Welcome to 1278 Plum St, a beautifully maintained and move in ready home in the heart of San Jose. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features a bright functional layout with solid surface flooring throughout, recessed lighting, dual pane windows, plantation shutters, central AC and heating, tankless water heater, and water softener system. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and upgraded bathrooms. Detached finished garage offers flexibility for a home gym, office, studio, or workspace. Long gated driveway provides plenty of private gated, tandem, and off street parking. Spacious backyard includes additional storage shed and room to entertain or customize. Conveniently located near downtown San Jose with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and Highways 101, 280, 680, and 87. Ideal opportunity for first time buyers seeking a turnkey home in a prime commuter location.
Sold for $930,000
$930,000
1278 Plum St, San Jose, CA 95110
3beds
1,011sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1960
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$929,700 Zestimate®
$920/sqft
$4,175 Estimated rent
Home value
$929,700
$865,000 - $1.00M
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Water softener systemRecessed lightingSolid surface flooring throughoutUpgraded bathroomsBright functional layoutCentral ac and heatingTankless water heater
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Listed by:
Justin Carrow 01917854 408-687-3460,
Intero Real Estate Services 408-741-1600
Bought with:
Martin Mejia Garcia, 01787357
Realty World Dominion
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82044032
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, Tile, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,011
- Total interior livable area: 1,011 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Parking Area, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 43409138
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
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: $920/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $822,646
- Annual tax amount: $12,133
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $930,000+3.4%$920/sqft |
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| 6/19/2026 | Pending sale | $899,000$889/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Contingent | $899,000$889/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000+18.3%$889/sqft |
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| 10/2/2020 | Sold | $760,000-3.3%$752/sqft |
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| 8/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $785,888+69%$777/sqft |
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| 9/11/2015 | Sold | $465,000+1.1%$460/sqft |
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| 8/11/2015 | Pending sale | $460,000$455/sqft |
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| 8/3/2015 | Listed for sale | $460,000$455/sqft |
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| 7/17/2015 | Pending sale | $460,000$455/sqft |
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| 7/16/2015 | Listed for sale | $460,000$455/sqft |
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| 7/13/2015 | Pending sale | $460,000$455/sqft |
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| 7/9/2015 | Price change | $460,000+4.5%$455/sqft |
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| 7/8/2015 | Listed for sale | $440,000$435/sqft |
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| 6/17/2015 | Pending sale | $440,000$435/sqft |
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| 6/8/2015 | Listed for sale | $440,000-2%$435/sqft |
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| 8/25/2014 | Listing removed | $449,000$444/sqft |
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| 8/23/2014 | Price change | $449,000-2.4%$444/sqft |
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| 7/16/2014 | Listed for sale | $460,000+48.4%$455/sqft |
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| 10/2/2009 | Sold | $310,000-8.8%$307/sqft |
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| 3/27/2003 | Sold | $340,000+277.8%$336/sqft |
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| 11/13/2002 | Sold | $90,000-51.9%$89/sqft |
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| 5/14/1998 | Sold | $187,000$185/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,133 +5.7% | $822,646 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,483 +2.1% | $806,517 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,246 +1% | $790,704 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,131 +2.5% | $775,200 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,863 -31.6% | $760,000 +51% |
| 2020 | $15,885 | $503,328 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,885 +2% | $493,460 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,568 | $483,785 +2% |
| 2017 | $15,568 +0.5% | $474,300 +2% |
| 2016 | $15,493 +202.4% | $465,000 +39.7% |
| 2015 | $5,124 +11.2% | $332,946 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,608 | $326,425 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $324,951 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $318,580 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $312,334 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $310,000 -8.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $340,200 -9.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $374,894 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $367,544 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $360,338 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $353,273 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $346,347 +44% |
| 2003 | -- | $240,577 +19% |
| 2002 | -- | $202,120 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $198,158 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fairgrounds
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Ernesto Galarza Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Willow Glen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 8/10Willow Glen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: ErnestoGalarzaElementary
- Middle: WillowGlenMiddle
- High: WillowGlenHigh
- 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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