Fantastic opportunity in Empire Gardens, one of San Joses most established neighborhoods. This property offers the perfect chance to create your dream home with a great head start already in place.
The main residence is move-in ready and features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across approximately 1,547 sq ft of single-story living space. Built in 1986, the home offers an open, spacious feel with a large eat-in kitchen, adjoining dining area, and comfortable living spaces. A separate indoor laundry room with added storage enhances everyday convenience.
The detached 2-car garage has been converted into a 1-bedroom, 1-bath ADU (permit status unknown; buyer to verify), providing excellent potential for extended family, rental income, or a private workspace.
Set on an expansive ~8,850 sq ft lot, the property offers ample space to relax, entertain, garden, or explore future expansion possibilities (buyer to verify). A deep driveway provides abundant off-street parking.
Whether youre looking to customize, invest, or simply move in and enjoy, this property presents opportunity at every turn.
Sold for $1,275,000
Zestimate®
$1,275,000
554 N 21st St, San Jose, CA 95112
3beds
1,547sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1986
8,850 Square Feet Lot
$1,275,000 Zestimate®
$824/sqft
$4,065 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,275,000
$1.19M - $1.38M
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Large eat-in kitchenAdjoining dining areaComfortable living spacesOpen spacious feel
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mike Wenstrand 02068355 408-387-3885,
Coldwell Banker Realty 408-355-1500
Bought with:
Valerie Gadjali, 02244296
Pacific Crest Properties
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82041688
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, Tile
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven/Range
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,547
- Total interior livable area: 1,547 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Off Street, On Street
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,850 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Garage
- Parcel number: 24923050
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
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: $824/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $152,652
- Annual tax amount: $3,310
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Sold | $1,275,000-1.8%$824/sqft |
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| 5/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,299,000$840/sqft |
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| 5/9/2026 | Contingent | $1,299,000$840/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000$840/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,310 +2.4% | $152,652 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,234 +3.3% | $149,659 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,131 +1.2% | $146,725 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,095 +4% | $143,849 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,975 +3.9% | $141,029 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,864 | $139,584 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,864 +5.1% | $136,848 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,726 | $134,166 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,726 +1.4% | $131,537 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,688 +6.8% | $128,958 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,516 +20% | $127,022 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,097 | $124,535 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $123,974 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $121,544 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $119,161 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $118,271 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $118,553 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $116,229 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $113,951 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $111,717 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $109,527 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $107,381 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $105,414 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $103,348 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $101,323 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Empire Gardens Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Muwekma Ohlone MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10San Jose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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