Run. .don't walk. Come see this cute and cozy home located in a desirable "CORY" neighborhood of San Jose. A short drive to Westfield Valley Fair Mall, Santana Row & Restaurants, Nvidia, Apple, Google, Rose Garden, Kaiser Hospital and minutes to Silicon Valley, freeway 880 & 280, a short walk to public transportation and local stores. This home has ceiling light tunnels in the living room and bedroom. A great floor plan with a spacious living room and family room, stainless steel appliances with gas burning stove, hardwood floors throughout, panel bedroom doors, organizers in all closets, updated bathroom with wainscot, double sink & tile floors, crown ceiling molding, double paned windows and central air conditioning for those hot days. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine in the front porch or in the spacious backyard, there is a garden in the side of the house with vegetables, a shed to store your tools and room for a swing set for the kids to play. Don't miss this lovely home. A great place called HOME!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$1,271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kathy Low•DRE #01085938• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 408-205-9012
Bought with Eric Weng•DRE #02055207• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Vicky Li•DRE #01896360• Coldwell Banker Realty
Situated on a charming street, this cozy home features a spacious kitchen, an inviting sunroom with direct backyard access, and a convenient second full bath located within the sunroom. The backyard is beautifully maintained.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
New on the market, this charming and updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow is on a quiet street just 5 minutes from Highway 17 for quick access to Westfield Mall, Santana Row, Apple, Intel, NVIDIA and the upcoming downtown Google campus. The floorplan features an added family room off the kitchen and a second bath as well as a newly sodded, large lot with a new sprinkler system, paver stone front porch and large slate patio for endless hours of family enjoyment. See VIRTUAL TOUR LINK, above.
MLSListings #ML81049010
Nov 10, 2010
Sold
$599,000
$415/sq ft
Nov 2, 2010
Pending
—
Oct 13, 2010
Pending
—
Oct 6, 2010
Listed
$599,000
$415/sq ft
+4
Charming home near Westfield Shopping, Santana Row & the freeway. This home has it all, charm, personality and great functionality! Open & light floorplan, cozy living room w/ fireplace, spacious family room, light & open kitchen with dining area, updated baths, Perego floors, dpane windows. Beautiful landscaping front & back, patio area perfect for family dinners, entertaining & kids playtime.
Public Records
Jun 11, 1997
Sold
$305,000
$211/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 22, 1996
Sold
$235,000
$163/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,439 (+40.8%)
$1,196,200 + $398,800
$1,595,000
2024
$15,939 (+1.9%)
$1,297,500 + $432,500
$1,730,000
2023
$15,649 (+0.9%)
$951,470 + $306,219
$1,257,689
2022
$15,514 (+2.0%)
$932,814 + $300,215
$1,233,029
2021
$15,215 (+2.2%)
$914,524 + $294,329
$1,208,853
2020
$14,888 (+2.1%)
$896,593 + $288,558
$1,185,151
2019
$14,580 (+60.2%)
$887,400 + $285,600
$1,173,000
2018
$9,099 (+0.9%)
$870,000 + $280,000
$1,150,000
2017
$9,021 (+2.0%)
$462,865 + $198,369
$661,234
2016
$8,843 (+0.7%)
$462,865 + $198,369
$661,234
2015
$8,781 (+5.4%)
$453,790 + $194,480
$648,270
2014
$8,330 (+20.2%)
$438,219 + $187,807
$626,026
2012
$6,930 (−11.8%)
$412,300 + $176,700
$589,000
2011
$7,857 (+39.7%)
$366,100 + $156,900
$523,000
2010
$5,625 (+1.3%)
$419,300 + $179,700
$599,000
2009
$5,555 (+5.2%)
$261,950 + $154,788
$416,738
2008
$5,282
$257,425 + $152,114
$409,539
Tax history for 2234 Tulip Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,439 (+40.8%)
$1,196,200 + $398,800
$1,595,000
2024
$15,939 (+1.9%)
$1,297,500 + $432,500
$1,730,000
2023
$15,649 (+0.9%)
$951,470 + $306,219
$1,257,689
2022
$15,514 (+2.0%)
$932,814 + $300,215
$1,233,029
2021
$15,215 (+2.2%)
$914,524 + $294,329
$1,208,853
2020
$14,888 (+2.1%)
$896,593 + $288,558
$1,185,151
2019
$14,580 (+60.2%)
$887,400 + $285,600
$1,173,000
2018
$9,099 (+0.9%)
$870,000 + $280,000
$1,150,000
2017
$9,021 (+2.0%)
$462,865 + $198,369
$661,234
2016
$8,843 (+0.7%)
$462,865 + $198,369
$661,234
2015
$8,781 (+5.4%)
$453,790 + $194,480
$648,270
2014
$8,330 (+20.2%)
$438,219 + $187,807
$626,026
2012
$6,930 (−11.8%)
$412,300 + $176,700
$589,000
2011
$7,857 (+39.7%)
$366,100 + $156,900
$523,000
2010
$5,625 (+1.3%)
$419,300 + $179,700
$599,000
2009
$5,555 (+5.2%)
$261,950 + $154,788
$416,738
2008
$5,282
$257,425 + $152,114
$409,539
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,445
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
27430055
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 22, 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
Sep 16, 2016 • Final
1 & 2 family detached dwellings
Repair the foundation by installing a steel bracket push pier system. Install piers along the side and rear yards of the foundation according to the stamped plans.
Addition
Jun 11, 1997 • Final
1 & 2 family detached dwellings
Upgrade the electrical service.
Addition
Electrical
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.
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 22, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
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Schools
Merritt Trace Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Abraham Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
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