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listing_id: ML81992846
status: Closed
price: 1450000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1212
sqft_lot: 2494
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1912
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "135 Tillman Ave"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95126
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.328109
lng: -121.914435
days_on_market: 418
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Kirsty M. Duncan"
list_office: "Christie's International Real Estate Sereno"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 691-4432"
list_agent_license: 00892930
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95126 | 135 Tillman Ave

135 Tillman Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

MLS: ML81992846 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,450,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,212 2,494 1912

Remarks

Step into a home where classic charm meets modern convenience in the coveted Shasta Hanchett neighborhood of San Jose's renowned Rose Garden district. Built in 1912 and reimagined in 2000, this home blends historic character with contemporary updates. The first floor features an inviting living room, two bedrooms, an updated hall bath, and a conveniently located washer, dryer, and freestanding wine chiller. The kitchen includes a gas range, ample storage with pullout shelving underneath, built-in wine bottle storage, and a sink-top glass rinser. The entire second level is a serene primary suite with a walk-in closet and a bathroom featuring dual shower heads and a TOTO washlet. A large walk-in attic offers exceptional storage. French doors from the kitchen lead to the brick paver patio in the back garden, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Smart home features include a Nest thermostat, Ring doorbell, Hue lighting, motorized blinds, and pre-wired sound system. Located in a vibrant, architecturally distinctive neighborhood, this home is minutes from Whole Foods, coffee shops, SAP Center, Caltrain, SJC, and downtown San Jose. Nestled in a Historic Conservation Area, it offers a rare blend of charm and modern amenities.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81992846
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Tile, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Granite, Dual Fuel, Hookups - Gas
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room No Family Room
Flooring Laminate, Tile
Laundry Inside
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air, Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District San Jose Unified
High School District San Jose Unified
Water Public
Zoning R1-8

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Kirsty M. Duncan Alessandra Toscano
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 00892930 License #: 02002412
Phone: (408) 691-4432 Phone: (408) 673-7399

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Abraham Lincoln High School public 9-12 0.60 mi 7
Merritt Trace Elementary School public K-5 0.60 mi 5
Herbert Hoover Middle School public 6-8 0.61 mi 4
Luther Burbank Elementary School public K-8 0.73 mi 5
Gardner Elementary School public K-5 1.13 mi 1
Middle College High School public 11-12 1.30 mi N/A
River Glen School public K-8 1.54 mi 8
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.79 mi 9
Horace Mann Elementary School public K-5 1.82 mi 3
Campbell Adult And Community Education public UG 1.84 mi N/A
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.88 mi 4
Muwekma Ohlone Middle public 6-8 1.90 mi 4
Del Mar High School public 9-12 1.95 mi 5
Buchser Middle School public 6-8 1.96 mi 8
Willow Glen Elementary School public K-5 2.00 mi 5
Lowell Elementary School public K-5 2.04 mi 2
Grant Elementary School public K-5 2.14 mi 1
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School public K-5 2.36 mi 10
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School public K-5 2.36 mi 3
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School public K-5 2.42 mi 6

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Kirsty M. Duncan, (408) 691-4432.