For sale

$1,525,000

5256 Dent Ave, San Jose, CA 95118

3beds

1,071sqft

$9,848/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1959

6,384 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$1,424/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Perfectly situated just off the corner of Strafford, this move-in-ready home offers exceptional curb appeal and bright, sun-filled living spaces designed for comfortable everyday living. The thoughtfully updated interior features modern flooring, stylish bathrooms, dual-pane windows, and a functional layout that blends comfort with convenience. The expansive, private backyard is the true showstopper, offering endless possibilities to create your dream outdoor retreat, expand the home, build a detached ADU, or explore SB 9 development potential (buyer to verify). Ideally located just minutes from Butcher Park, highly rated schools, Westfield Oakridge Mall, shopping, dining, and major commute routes including Highways 85, 87, and 17, this property delivers the perfect combination of lifestyle, location, and future potential.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Bedroom

Features: PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor

Bathroom

Features: ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, Tile

Dining room

Features: EatinKitchen

Family room

Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo

Kitchen

Features: ExhaustFan

Heating

Central Forced Air Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Built In Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Garage

Features

Flooring: Tile, Wood

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,071
Total interior livable area: 1,071 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
Fencing: Back Yard,Wood

Lot

Size: 6,384 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 56912105
Zoning: R1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1959

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: $1,424/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,234,600
Annual tax amount: $17,316
Date on market: 7/17/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/17/2026	Listed for sale	$1,525,000+35.1%$1,424/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82052409 Report a problem
5/15/2020	Sold	$1,129,000-1.8%$1,054/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81789220 Report a problem
4/21/2020	Pending sale	$1,150,000$1,074/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty - San Jose-Almaden #81789220 Report a problem
4/13/2020	Listed for sale	$1,150,000+342.3%$1,074/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty #ML81789220 Report a problem
10/31/1997	Sold	$260,000$243/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$17,316 +2.7%	$1,234,600 +2%
2024	$16,855 +2%	$1,210,393 +2%
2023	$16,518 +2.2%	$1,186,661 +2%
2022	$16,165 +1.9%	$1,163,394 +2%
2021	$15,858 +157.5%	$1,140,583 +200.5%
2020	$6,158	$379,517 +2%
2019	$6,158 +4.8%	$372,076 +2%
2018	$5,874	$364,782 +2%
2017	$5,874 +1.4%	$357,630 +2%
2016	$5,792 +6.6%	$350,619 +1.5%
2015	$5,433 +11.1%	$345,353 +2%
2014	$4,889	$338,589 +0.5%
2013	--	$337,059 +2%
2012	--	$330,451 +2%
2011	--	$323,973 +0.8%
2010	--	$321,553 -0.2%
2009	--	$322,318 +2%
2008	--	$315,999 +2%
2007	--	$309,804 +2%
2006	--	$303,731 +2%
2005	--	$297,776 +2%
2004	--	$291,938 +1.9%
2003	--	$286,588 +2%
2002	--	$280,969 +2%
2001	--	$275,461

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Cambrian Park

Getting around

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

29 / 100

Some Transit

52 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

8/10
Lietz Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
8/10
Dartmouth Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
9/10
Branham High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

District: UnionElementary

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