Charming, expanded and updated 1939 home less than one block from the shops and dining of San Joses Japan town. Incredible curb appeal with mature lush landscaping complete with dry river bed. Cozy front porch. Spacious living room with authentic original art deco ceiling fixture and sconces over the wood burning fireplace. Bright breakfast room with original built-in corner cabinet. Updated kitchen with a Thermador gas range, Bosch dishwasher, Corian and butcher block counters, and a refinished undermount sink. The original home was expanded to add a very large dining room that is ideal for use as a great family room with decorative lighting, open to the kitchen. Pocket doors lead to a perfect office or play room. Large primary suite surrounded by windows looking into the massive backyard with several mature fruit bearing trees and a flagstone patio. The entire home has oak hardwood flooring and freshly painted walls. Amazing energy efficiency with all dual-pane windows, high efficiency furnace and Nest thermostat, and a totally owned photovoltaic solar array. Large 7000 sqft R2 lot with a detached garage that can be converted to an ADU. So many great shops and restaurants nearby yet a very quiet and peaceful location. An impressive property you will be proud to call home.
Sold for $1,500,000
$1,500,000
785 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112
2beds
1,430sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1939
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,459,600 Zestimate®
$1,049/sqft
$4,551 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,459,600
$1.39M - $1.55M
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Listed by:
Faris-Taylor Team 70011959 408-891-9881,
Intero Real Estate Services 408-342-3000
Bought with:
Faris-Taylor Team, 70011959
Intero Real Estate Services
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81966134
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: StallShower2plus, Tile, Tub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastRoom, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_SolidSurfceCorian, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,430
- Total interior livable area: 1,430 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,000 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garage
- Parcel number: 24903005
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Vintage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,049/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,530,000
- Annual tax amount: $19,939
- Date on market: 5/22/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2024 | Sold | $1,500,000+20.1%$1,049/sqft |
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| 5/31/2024 | Pending sale | $1,249,000$873/sqft |
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| 5/30/2024 | Contingent | $1,249,000$873/sqft |
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| 5/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000+61%$873/sqft |
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| 3/18/2015 | Sold | $776,000+12.6%$543/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $689,000+175.6%$482/sqft |
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| 11/14/1997 | Sold | $250,000$175/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,939 +66.2% | $1,530,000 +67.3% |
| 2024 | $11,999 +2% | $914,339 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,767 +0.9% | $896,412 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,665 +2.1% | $878,836 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,423 +2.3% | $861,605 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,162 | $852,772 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,162 +3.2% | $836,052 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,812 | $819,660 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,812 +0.8% | $803,589 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,723 +84.7% | $787,833 +102.7% |
| 2015 | $5,806 +8.1% | $388,684 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,373 | $381,071 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $379,349 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $371,912 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $364,621 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $361,897 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $362,757 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $355,645 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $348,672 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $341,836 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $335,134 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $328,563 +19.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $275,618 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $270,215 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $264,917 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Muwekma Ohlone MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10San Jose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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