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listing_id: ML82042591
status: Active
price: 2999950
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2686
sqft_lot: 8220
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1922
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "656 Palm Haven Ave"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95125
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.315381
lng: -121.899342
days_on_market: 3
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Patrick Farnsworth"
list_office: "Christie's International Real Estate Sereno"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 398-2319"
list_agent_license: 00915656
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-04-20
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95125 | 656 Palm Haven Ave

656 Palm Haven Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

MLS: ML82042591 | Status: Active | Price: $2,999,950
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 2,686 8,220 1922

Remarks

Situated in the heart of historic Palm Haven, San Jose's iconic 1913 residence park community in Willow Glen. This exceptional home overlooks the signature greenbelt framed by soaring heritage palms. Extensively updated while preserving its vintage character, the home features warm hardwood floors, custom solid wood doors, vintage hardware, and period-inspired tilework. A formal entry with mosaic tile leads to a grand dining room with French doors opening to a charming side deck. The living room showcases a classic tile fireplace, complemented by a private study and main-level bedroom with adjacent bath. The chefs kitchen with high-end Viking appliances, natural stone counters, and center island flows seamlessly into the family room and out to a remarkable covered deck with heaters, fans, sound system, and custom drapes; ideal for year-round entertaining. Upstairs offers spacious bedrooms including a serene primary suite. Finished basement with wine storage.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82042591
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 3

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Split Bath, Stall Shower - 2+, Steam Shower, Tile, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub
Kitchen Countertop - Stone, Island with Sink, Pantry
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Upper Floor, In Utility Room
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air, Multi-Zone
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas, Forced Air, Heating - 2+ Zones

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District San Jose Unified
High School District San Jose Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
E.V. Hookup Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Water Public
Zoning R1-8

Contact Information

Patrick Farnsworth
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 00915656
Phone: (408) 398-2319

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
River Glen School public K-8 0.34 mi 8
Gardner Elementary School public K-5 0.45 mi 2
Willow Glen Elementary School public K-5 0.89 mi 5
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.07 mi 4
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School public K-5 1.15 mi 10
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School public K-5 1.15 mi 3
Lowell Elementary School public K-5 1.55 mi 2
Luther Burbank Elementary School public K-8 1.61 mi 5
Middle College High School public 11-12 1.70 mi N/A
Abraham Lincoln High School public 9-12 1.70 mi 7
Merritt Trace Elementary School public K-5 1.74 mi 5
Willow Glen High School public 9-12 1.76 mi 8
Willow Glen Middle School public 6-8 1.78 mi 5
Campbell Adult And Community Education public UG 1.79 mi N/A
Herbert Hoover Middle School public 6-8 1.81 mi 4
Horace Mann Elementary School public K-5 1.86 mi 3
Booksin Elementary School public K-5 1.89 mi 9
Del Mar High School public 9-12 1.89 mi 5
Selma Olinder Elementary School public K-5 2.39 mi 4
Schallenberger Elementary School public K-5 2.50 mi 7

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 20, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Patrick Farnsworth, (408) 398-2319.