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Sold for $1,240,000
  • $1,240,000

    870 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112

    2beds
    1,004sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1938
    6,850 Square Feet Lot
    $1,215,400 Zestimate®
    $1,235/sqft
    $3,688 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,215,400

    $1.11M - $1.32M

    $3,688/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome home to 870 N. 5th Street! This 2BD/1BA charmer offers 1,004 sqft of living space on an expansive 6,850 sqft lot, in the heart of Japantown. Nestled on a tree-lined street, the home boasts superb curb appeal with its white picket fence, inviting porch, & long private driveway with an electric gate. Inside, enjoy the crisp white interior, gleaming hardwood floors, custom built-ins, elegant light fixtures, & wood window casings. The stunning fireplace adds warmth & character to the home. The eat-in kitchen is a showstopper- featuring a skylight, pantry, & full suite of stainless-steel appliances. The oak cabinetry pairs beautifully with the honed granite counters & colorful tile backsplash. The farm sink, built-in sideboard, & benched seating (with storage) dining nook complete the space. There are 2 spacious bedrooms & a bathroom featuring a shower/tub combo, pedestal sink & beadboard details. Highlights include an indoor laundry space; a tech-ready setup with CAT6 Ethernet cabling & built-in WiFi AP's; & a large backyard oasis featuring an array of mature fruit trees, pergola seating area, raised planter beds, & a detached 2-car garage. Centrally located near parks, dining, Downtown SJ, SJ Int'l Airport, major tech campuses & highways 880/87.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Joey Portale 01800376 408-483-0552,

    Compass 408-427-8963

    Bought with:

    Saeid Assadi, 01902991

    Saeid Assadi, Broker

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82003826MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Dining room
    • Features: EatinKitchen, NoFormalDiningRoom
    Family room
    • Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
    Heating
    • Central Forced Air Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,004
    • Total interior livable area: 1,004 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, On Street
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    Lot
    • Size: 6,850 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 24904060
    • Zoning: R2
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Raised
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1938

    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: $1,235/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,000,000
    • Annual tax amount: $13,621
    • Date on market: 5/21/2025
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/22/2025Listing removed$4,000$4/sqft
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    8/15/2025Price change$4,000-9.1%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    8/14/2025Listed for rent$4,400$4/sqft
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    8/6/2025Sold$1,240,000-4.5%$1,235/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82003826 Report a problem
    7/15/2025Pending sale$1,298,000$1,293/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82003826 Report a problem
    7/1/2025Contingent$1,298,000$1,293/sqft
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    6/11/2025Price change$1,298,000-3.9%$1,293/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82003826 Report a problem
    5/21/2025Listed for sale$1,350,000+21.8%$1,345/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82003826 Report a problem
    2/14/2020Sold$1,108,000+10.9%$1,104/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81778408 Report a problem
    1/13/2020Listed for sale$998,800+72.2%$995/sqft
    Source: Climb Real Estate #ML81778408 Report a problem
    8/14/2013Sold$580,000+5.5%$578/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/3/2013Listed for sale$549,950+48.6%$548/sqft
    Source: Referral Realty #81323662 Report a problem
    5/19/2004Sold$370,000$369/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$13,621 +3.4%$1,000,000 -1%
    2024$13,177 -0.3%$1,010,000 -0.5%
    2023$13,215 -10.8%$1,015,000 -11.1%
    2022$14,811 +2%$1,141,615 +2%
    2021$14,524 +63.5%$1,119,232 +72.2%
    2020$8,885 $650,113 +2%
    2019$8,885 +4.4%$637,367 +2%
    2018$8,514 $624,871 +2%
    2017$8,514 +0.9%$612,620 +2%
    2016$8,440 +2.8%$600,609 +1.5%
    2015$8,206 +5.8%$591,588 +2%
    2014$7,759 $580,000 +35.8%
    2013-- $427,190 +12.1%
    2012-- $381,000 -7.2%
    2011-- $410,604 +0.8%
    2010-- $407,536 +21.7%
    2009-- $334,800 -16.4%
    2008-- $400,497 +2%
    2007-- $392,645 +2%
    2006-- $384,947 +2%
    2005-- $377,400 +971.2%
    2004-- $35,231 +1.9%
    2003-- $34,587 +2%
    2002-- $33,910 +2%
    2001-- $33,246
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: WalterLBachrodtElementar
    • High: SanJoseHighAcademy
    • 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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