A beautifully updated home with a generous lot and exceptional possibilities in the heart of San Jose! This move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a spacious 5,500SF lot in an established North Central San Jose neighborhood with pride of ownership. Approximately 840SF of living space (per Realist), thoughtfully updated throughout with a fresh, modern interior, stylish kitchen, quality finishes, custom details, and two remodeled bathrooms with walk-in showers. Energy-efficient features include dual-pane vinyl windows, a 3.9kW Tesla solar PV system, and tankless water heater. Newer composition roof. Front and back yards feature mature landscaping, lush lawns, and a spacious paver patio for outdoor living and entertaining. The oversized 528SF detached two-car garage and driveway provide exceptional flexibility for parking, RV, boat, workshop, gym, or studio. Outstanding ADU potential (buyer to verify). Ideally located near vibrant Japantown, Downtown San Jose, SJSU, shopping, dining, entertainment, major Silicon Valley employment centers, and convenient commuter routes.
Pending
$950,000
473 N 20th St, San Jose, CA 95112
2beds
840sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1949
5,500 Square Feet Lot
$989,300 Zestimate®
$1,131/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 25 days
- 576
- 41
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bill Taylor 01128319 408-888-8058,
Montalvo Realty 408-867-7272
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82054877
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Granite, StallShower, Tile
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 840
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,500 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 24961022
- Zoning: R1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $824,237
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Estimated market value
$989,300
$940,000 - $1.04M
$3,436/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Pending sale | $950,000$1,131/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $950,000+28.6%$1,131/sqft |
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| 3/31/2025 | Listing removed | $3,800$5/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Price change | $3,800-5%$5/sqft |
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| 2/19/2025 | Price change | $4,000-5.9%$5/sqft |
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| 2/12/2025 | Price change | $4,250-5.6%$5/sqft |
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| 2/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,500+12.5%$5/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 9/9/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 8/16/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 12/9/2019 | Sold | $739,000-1.3%$880/sqft |
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| 11/7/2019 | Pending sale | $748,888$892/sqft |
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| 10/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $748,888$892/sqft |
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| 10/18/2019 | Pending sale | $748,888$892/sqft |
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| 10/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $748,888+7%$892/sqft |
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| 8/30/2018 | Listing removed | $699,888$833/sqft |
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| 8/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $699,888$833/sqft |
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| 7/28/2018 | Pending sale | $699,888$833/sqft |
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| 7/18/2018 | Listed for sale | $699,888+448.9%$833/sqft |
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| 8/29/2017 | Sold | $127,500-49%$152/sqft |
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| 1/11/2013 | Sold | $250,000-53.7%$298/sqft |
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| 5/1/2006 | Sold | $540,000$643/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $824,237 +2% |
| 2025 | $11,303 +5.9% | $808,077 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,678 +2% | $792,234 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,467 +0.9% | $776,701 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,378 +2.2% | $761,472 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,156 +2.4% | $746,542 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,918 | $738,888 +14.9% |
| 2019 | $9,918 +14.5% | $643,002 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,662 | $630,395 +56.4% |
| 2017 | $8,662 +43.9% | $403,192 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,019 -11.5% | $395,287 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,800 +26.4% | $389,351 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,381 | $381,725 +52.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $249,750 -33.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $374,000 +0.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $373,000 +8.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $345,000 -15.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $408,700 -25% |
| 2008 | -- | $545,000 +1% |
| 2007 | -- | $539,700 +129.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $235,583 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $230,965 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $226,437 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $222,288 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $217,930 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $213,658 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: SanJoseUnified
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