A wonderful fixer upper and contractor special in the beautiful Cambrian area of San Jose! Located near the foothills of Los Gatos, this corner lot home is just ready for you to create your masterpiece and build equity. The home and lot has been cleared and the inspection reports are ready to go. The floor plan features two primary suites - one upstairs and one downstairs, with a total of 4 bedrooms PLUS an extra office/den. (see floor plan in MLS photos) There is a roomy kitchen with adjacent dining area, living room with fire place, and upstairs you'll find the fabulous multi-use room with a bar area and a large walk in closet. The schools are excellent and and in high demand. Per the district web sites: Alta Vista Elem, Union Middle, and Leigh High School (Buyers should confirm). Bring your agent and your contractor and start planning!
Sold for $2,225,000
$2,225,000
5548 Taft Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
4beds
2,531sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1960
7,417 Square Feet Lot
$2,957,500 Zestimate®
$879/sqft
$6,062 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,957,500
$2.69M - $3.25M
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List your homeWhat's special
Fabulous multi-use roomLarge walk in closetCorner lotRoomy kitchenAdjacent dining areaTwo primary suitesBar area
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kirsten Reilly 01383856 408-835-2962,
Compass 408-358-1111
Bought with:
Alex McCluskey, 01919083
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82027179
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, OversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling
- Flooring: Concrete, Laminate, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Other Location, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,531
- Total interior livable area: 2,531 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 7,417 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 52344028
- Zoning: R1-8
- 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: 1960
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: $879/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $587,062
- Annual tax amount: $9,792
- Date on market: 11/10/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Sold | $2,225,000+11.5%$879/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82027179 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Pending sale | $1,995,000$788/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82027179 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000$788/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82027179 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,792 +2.6% | $587,062 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,547 +3.4% | $575,551 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,236 +2.1% | $564,267 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,044 +2.7% | $553,204 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,807 +3.2% | $542,357 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,533 | $536,796 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,533 +5.1% | $526,272 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,121 | $515,954 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,121 +1.5% | $505,838 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,004 +6.5% | $495,921 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,516 +13.7% | $488,473 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,612 | $478,906 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $476,743 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $467,396 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $458,233 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $454,810 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $455,891 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $446,953 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $438,190 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $429,599 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $421,176 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $412,919 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $405,352 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $397,405 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $389,614 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cambrian Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Alta Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Union Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Leigh High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: AltaVistaElementary_1
- Middle: UnionMiddle
- High: LeighHigh
- District: UnionElementary
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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