You had me at original skeleton keys but then this 1926 San Jose house also threw in service bells, a mechanical call box, a hidden spiral staircase, old-growth redwood framing, 12-foot ceilings and a 40' × 20' living and dining room.
Known as the Charles D. Stevens Estate, it was designed by Louis Christian Mullgardt and sits on nearly half an acre in the Rose Garden.
Yours for only $4,000,000.
����SOLD! A Rose Garden story. Some homes are loved in a way that’s almost tender. 2177 Emory St was one of them. Cared for with devotion, improved with intention, and lived in with heart. Twenty-five years of memories. Holidays, quiet mornings, late-summer evenings by the pool. All of it stitched their way into the walls. And surrounding it all was the community: the neighbors who wave on evening walks, the families heading to Bellarmine games, the kids riding bikes to Saint Martin of Tours, Sunday trips to Zanotto's to load up on food for the big 49ers game... the deep-rooted pride that defines the San Jose Rose Garden. A neighborhood where history, heritage, and humanity all mix together to create something rare. As the home went to market (pristine, beautifully presented, and full of soul) the buyers felt it immediately. Even in a softer season for real estate, the story of this home and this street still pulled people in. Multiple offers. $300K+ over asking. Proof that when a home is cared for, when the presentation honors that care, the market responds. Now, a new chapter begins. A wonderful family is leaving behind a place they loved deeply, heading toward new wonderful memories. And another family now gets to write their own story on one of the Rose Garden’s most cherished streets. The heartbeat lives on. The rhythm of the Rose Garden keeps humming. 🌹
🏡 $2,290,000 on Emory St
👉 https://t.co/uq4qGfaFpF
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✨#SOLD! I was introduced by a longtime #SanJoseRoseGarden friend to this amazing family looking for a lifestyle change from Milpitas. Looking for a place where community still feels like community, where homes have character and history, not repetition. They immediately fell in love with the Rose Garden. Its canopy of trees, its storybook streets, and the warmth that never fades. I helped them secure this 1930s Spanish Bungalow before it ever hit the market. One of my favorite stretches of the Rose Garden: Hanchett Avenue. Where alma mater flags wave proudly each fall during college football season. Where block parties are weekend rituals. Where kids still ride bikes and dream, not stare at screens and simply scroll feeds. Where everybody still knows your name, and actually means it. Where neighbors aren’t strangers, they’re the heartbeat of the block. This home has all the architectural charm one dreams of, yet updated, inviting, warm and full of heart.
🏡 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | ~1,850 SF + 400 SF finished basement (movie room perfection)
☀️ 8,000 SF lot with a relaxing backyard. A total vibe home.
🌹Thrilled for this wonderful family to write their next chapter in the Shasta-Hanchett Park neighborhood of the Rose Garden.
🏡 $1,925,000 on Hanchett Ave
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💫#SOLD! In a market where many homes are sitting still, this Thousand Oaks stunner stood out for all the right reasons. Every finish was beautifully curated, from the European-oak floors and designer lighting to the open-concept kitchen with quartz counters, statement island, and custom details. The result was a home that felt equal parts modern luxury and warm California comfort. I’m so thrilled for my sellers (dear clients turned friends) as they begin their next chapter in Southern California, trading the perpetual Silicon Valley chase for the rhythm of the coast. It’s a move that feels like exhale; like the next verse in a good song. Very happy for them to achieve one of the highest sale prices all-time in the lovely Thousand Oaks neighborhood.
🏡 $2,010,000 on Cuen Ct
👉 https://t.co/UjAHpTHaGx
💥 @SweatBros
#SOLD! Charming #WillowGlen bungalow. Prime Downtown walking lifestyle location. Built in 1936, this home was thoughtfully expanded and remodeled by Brooke Shaw Builder. This residence blends heritage with modern comfort. With vaulted ceilings, a spa-inspired primary bath, chef’s kitchen anchored by vintage-tile fireplace, and a backyard that whispers “welcome” under mature oaks, it’s a place where family stories and memories will be written. Very happy for my wonderful client to begin a new chapter and life in Willow Glen.
