This beautiful Japantown condo is sunny and bright and has been recently remodeled. This home has crisp white cabinetry and newer appliances. The open floor plan opens to the living room and the balcony beyond. Whether youre hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in, the seamless flow from the kitchen to the living room creates the ultimate space for indoor-outdoor relaxation. This home sits in the heart of Japantown, walking distance to vibrant Jackson Street, with local shops, restaurants, and authentic markets. It is home to the much-loved Obon Festival, the Japantown Night Market, and other local events like the Sunday Farmers Market. This home is so close to Jackson Street that you dont even need your own coffee pot; just stroll down to Roy's Coffee Shop! Take your pup for a playdate at Burnall Park! This home has the style and convenience you want in the location of your dreams! Amazing pied-Ã -terre potential! Close to Target, World Market, Trader Joes and Sprouts. Easy commute to Zoom, Cisco, Sage & Nvidia.
Sold for $620,000
$620,000
171 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
2beds
876sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1987
-- sqft lot
$613,800 Zestimate®
$708/sqft
$2,939 Estimated rent
Home value
$613,800
$565,000 - $669,000
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Recently remodeledCrisp white cabinetryOpen floor planNewer appliancesSunny and bright
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Listed by:
Michelle Elliott 01777533 408-839-7915,
Coldwell Banker Realty 408-723-3300
Bought with:
Joe Sue Wang, 01884881
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82032990
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Interior area
- Total structure area: 876
- Total interior livable area: 876 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Details
- Parcel number: 24940071
- Zoning: RM
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $423 monthly
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $708/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $345,291
- Annual tax amount: $4,687
- Date on market: 1/29/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | Sold | $620,000+3.5%$708/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82032990 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Pending sale | $598,998$684/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $598,998+156%$684/sqft |
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| 1/28/2002 | Sold | $234,000$267/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,687 +4.9% | $345,291 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,468 +2.1% | $338,522 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,375 +0.5% | $331,886 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,355 +2.1% | $325,380 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,266 +1.6% | $319,001 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,197 | $315,731 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,197 +2.9% | $309,541 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,079 | $303,472 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,079 +0.8% | $297,523 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,046 +4.2% | $291,690 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,884 +2.2% | $287,310 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,802 | $281,683 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $280,410 +55.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $180,000 -13% |
| 2011 | -- | $207,000 -16.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $249,000 -5.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $262,700 -0.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $262,890 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $257,737 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $252,684 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $247,731 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $242,875 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $238,425 +68.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $141,216 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $138,448 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Grant Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Muwekma Ohlone MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10San Jose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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