Immediately after entering the home you will be delighted with the overall space and natural light flowing through. The formal living room features gorgeous hardwood floors and a fireplace. The living area is a conveniently shared with the formal dining room. The kitchen is highlighted by the lovely white cabinets & large window that overlooks the backyard providing great natural sunlight and a good amount of counter space. The bedrooms are very spacious both of which have wonderful hardwood flooring with one of the bedrooms having a unique wood paneling finish that includes built-in shelving. The master bedroom is very spacious and features elegant carpet. The master bath was completely redone. The outdoor area was designed for the summer entertainer. The home features a large garage with plenty of storage space and work space. The home is ideally located a few minutes from Santana Row, Valley Fair and San Tomas Expressway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5,893 sq ftLot Size
$1,328Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Eugene Korsunsky•DRE #01795317• Intempus Realty
Charming home in desirable Cory neighborhood! Spacious living room/dining room combo with a wall of windows overlooking the patio and backyard, master suite w/ updated bathroom, newer roof, furnace, painting exterior & interior, dual pane windows, updated 2nd bath, recessed lights & garage door. Front yard has new landscaping. Close to Santana Row, Valley Fair, freeway access & much more.
Public Records
Dec 5, 2003
Sold
$477,500
$377/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80359664
Dec 9, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2003
Sold
$477,500
$377/sq ft
Oct 25, 2003
Listed
$489,000
$386/sq ft
Great Location and Neighborhood, close to everything. Tree lined street. New dual pane windows, new carpet, hardwood floors, built-in cabinetry, formal dining room, living room w/ fireplace, nice clean kitchen. Backyard is great!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,178 (+6.9%)
$995,597 + $331,864
$1,327,461
2024
$16,076 (+1.4%)
$976,076 + $325,357
$1,301,433
2023
$15,855 (+0.9%)
$956,938 + $318,978
$1,275,916
2022
$15,718 (+2.0%)
$938,175 + $312,724
$1,250,899
2021
$15,417 (+2.2%)
$919,780 + $306,593
$1,226,373
2020
$15,086 (+56.8%)
$901,746 + $300,582
$1,202,328
2019
$9,621 (+1.0%)
$892,500 + $297,500
$1,190,000
2018
$9,522 (+1.7%)
$543,857 + $173,568
$717,425
2017
$9,360 (+2.0%)
$522,740 + $166,829
$689,569
2016
$9,180 (+0.7%)
$522,740 + $166,829
$689,569
2015
$9,116 (+5.2%)
$512,491 + $163,558
$676,049
2014
$8,663 (+35.5%)
$494,905 + $157,947
$652,852
2012
$6,394 (+3.0%)
$492,669 + $157,234
$649,903
2011
$6,210 (−23.4%)
$363,100 + $115,900
$479,000
2010
$8,108 (+8.8%)
$352,000 + $112,000
$464,000
2009
$7,454 (+4.9%)
$470,000 + $150,000
$620,000
2008
$7,105
$324,729 + $239,051
$563,780
Tax history for 2478 Tulip Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,178 (+6.9%)
$995,597 + $331,864
$1,327,461
2024
$16,076 (+1.4%)
$976,076 + $325,357
$1,301,433
2023
$15,855 (+0.9%)
$956,938 + $318,978
$1,275,916
2022
$15,718 (+2.0%)
$938,175 + $312,724
$1,250,899
2021
$15,417 (+2.2%)
$919,780 + $306,593
$1,226,373
2020
$15,086 (+56.8%)
$901,746 + $300,582
$1,202,328
2019
$9,621 (+1.0%)
$892,500 + $297,500
$1,190,000
2018
$9,522 (+1.7%)
$543,857 + $173,568
$717,425
2017
$9,360 (+2.0%)
$522,740 + $166,829
$689,569
2016
$9,180 (+0.7%)
$522,740 + $166,829
$689,569
2015
$9,116 (+5.2%)
$512,491 + $163,558
$676,049
2014
$8,663 (+35.5%)
$494,905 + $157,947
$652,852
2012
$6,394 (+3.0%)
$492,669 + $157,234
$649,903
2011
$6,210 (−23.4%)
$363,100 + $115,900
$479,000
2010
$8,108 (+8.8%)
$352,000 + $112,000
$464,000
2009
$7,454 (+4.9%)
$470,000 + $150,000
$620,000
2008
$7,105
$324,729 + $239,051
$563,780
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,900 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,267
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
27453073
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,267
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 23088
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1353
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1-8
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Merritt Trace Elementary
Elementary School District: San Jose Unified
Middle School: Herbert Hoover Middle
High School: Abraham Lincoln High
High School District: San Jose Unified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,267
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 27453073
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 22, 2026
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Merritt Trace Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Abraham Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
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