🏡 $2.700M on Everett Ave — San Jose, CA 95125
#SOLD! Wonderful turnkey San Jose townhouse. A home filled with warmth, laughter, and life. Set in a fantastic community, surrounded by great neighbors, moments from great restaurants, shops, and the beauty of the outdoors. For my sellers, these past six years were more than ownership. They were memories. Friendships formed. Milestones celebrated. As the chapter closes here, another begins. A new home, a new season, and new memories waiting to be made. Yet some things remain eternal: the sound of laughter echoing across the rooms, the friendships born here, and the joyful recollection of summer afternoons by the pool, where time seemed to stand still. Those days will be remembered fondly, not just as fleeting moments, but as lasting imprints on the heart. I am deeply happy for my clients (and really my friends). Grateful to have been part of their journey, honored to help them move from one beloved chapter into the promise of the next. Because in the end, a home is not only where you live, it’s where life happens, where stories are written, and where love leaves its trace long after the doors have closed. 🚪
🏡 $1.270M on Beaufort Terrace 🏡
👉 https://t.co/Qgfx59efit 👈
#JustListed A Landmark of Legacy in the Heart of the Rose Garden. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the Rose Garden’s most distinguished estates. On a commanding 1.155-acre parcel—the largest residential lot in the Rose Garden—stands the historic Wilder-Hait Mansion. Commissioned by Frank & Ethel Wilder and designed by Binder & Curtis, this 1923 English Tudor Revival is awe-inspiring in both scale and detail. Steep gables, decorative half-timbering, tall grouped windows, and a grand arched entry evoke timeless English elegance. Inside and out, craftsmanship abounds with diamond-pane leaded glass, ornate scuppers, multi-lite casements with iron hinges, stucco fencing with stone valls. The “L”-shaped residence flows into lush, landscaped grounds reminiscent of a stately English manor. Towering redwoods frame sweeping lawns, courtyards, a sparkling pool & cabana. An entertainer’s paradise for galas, celebrations, and twilight garden parties. But this is more than architecture. It’s living history. From the Wilder family, to inventor James Hait, to the Levy family of Stratford’s Clothing Store, and later the YMCA’s headquarters for 30+ years, this estate has always been a place of vision, culture, and community. This is not just a home. It’s a piece of San Jose history: architecturally distinguished, socially significant, and wholly irreplaceable. For those who dream in character and think in legacy…this is your moment.
🏡 1190 Emory St, San Jose 95126 🏡
👉 https://t.co/04XBHABK61 👈
It’s always nice when your industry gives you a nod. Makes you feel like maybe—just maybe—you’re doing something right in this wild world. The Leading 100 is the official list of the Top 100 individual agents in the Bay Area. The List is to provide the Bay Area community with an authoritative, annual guide to real estate agent performance based on results and meritorious performance. For 2024, I ranked #63 in the Bay Area. That’s across 11 counties (Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Solano, Sonoma). A big pool, a lot of talent and somehow I managed to swim my way up there. Now, the truth: real estate isn’t all champagne toasts and velvet blazers. It’s stressful, messy, and occasionally feels like juggling chainsaws. But it’s also ridiculously rewarding. Not just financially, but in the sense of helping people make huge, life-altering decisions with confidence. More than a transaction. More than a checkbox or service rendered. It’s about knowing people in the way humans are meant to be known—heart to heart, not line item to line item. That’s the real jelly in the donut. And look, sometimes I make this list, sometimes I don’t. But I figured this was worth sharing with you all this time around. Either way, the work doesn’t change. I’ll keep showing up and fighting for my clients. And remember: there’s a lot of noise in this industry. The realtor megaphone never really shuts off. A lot of song and dance, smoke and mirrors, “influencers” playing dress up, and pointless fluff clogging your feed and your mailbox. So please, whether it’s me or someone else, work with someone you actually trust. Someone you enjoy working with. Someone who knows the market inside and out, keeps their finger on the pulse, understands consumer behavior, and has a track record that proves it. That’s all I ask. Cheers. 🍻
#SOLD! Tucked into the coveted Castlewood community, this 1967 Pleasanton ranch-style retreat offers 3,500+ SF of updated charm on nearly an acre of sun-drenched land. A hidden gem where serenity and storybook magic meet: oak trees sprawl, rope swings sway, and a small vineyard basks beside goats and chickens. Bridges cross over whimsy. The terrain: wild, wonderful, and still full of promise. Private and peaceful, yet just minutes to the dining and charm of downtown Pleasanton. A little piece of tranquility in the chaos of life. You know, the good stuff.
🏡 $2.330M on Oak Ln 🏡
Every year, RealTrends Verified publishes their America’s Best Ranking List of the top real estate sales professionals in the United States by Sales Volume. For the 2025 Rankings [based on 2024 sales production], I ranked #136 in California and #437 in the US. Every day I get to help people buy and sell some pretty cool homes. But honestly, the best part is the people I meet and get to work with along the way. Grateful to still be doing this, still learning, still growing. And somehow making it all work in this wild real estate world. Appreciate every single person who’s been part of the ride.
