$1,180,000
SOLD FEB 26, 2026

65 Cleaves Ave San Jose, CA 95126

Saint Leo's Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,629 Sq Ft
4,683 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 26, 2026

$724 Per Sq Ft

48% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Skyline View
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Cahill Park

About This Home

As of February 2026

Charming single-story home in the highly sought-after St. Leos neighborhood of San Jose! This cheerful 1920s cottage, featuring an updated detached garage, is a contractor special and an excellent opportunity for the right buyer to make it their own. Ideally located near local essentials, the Rose Garden, farmers market, transit, downtown San Jose, and the future Google Village. dont miss this opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Larry Garofalo

Real Estate Experts ERA Powered License #01464843 Listed on: 01/21/2026

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Last Buyer's Agent

Lindy Ngo

Mark Iroha, Broker License #02247867

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 4,683 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,629 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 261-32-032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

4,683 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1629
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1629
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Skylight, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 261-32-032
  • Lot Acres: 0.1075
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4681.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4681.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2026
Closed on
Feb 17, 2026
Sold by
Peretti Kristine M and Kathleen L Monahan 2010 Trust
Bought by
Revive Norcal Llc
Seller's Agent
Brad Larry Garofalo
Real Estate Experts ERA Powered
Buyer's Agent
Lindy Ngo
Mark Iroha, Broker
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$1,180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$381,000
47.68%
Views
275

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.02%
Original Mortgage
$1,272,800
Outstanding Balance
$1,169,647
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$28,019

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2026
Closed on
Feb 9, 2026
Sold by
Revive Norcal Llc
Bought by
E Squared Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Brad Larry Garofalo
Real Estate Experts ERA Powered
Buyer's Agent
Lindy Ngo
Mark Iroha, Broker
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$1,180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$381,000
47.68%
Views
275

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,272,800
Outstanding Balance
$1,169,647
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$28,019

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2021
Sold by
Monahan Revocable Trust and Monahan Kathleen
Bought by
Monahan Kathleen L and Saefer Cecile M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2000
Sold by
Violet Monahan and Monahan Kathleen L
Bought by
Monahan Violet R
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,180,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $1,190,000 Lawyers Title Company
Trustee Deed -- Old Republic Title
Gift Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,272,800 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/26/2026 02/26/26 Sold $1,180,000 +47.7% $724 / Sq Ft
01/29/2026 01/29/26 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2026 01/21/26 For Sale $799,000 -- $490 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,948 $1,187,685 $1,030,234 $157,451
2024 $14,948 $1,164,398 $1,010,034 $154,364
2023 $14,675 $1,141,568 $990,230 $151,338
2022 $10,409 $764,087 $620,377 $143,710
2021 $2,250 $72,167 $20,459 $51,708
2020 $2,151 $71,428 $20,250 $51,178
2019 $2,079 $70,028 $19,853 $50,175
2018 $2,035 $68,656 $19,464 $49,192
2017 $2,003 $67,311 $19,083 $48,228
2016 $1,870 $65,992 $18,709 $47,283
2015 $1,842 $65,001 $18,428 $46,573
2014 $1,430 $63,729 $18,068 $45,661
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brad Larry Garofalo

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Brad Larry Garofalo

    Real Estate Experts ERA Powered

    (408) 460-5083

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Brad Larry Garofalo
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Lindy Ngo

    Mark Iroha, Broker

    (949) 325-4221

    1 in this area

    2 Total Sales

    Lindy Ngo
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82031476

MLSListings

APN: 261-32-032

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Saint Leo's

65 Cleaves Ave, San Jose, CA

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