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Sold for $2,125,000
  • Tax assessed value
    $2,125,000

    1281 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129

    8beds
    7baths
    4,223sqft
    Quadruplex, Residential Income
    Built in 1968
    -- sqft lot
    $2,086,700 Zestimate®
    $503/sqft
    $2,733 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,086,700

    $1.90M - $2.27M

    $2,733/mo

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    What's special

    Garage parking spotCoin-operated laundry roomPrivate double garage
    1281 Saratoga Avenue is an exceptional multifamily opportunity in West San Jose. This striking two-story property combines prime location, strong income potential, and timeless appeal, perfect for investors or owner-occupiers alike. Step inside and discover a versatile unit mix featuring a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath owners unit, (2) 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath, and (1) 1-bedroom, 1-bath units, each unit gets one garage parking spot, except the owners unit, which gets one private double garage. The property also includes a coin-operated laundry room for added tenant convenience. With approximately 4,223 square feet of living space on a 0.2-acre lot, the building is designed for comfort, efficiency, and long-term profitability. One unit is currently vacant, offering immediate upside for investors ready to maximize returns. Each apartment is separately metered for gas and electricity, while water is master meteredstreamlining management and reducing overhead. Location is everything, and this address delivers. Nestled in the heart of West San Jose, you're just minutes from Downtown San Jose, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale, with effortless access to Highways 280, 87, and 101. Major Silicon Valley employersincluding Apple, Cisco, PayPal, Adobe, Zoom, Western Digital, and PWC.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Tony Zizzo 01962093 650-770-8356,

    Compass 415-345-3000,

    Ray Rodriguez 01999734 650-405-0743,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    Ray Rodriguez, 01999734

    Compass

    Tony Zizzo, 01962093

    Compass

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82025835MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 7
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Wall Furnace
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Other
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Coin Operated
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
    • Doors: Other
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,223
    • Total interior livable area: 4,223 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Assigned, Attached
    • Garage spaces: 5
    • Has carport: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Other
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 8,704 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 38128044
    • Zoning: R3
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: Quadruplex, Residential Income
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
    • Roof: Flat, Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1968

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: IndividualGasMeters
    • Sewer: Private Sewer
    • Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: San Jose

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $503/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,125,000
    • Annual tax amount: $26,920
    • Date on market: 10/24/2025
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
    • Inclusions: Building, Land
    • Lease term: Month To Month

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/19/2025Sold$2,125,000-2.3%$503/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82025835 Report a problem
    11/3/2025Pending sale$2,175,000$515/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82025835 Report a problem
    10/24/2025Listed for sale$2,175,000$515/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82025835 Report a problem
    8/11/2020Listing removed$1,895
    Source: BTProperties Report a problem
    7/16/2020Price change$1,895-5%
    Source: BTProperties Report a problem
    7/2/2020Price change$1,995-9.1%
    Source: BTProperties Report a problem
    2/21/2020Listed for rent$2,195$1/sqft
    Source: BTProperties Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $2,125,000 +90.6%
    2025$16,136 +2.5%$1,115,116 +2%
    2024$15,746 +1.7%$1,093,252 +2%
    2023$15,490 +1.3%$1,071,817 +2%
    2022$15,290 +1.9%$1,050,802 +2%
    2021$15,006 +1.4%$1,030,199 +1%
    2020$14,796 $1,019,636 +2%
    2019$14,796 +6%$999,644 +2%
    2018$13,960 $980,044 +2%
    2017$13,960 +1.2%$960,828 +2%
    2016$13,790 +6.6%$941,990 +1.5%
    2015$12,936 +3.2%$927,841 +2%
    2014$12,535 $909,667 +0.5%
    2013-- $905,557 +8.3%
    2012-- $836,000 -4%
    2011-- $870,396 +0.8%
    2010-- $863,892 -0.2%
    2009-- $865,945 +2%
    2008-- $848,966 +2%
    2007-- $832,320 +2%
    2006-- $816,000 +2%
    2005-- $800,000 +56.5%
    2004-- $511,232 +1.9%
    2003-- $501,864 +2%
    2002-- $492,025 +2%
    2001-- $482,378
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    Neighborhood: West San Jose

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: MorelandElementary

    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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