Pre-sale opportunity in the heart of Willow Glen! Estimated completion November 2026. This brand-new Aro Homes residence, designed by renowned architects Olson Kundig, pairs striking modern design with all-electric, high-performance living. Offering 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2,715 sq. ft. , the versatile layout includes 2 bedrooms and a full bath downstairs, ideal for guests or a home office. Expansive glass fills the open living and dining spaces with natural light, creating a seamless connection to the backyard and covered patio. The chef's kitchen features Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove appliances, a waterfall island and curated finishes. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath and walk-in closet, while radiant-heated bathroom floors add everyday comfort. Designed to net-zero energy standards, the home includes owned solar, a SPAN smart electrical panel, Level 2 EV charging, Moen Flo leak detection, energy recovery ventilation and a high-efficiency heat pump system. Enjoy Willow Glen's neighborhood charm near Lincoln Avenue's boutiques, restaurants, cafes and community events, with convenient access to Silicon Valley commute routes. A rare opportunity to secure thoughtfully designed new construction before completion!
Single-familyProperty Type
2026Year Built
6,160 sq ftLot Size
$1,228Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Linh Truong-Rumer•DRE #01774071• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Listed by Daniel Rumer•DRE #01911764• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Willow Glen, located between Downtown San Jose and Campbell, is a residential and retail San Jose neighborhood with a tree-lined main street and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Lincoln Avenue at Willow Street, where sidewalk patios, indie boutiques, and old-school storefronts set a steady, walkable rhythm. Historic homes and Spanish Revival details shape the streetscape, with pocket parks and school grounds breaking up the blocks. The Willow Glen Farmers’ Market adds a weekly civic pulse. Community pillars include the historic Willow Glen Theatre, Aqui Cal-Mex, and the Bill’s Cafe on Lincoln.
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Market insights
1281 Malone Rd · $3,335,000
SALE-TO-LIST
103.3%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$3,335,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,868,636. (44% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
High ceilings
Open-beam ceiling
Bedrooms
Primary suite or retreat
Walk-in closet
More than one bedroom on the ground floor
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Double sinks
Dual-flush toilet
Primary stall shower
Shower over tub
Tile
Full bathroom on the ground floor
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Dishwasher
Exhaust fan
Freezer
Garbage disposal
Hood over range
Microwave
Electric oven
Electric oven range
Refrigerator
Island with sink
Quartz countertop
Dining area
Dining bar
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen and family room combination
Laundry & utility
Laundry in utility room
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central forced-air cooling
Electric forced-air heating
Heat pump
Exterior features
Fenced backyard
Home design
Two stories
Parking
Attached one-car garage
On-street parking
Electric car hookup
Construction
Crawl-space foundation
Composition and metal roof
Utilities
Public utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Solar
Level 2 (240-volt) electric vehicle hookup
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Stunning updated home with quintessential Willow Glen charm on a fabulous tree-lined street with award-winning Booksin Elementary! Stunning curved archways, wonderfully laid-out floor plan, huge great room with statement fireplace, elegant dining with built-in hutch, beautifully remodeled kitchen with gas range with air fryer, granite counters, tile floors, garden window, and pantry. Main level offers two spacious bedrooms, a luxurious full bath with oversized tub and separate stall shower, as well as a half bath with laundry. Not included in the square footage is an adorable staircase leading to a quaint two-bedroom suite with skylights (permits unknown). Serene and private yard showcases an automatic gate with extra-long driveway, custom paver patio, beautiful mature landscape boarder, arbor, and detached two-car garage. Some of the many upgrades include copper plumbing, new water main, new 200-amp panel and re-wire, Tesla charger, water softener, alarm system, 50-yr roof, and more!
MLSListings #ML81226376
Aug 21, 2012
Sold
$575,000
$212/sq ft
Jul 30, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 30, 2012
Relisted
—
Jul 22, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 13, 2012
Listed
$499,900
$184/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,271 (+6.4%)
$1,352,520 + $258,019
$1,610,539
2024
$19,997 (+98.8%)
$1,326,000 + $252,960
$1,578,960
2023
$10,058 (+1.2%)
$1,300,000 + $248,000
$1,548,000
2022
$9,942 (+2.6%)
$510,368 + $170,197
$680,565
2021
$9,686 (+3.2%)
$500,361 + $166,860
$667,221
2020
$9,387 (+2.6%)
$490,550 + $163,589
$654,139
2019
$9,149 (+1.3%)
$485,521 + $161,912
$647,433
2018
$9,033 (+0.9%)
$476,001 + $158,738
$634,739
2017
$8,949 (+6.8%)
$457,518 + $152,575
$610,093
2016
$8,377 (+0.7%)
$457,518 + $152,575
$610,093
2015
$8,319 (+6.4%)
$448,548 + $149,584
$598,132
2014
$7,815 (+586.6%)
$433,157 + $144,452
$577,609
2012
$1,138 (+1.2%)
$431,200 + $143,800
$575,000
2011
$1,124 (+1.8%)
$19,475 + $28,487
$47,962
2010
$1,104 (+2.6%)
$19,094 + $27,929
$47,023
2009
$1,076 (+9.2%)
$18,952 + $27,721
$46,673
2008
$985
$18,626 + $27,243
$45,869
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,160 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1947
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,200
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,200
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
43904040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
R-1-8
Residence District (8du per acre)
The purpose of the single-family residence district is to reserve land for the construction, use and occupancy of single-family subdivisions. The allowable density range for the R-1 districts is one to eight dwelling units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Oct 12, 1994 • Final
1 & 2 family detached dwellings
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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