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581 Illinois AvenueSan Jose, CA 95125

For Sale

$1,185,888

Smart Buyer Rebate $11,859

Willow Gen fixers. two houses on Huge lot. Per city, can build up to 4. Calling all contractors, investors, or home owners who want to save Big and earn sweat equity!! Front House 2/1, back house 3/1. Two large size garages
can be converted to ADU too. 5 mins to D/T San Jose, great convenient location, good school district. DFT, owner keep improving front house, given notice to back unit. So come back to check it out.. Check with city as to how much more you can build!! Transparent pricing.

Listed by Sylvia L Leung

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License #01109971

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Green Earth Investments

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408-480-0933

Last updated July 27, 2026

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Source: MLSListings #ML82041189

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodGardner
  • Bedrooms5
  • Days on Prevu122
  • Size1,588 sqft
  • Price per sqft$747

Amenities

  • Pets Allowed
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

06/10/2026
Price Decreased
$1,185,888
04/15/2026
Price Increased
$1,188,888
04/01/2026
Listed by Green Earth Investments
$899,000

Property Details for 581 Illinois Avenue

Exterior

Construction

  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Details: 6

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 1,588
  • Lot Size Area: 9,324
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9,324
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 26418014

Interior

Features

  • Flooring: Unfinished

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,588

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 5

Parking

Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Gardner Elementary
  • Elementary School District: San Jose Unified

High School

  • High School: Abraham Lincoln High_1
  • High School District: San Jose Unified

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Herbert Hoover Middle_1

Utilities

Equipment

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer: Other
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water Source: Other

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bedrooms does this single-family home have?

There are 5 bedrooms in this single-family home at 581 Illinois Avenue.

What schools are nearby to 581 Illinois Avenue?

Nearby schools include the Gardner Elementary, Herbert Hoover Middle_1 Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High_1.

Does this single-family home have parking?

Yes, there are 2 parking spaces available for 581 Illinois Avenue.

How does 581 Illinois Avenue compare to other single-family homes in Gardner?

This single-family home is listed 9% below the average price for single-family homes in Gardner and has been on the market for 70 more days than the typical home in this area.

What is the square footage on this single-family home?

According to the MLS, this listing is 1,588 sqft.

581 Illinois Avenue is a 5-bedroom single-family home for sale in San Jose CA 95125. On Prevu for 122 days at $1,185,888. This includes a recent price decrease of $3,000. This residence features 1,588 square feet of living space, located in San Jose. The median listing price for single-family homes in this area is $1,200,000. Nearby schools include Gardner Elementary, Herbert Hoover Middle_1 Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High_1. The home offers pets allowed and parking. Browse more single-family home listings in San Jose.

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