Mediterranean Cottage Charm Meets Modern Comfort in Historic Vendome. Nestled in San Joses storied Vendome neighborhood, once home to the grand Hotel Vendome, this cottage blends timeless architecture with thoughtful modern updates. Surrounded by artisan stone pathways and serene, drought-tolerant gardens, home offers a peaceful retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary living.
Landscaping features native and Mediterranean-inspired plantings including manzanita, agave, succulents, California sage, and Italian cypress. In the backyard, a lush oasis awaits with orange, Fuji apple, plum, lemon, and pear trees, plus Japanese maple, European palm, and thornless blackberries.
Inside, enjoy beautiful hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and a 2bed, 1bath floor plan with the original Art Deco bathroom design. Home offers a partial basement, a detached garage.
Upgrades include a new roof with Palermo clay tiles, and custom copper & brass leader head with downspout; fresh exterior and interior paint; new attic insulation and a new hot water heater.
Walking distance to San Pedro Square, light rail, and close to SJ Int. Airport and freeways, this home offers both the tranquility of a garden retreat and the convenience of a connected city lifestyle.
Sold for $1,200,000
$1,200,000
80 Hobson St, San Jose, CA 95110
2beds
1,134sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1937
5,350 Square Feet Lot
$1,180,200 Zestimate®
$1,058/sqft
$3,296 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,180,200
$1.09M - $1.29M
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Wood-burning fireplaceNative and mediterranean-inspired plantingsPeaceful retreatSerene drought-tolerant gardensLush oasisBeautiful hardwood floorsArtisan stone pathways
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Zdenka Zee Mahan 01434045 408-656-4439,
Intero Real Estate Services 408-741-1600
Bought with:
Lizzeth Flores, 02219947
Infinite Real Estate
Eduardo Huerta, 01391479
Infinite Real Estate
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82019584
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile
Heating
- Baseboard, Central Forced Air, Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Security Gate
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,134
- Total interior livable area: 1,134 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Electric Gate, Garage Door Opener, Guest, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Perimeter,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 5,350 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garage
- Parcel number: 25919021
- Zoning: R4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
- Roof: Other, Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Jose
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Sold | $1,200,000+9.1%$1,058/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$970/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+80%$970/sqft |
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| 4/19/2013 | Sold | $611,000+16.4%$539/sqft |
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| 3/14/2013 | Listed for sale | $525,000+2.3%$463/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - San Jose Main #81307896 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2003 | Sold | $513,000+47%$452/sqft |
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| 3/24/1998 | Sold | $349,000$308/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,629 +5.7% | $752,082 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,054 +2.1% | $737,336 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,849 +1% | $722,879 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,751 +2.3% | $708,706 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,532 +2.4% | $694,811 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,304 | $687,688 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,304 +3.4% | $674,205 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,997 | $660,987 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,997 +0.9% | $648,027 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,921 +2.7% | $635,321 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,682 +6.2% | $625,779 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,175 | $613,521 +21.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $505,800 +17.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $432,000 -2% |
| 2011 | -- | $441,000 -0.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $445,000 -13.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $515,300 -7.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $555,285 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $544,398 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $533,724 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $523,260 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $513,000 +33.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $384,763 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $377,220 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $369,824 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Grant Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Muwekma Ohlone MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10San Jose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 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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