A Rare Find in an in an Ideal Neighborhood. This remarkable residence has quietly preserved many of the architectural details that define its era. Beneath its welcoming exterior lies a collection of original craftsmanship that has become increasingly difficult to find: beautifully preserved hardwood floors, original glass doorknobs, some rope-and-pulley sash windows, vintage push-button style light switches, and an original amber hallway light fixture that still welcomes visitors much as it did when first built. The kitchen remains true to its heritage while benefiting from updated appliances, allowing the home to retain its original soul. The fireplace, accented with its unique period tile, continues to serve as the centerpiece of the living room, while the partial basement reflects the thoughtful construction methods of its time. Located near the Rosicrucian Museum and within one of San Jose's treasured historic neighborhoods, this home offers something that cannot be recreatedgenuine architectural character earned through a century of careful stewardship.
For sale
$1,215,000
1253 Singletary Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
2beds
1,096sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$7,846/mo
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1924
5,250 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,109/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 5 days |
- 748 |
- 37 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeanette Campa 01327014 408-661-0203,
Jabez Realty 408-661-0203
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82056264
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Other
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,096
- Total interior livable area: 1,096 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,250 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Garage
- Parcel number: 26119021
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Other, Crawl Space
- Roof: Flat, Clay
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,109/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $724,816
- Annual tax amount: $10,384
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,746/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,215,000$1,109/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,384 +5.7% | $724,816 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,827 +2.1% | $710,605 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,627 +1% | $696,672 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,533 +2.3% | $683,013 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,318 +2.4% | $669,622 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,096 | $662,757 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,096 +3.4% | $649,763 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,797 | $637,023 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,797 +0.8% | $624,533 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,723 +2.7% | $612,289 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,490 +6.3% | $603,093 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,985 | $591,280 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $588,609 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $577,068 +35.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $427,000 -11% |
| 2010 | -- | $480,000 +5.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $455,900 -17.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $551,827 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $541,008 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $530,400 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $520,000 +1060.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $44,817 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $43,996 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,134 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $42,289 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Merritt Trace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: SanJoseUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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