WELCOME TO THE HISTORICAL HENSLEY DISTRICT. Located in San Jose, this home offers five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, with updated features such as granite countertops, Grohe fixtures, and tile finishes. The chef-themed kitchen is equipped with marble and other countertops, a Professional Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop and Convection Oven range, an island, a Stainless Steel Luxury Dishwasher, and a Stainless Steel Vent-A-Hood exhaust fan, designed to accommodate meal preparation efficiently. The flooring throughout combines hardwood, laminate, and tile. The ground floor includes bedrooms and the primary bedroom, with additional bedrooms and a loft upstairs. Bathrooms feature double sinks, a full bath on the ground floor, and updated tile showers and tubs. Laundry facilities are conveniently located inside the home. Cooling is managed by central AC with multi-zone control and ceiling fans, while heating is provided by central forced air gas. Additional amenities include a high ceiling, a walk-in closet, and a security gate. The property sits on a 2,613 sq ft lot and is within the San Jose Unified School District. Energy features include double-pane windows, Energy Star HVAC and lighting, low-flow fixtures, and a thermostat controller. Don't Miss This Amazing Home within JapanTown!!!
Sold for $1,030,000
$1,030,000
229 Washington St, San Jose, CA 95112
5beds
1,676sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1885
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$988,200 Zestimate®
$615/sqft
$4,363 Estimated rent
Home value
$988,200
$939,000 - $1.04M
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Listed by:
Douglas Marshall 01310612 408-857-9911,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 408-335-1400
Bought with:
Jessica Cordova, 02006588
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Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82050111
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, LoftBedroom, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Granite, ShowerandTub, StallShower, Tile, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastNook, BreakfastRoom, DiningArea, DiningBar
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Marble, Countertop_Other, ExhaustFan, Island
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven/Range
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Security Gate
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,676
- Total interior livable area: 1,676 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Off Street
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Gazebo, Courtyard, Fire Pit, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard,Gate,Wood
Lot
- Size: 2,613 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 24947035
- Zoning: RM
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Vintage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Jose
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Sold | $1,030,000+3%$615/sqft |
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| 7/3/2026 | Contingent | $999,999$597/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $999,999-16.7%$597/sqft |
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| 6/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,199,888+4.3%$716/sqft |
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| 2/25/2022 | Sold | $1,150,000+15%$686/sqft |
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| 1/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $999,800+36.8%$597/sqft |
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| 3/28/2017 | Sold | $731,000+12.5%$436/sqft |
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| 3/9/2017 | Pending sale | $649,888$388/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Saratoga #81640560 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $649,888-5.1%$388/sqft |
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| 8/18/2006 | Sold | $685,000+30.5%$409/sqft |
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| 8/17/2004 | Sold | $525,000$313/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,199 +6.3% | $1,220,388 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,236 +7.9% | $1,196,460 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $14,116 -5.2% | $1,105,000 +38.3% |
| 2022 | $14,897 +40.7% | $799,233 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,589 +2.4% | $783,563 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,344 | $775,530 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,344 +3.3% | $760,324 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,018 | $745,416 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $10,018 +1.8% | $730,000 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $9,844 +22.5% | $664,100 +15% |
| 2015 | $8,034 +16.4% | $577,500 +13% |
| 2014 | $6,902 | $511,100 +14% |
| 2013 | -- | $448,300 +17% |
| 2012 | -- | $383,000 -10.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $426,000 +3% |
| 2010 | -- | $413,400 -19.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $513,500 -25% |
| 2008 | -- | $684,800 +1% |
| 2007 | -- | $678,100 +26.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $535,500 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $525,000 +1520.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $32,390 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $31,797 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $31,174 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $30,564 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Grant Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Muwekma Ohlone MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10San Jose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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- 95112
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- 229 Washington St
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