[There’s so much smoke and mirrors with these realtor rankings that I figured I would take a moment to add some context and clarity for the consumer as they often see these rankings and have no idea what these even mean. RealTrends Verified is a fully transparent and search engine-optimized real estate sales performance platform that brings historical relevance and benchmarking to professionals and consumers. RealTrends has become the definitive performance rankings for real estate agents. RealTrends analyzes Brokerage, Team, & Agent performance data. RealTrends is a verified program and obtains documentation on all stated production totals before publishing. There are numerous ranking categories depending on if you’re an Individual Agent or if you’re part of a Small Team (2-5 agents), Medium Team (6-10 agents), Large Team (11-20 agents) or Mega Team (21+ agents). My rankings are for the Individual Agent category. When you hire me, you get me. When you hire the principal, you get the principal. You’re not getting shuffled around—you get me, the person with the vision, experience, and track record. The way it should be. Carry on!]
#SOLD! Modern Single Family San Jose Home. Built in 2015. Great 2,300+ SF Open/Concept Living.
🏡 $1.275M on Infinity Way 🏡
👉 https://t.co/FDdTVq86nn 👈
💥 @SweatBros 💥
#SOLD! Absolutely wonderful property located on one of the most desirable streets in the Rose Garden. Stylistically attractive. Classy, updated and functional. Grand in scale with a 3,600+ SF Main House, finished basement w/bar + 600 SF ADU w/full kitchen. Summer Ready Backyard with stunning pool & spa, custom fireplace and full BBQ setup. Very happy for my wonderful clients to live the Rose Garden lifestyle.🌹
🏡 $3.300M on Emory St, San Jose 95126 🏡
💥 @SweatBros 💥
#SOLD! Stunning Custom Home. The Highest Sale Price All-Time in the Desirable SummerHill Rose Garden Neighborhood. A home that was well-loved by the original owners for nearly 30 years. Rosecrest is in good hands with the new owners. ❤️
🏡 $3.000M on Rosecrest Terrace 🏡
👉 https://t.co/g5U5C0uR3l 👈
🌹 Rose Garden Gem 🌹
#SOLD! Gorgeous Craftsman in a Premier Neighborhood in The Rose Garden. Built in 1900. Expanded & Remodeled in 2002 by the renowned De Mattei Construction. Very happy for my Sellers and the next chapter of their lives. Very happy for the Buyer to enjoy this wonderful home & tremendous neighborhood.
🏡 $3.180M on Morse St 🏡
👉 https://t.co/mzHF08iLUE 👈
🌹 Rose Garden Gem 🌹
#SOLD! Wonderful Willow Glen Townhome. Easy stroll to all the action on The Ave. Very happy for my loving, amazing sellers to live life to the fullest abroad. And absolutely thrilled for an amazing couple who I know will thoroughly love living the Willow Glen lifestyle. ❤️
🏡 $990k on Willow Glen Way 🏡
👉 https://t.co/cu7cBjZNVS 👈
💥 @SweatBros 💥
#SOLD! Lovely Rose Garden Bungalow in the Shasta Hanchett Park neighborhood. Amazing entry level property on a wonderful street close to all the action, like LUNA Mexican Kitchen, Zona Rosa Restaurants & Hop and Vine. Very happy for the buyers and their young family. Very happy for my empty nester sellers and the next glorious chapter of their love & life.
🏡 $1.720M on Hester Ave 🏡
👉 https://t.co/2M9eNTES9K 👈
💥 @SweatBros 💥
#SOLD! Stunning Spanish Colonial. Located on one of the most desired and memorable streets in the Shasta Hanchett Park neighborhood of The Rose Garden. Very happy for my Sellers. And very happy for the new Buyers to enjoy everything that is wonderful about living here.
🏡 $3.200M on Martin Ave 🏡
👉 https://t.co/QLeAQsAsWB 👈
💥 @SweatBros 💥
#SOLD! Wonderful Brisbane property with sweeping views of the Bay. Remodeled condition with unique two-unit floor plan: a 2/1 up top w/a studio-kitchen-bath setup below. Close stroll to Downtown Brisbane, Lyrical Vinyl Record Store, Julies Brisbane sandwiches, Melissa’s Taqueria & the @7MileHouse - Historic Sports Bar & Grill for a cocktail & the Warriors game. 📷
🏡 $1.230M on Solano St 🏡
💥 @SweatBros 💥
#SOLD! Charming San Jose Rancher. Right on the border of Los Gatos. Like literally one street over. Updated condition w/a wonderful floor plan. Lovely lush backyard w/gazebo TV bar setup, warm fire pit and hot tub. Great back artist studio. Extremely happy for my longtime friends and clients to enjoy this amazing neighborhood and everything Los Gatos offers them. ❤️
🏡 $2.630M on Lost Oaks Dr 🏡
💥 @SweatBros 💥