709 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
What This House Offers
Property Id: 2476190
Welcome to the Willow Glen Garden Home, a charming Cape Cod just steps to Downtown Willow Glen. Behind a private courtyard with an Italian... fountain and European stone walkway, this home blends classic architecture with modern luxury. Lush gardens, a chef’s kitchen, open living spaces, serene primary suite, spa-like bath, and a backyard retreat complete this Willow Glen gem.
Special Features of the Home:
- 3 beds plus attached office or gym
- Resort-like garden w/ maintenance covered by owner
- Fragrant Jasmine and Bougainvillea arches & walls throughout garden
- Gorgeous imported Italian fountain
- Large custom wall-to-wall closets
- Ceiling-to-Floor Shoe closet
- Colored LED rainforest shower & jetted tub
- Bidet toilet
- New fancy cascading chandeliers
- European rolling shutters
- Whole home water softener & filtration system
- Large kitchen w/ custom pullout shelves
- New wood floors upstairs & stairways
- Sunken-in private courtyard attached to primary bedroom
- Two large sheds
- String lighting along backyard fence
- Big Green Egg in backyard grill area
- Tall 8 ft fence surrounding property for privacy
- Custom dog house indoors
- Light up LED China cabinet in kitchen
- Fireplace in living room & primary bedroom
- Large private backyard deck
Prime Location Highlights:
-Walking distance to Downtown Willow Glen, Starbucks, Shopping, & Dining
- Located on famous Willow Glen bike parade path
- Next door to neighborhood walking trail
- Easy access to Highways 87, 280, and 101
- Near major Silicon Valley employers
Top-Rated Schools Nearby:
- Booksin Elementary School (K5) Highly sought-after with strong academics and community involvement (rated ~8 9/10)
- Willow Glen Middle School (6-8)
- Willow Glen High School
Tenants responsible for partial Water, Trash, & Electricity. Gross Income 2.5x Rent, 700+ Credit Score, 12 Month - Minimum Lease Term. Renters Insurance req'd.
Water for garden paid by owner ($125/month); tenant pays water above that amount
Unit
- $5,500 / month
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1736 sq. ft.
- Available Apr 20
Home Features
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Fireplace
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Lawn
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Tile Floors
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Bicycle Storage
- Fenced Lot
- Spa
- Utilities Included
709 Minnesota Ave is a single-family home for rent in San Jose, CA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Move-In
- Security Deposit - Refundable$5,500
Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Get In Touch
San Jose, CA 95125
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active70 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Cherrywood Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Downtown College Preparatory School
Grades 9-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
San Jose State University
Drive: 8 min (3.4 mi)
San Jose City College
Drive: 7 min (3.6 mi)
Santa Clara University
Drive: 12 min (5.1 mi)
Evergreen Valley College
Drive: 18 min (9.6 mi)
Discover Willow Glen, San Jose, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 709 Minnesota Ave proximity to Willow Glen Village, Willow Glen Plaza, and Willow Plaza. Willow Glen Village is 0.3 miles away, and Willow Glen Plaza is within a 7 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 709 Minnesota Ave has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 5 miles. Transit options include Tamien Station and Virginia Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 709 Minnesota Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, Guadalupe River Park and Gardens, and McEnery Park.
Airports
Living in Willow Glen provides easy access to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located just 10 minutes from 709 Minnesota Ave. Another nearby airport is Metro Oakland International, located 38.1 miles away.
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