Don't miss the rare opportunity to own this beautiful Victorian duplex centrally located in downtown San Jose that may be used for multifamily living or as an investment property to increase your income! This property features 2 units with separate 3 car garage and the potential to expand into a total of 4 units. Unit# 279 in the front is 2 bedroom, 1 bath and unit# 281 in the back is 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Both units display soaring ceilings, plenty of natural light, large bedrooms, separate family rooms, spacious kitchens with upgraded cabinets/counter tops, remodeled baths, gas fireplace and convenient laundry area in each unit. All the major components have been taken care of by the meticulous owner and include updated electric wiring, copper plumbing, new interior & exterior paint in 2023, new roof in 2023 and new water heaters in 2024. Plus, there is approximately 1,450sf.ft of flexible basement space with exterior access which offers endless possibilities. All this conveniently located within blocks of San Jose State University, City Hall, Caltrain/Light Rail stations, SAP Center and easy access to highways 280/680 and 87.
Sold for $1,198,000
$1,198,000
279 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95112
3beds
2baths
1,842sqft
Duplex, Residential Income
Built in 1898
-- sqft lot
$1,151,700 Zestimate®
$650/sqft
$3,698 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,151,700
$1.05M - $1.27M
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Gas fireplaceRemodeled bathsSeparate family roomsSoaring ceilingsPlenty of natural lightLarge bedrooms
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Listed by:
Lino Matos 01136395 408-394-4881,
Intero Real Estate Services 408-357-5700
Bought with:
Lino Matos, 01136395
Intero Real Estate Services
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81994641
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Stone
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,842
- Total interior livable area: 1,842 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Common, Detached, Guest
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has carport: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,165 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 46702042
- Zoning: R4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Duplex, Residential Income
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1898
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: $650/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $142,067
- Annual tax amount: $4,035
- Date on market: 2/19/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Inclusions: OvenRangeAllUnits
- Lease term: Month To Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2025 | Sold | $1,198,000$650/sqft |
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| 3/1/2025 | Pending sale | $1,198,000$650/sqft |
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| 2/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,198,000$650/sqft |
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| 12/27/2019 | Listing removed | $2,300$1/sqft |
Source: Miller & Hinkle Property Management, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2019 | Price change | $2,300-7.1%$1/sqft |
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| 11/7/2019 | Price change | $2,475-8.2%$1/sqft |
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| 9/12/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,695$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,123 +2.2% | $142,067 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,035 +3.6% | $139,282 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,894 +1.3% | $136,552 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,844 +4.8% | $133,875 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,667 +5.5% | $131,251 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,476 | $129,907 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,476 +6.2% | $127,361 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,274 | $124,864 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,274 +1.6% | $122,417 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,221 +6.6% | $120,018 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,022 +41.1% | $118,216 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,142 | $115,902 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $115,379 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,117 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $110,900 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $110,073 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $110,336 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $108,173 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $106,053 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $103,975 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $101,937 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $99,939 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $98,108 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $96,185 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $94,300 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Muwekma Ohlone MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10San Jose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 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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