry
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Self/Cont Clean Oven, Wine Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Hook-Up, Hookups Only, In Garage, In Common Area, Washer Included
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Partial
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • # of Rooms: 12
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom 2+, Storage, Sun Room
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Living
  • Living Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Living Room Features: Great Room
Dining
  • Dining Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Family Room Features: Great Room
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Island, Kitchen/Family Combo, Marble Counter, Stone Counter
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Remodeled/Updated: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated Desc: Bath 0-5YR, Kitchen 0-5YR, Other-Rmks 0-5YR
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Current Rent: $.00
  • Hours Limited: No

Property History for 1640 University Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425091591

$4,398,000
Jan 9, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41077679

Jan 9, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE41077679

$4,998,000
Jan 8, 2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41077679

$4,998,000
Oct 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41077679

$4,998,000
Oct 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41077679

$4,998,000
Oct 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41077679

$4,998,000
Aug 19, 2022

Withdrawn

RESFAR #422655751

$4,000,000
Jun 9, 2022

Price Change

RESFAR #422655751

$4,998,888
May 5, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #422655751

$5,348,888
May 3, 2013

Sold

RESFAR #81310381

$2,351,640
May 3, 2013

Sold

MLSListings #ML81310381

$2,351,640
May 3, 2013

Sold

EBRD #ML81310381

$2,351,640
Apr 19, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #352042489

$2,845,920
Apr 11, 2013

Pending

EBRD #ML81310381

Apr 11, 2013

Pending

MLSListings #ML81310381

Apr 11, 2013

Pending

RESFAR #81310381

Apr 2, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81310381

$1,998,000
Apr 2, 2013

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81310381

$1,998,000
Apr 2, 2013

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81310381

$1,998,000
Mar 3, 2000

Sold

RESFAR #80003326

$1,350,000
Mar 3, 2000

Sold

EBRD #ML80003326

$1,350,000
Mar 3, 2000

Sold

MLSListings #ML80003326

$1,350,000
Feb 10, 2000

Pending

EBRD #ML80003326

Feb 10, 2000

Pending

MLSListings #ML80003326

Feb 10, 2000

Pending

RESFAR #80003326

Jan 30, 2000

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80003326

$1,150,000
Jan 30, 2000

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80003326

$1,150,000
Jan 30, 2000

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80003326

$1,150,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425091591

$4,398,000
01/09/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41077679

01/09/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE41077679

$4,998,000
01/08/2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41077679

$4,998,000
10/29/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41077679

$4,998,000
10/29/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41077679

$4,998,000
10/29/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41077679

$4,998,000
08/19/2022

Withdrawn

RESFAR #422655751

$4,000,000
06/09/2022

Price Change

RESFAR #422655751

$4,998,888
05/05/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #422655751

$5,348,888
05/03/2013

Sold

RESFAR #81310381

$2,351,640
05/03/2013

Sold

MLSListings #ML81310381

$2,351,640
05/03/2013

Sold

EBRD #ML81310381

$2,351,640
04/19/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #352042489

$2,845,920
04/11/2013

Pending

EBRD #ML81310381

04/11/2013

Pending

MLSListings #ML81310381

04/11/2013

Pending

RESFAR #81310381

04/02/2013

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81310381

$1,998,000
04/02/2013

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81310381

$1,998,000
04/02/2013

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81310381

$1,998,000
03/03/2000

Sold

RESFAR #80003326

$1,350,000
03/03/2000

Sold

EBRD #ML80003326

$1,350,000
03/03/2000

Sold

MLSListings #ML80003326

$1,350,000
02/10/2000

Pending

EBRD #ML80003326

02/10/2000

Pending

MLSListings #ML80003326

02/10/2000

Pending

RESFAR #80003326

01/30/2000

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80003326

$1,150,000
01/30/2000

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80003326

$1,150,000
01/30/2000

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80003326

$1,150,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1640 University Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,970,280Additions$1,055,384Total$3,025,664
Tax Record2025$38,092 ($3,174 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt4,003 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,003 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated2001ZoningR1-8CountySANTA CLARAAPN274-24-012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1640 University Avenue

This home is within San Jose Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 11 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Merritt Trace Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public6 to 8

Abraham Lincoln High School
Public9 to 12

Middle College High School
Public11 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1640 University Avenue is a single family home for sale in San Jose, CA 95126. This property was listed for sale on December 12, 2025 by Realty World Bay Area Real Estate, it's currently listed at $4,398,000. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on May 3, 2013. This listing's school district is San Jose Unified School District. Nearby schools include Merritt Trace Elementary School, Herbert Hoover Middle School and Abraham Lincoln High School. 1640 University Avenue is a 6-bed, 5-bath, 4,003 sqft single family home built in 1938.

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Listing Courtesy of Realty World Bay Area Real Estate, Janet T DeGuzman, DRE #02085567

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