For sale

Price cut: $26K (7/16)

$949,000

879 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126

4beds

1,340sqft

$6,376/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1920

5,000 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$708/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fenced backyardPicturesque curb appealWelcoming front porchGorgeous hardwood floorsBay windowTiled bath with shower-over-tub

Cute bungalow located in revitalized Sunol-Midtown neighborhood. The Craftsman-inspired design includes a welcoming front porch and a bay window that adds to its charm and picturesque curb appeal. Light and bright, spacious living room with gorgeous hardwood floors. Four bedrooms with ample closet space and tiled bath with shower-over-tub. Kitchen with granite counters and white cabinetry. Kitchen opens to a versatile use area - ideal for everyday dining or work-from-home. Back door off the kitchen overlooks a deep, low maintenance, detached garage and fenced backyard. A perfect combination of space, and connectivity in the growing Midtown neighborhood. Conveniently located to restaurants on The Alameda, Rose Garden; Santana Row, Valley Fair, SAP Center, Diridon Station.

85 days

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Dining room

Features: DiningBar

Family room

Features: NoFamilyRoom

Heating

Central Forced Air

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Oven/Range, Washer/Dryer

Features

Flooring: Hardwood

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,340
Total interior livable area: 1,340 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 5,000 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 26140078
Zoning: G
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: RolledHotMop

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Gas: PublicUtilities
Utilities for property: Public Utilities

Community & HOA

Location

Region: San Jose

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $708/sqft
Tax assessed value: $851,366
Annual tax amount: $12,480
Date on market: 5/4/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Listing terms: FHA, VALoan, CashorConventionalLoan

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/16/2026	Price change	$949,000-2.7%$708/sqft
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6/19/2026	Price change	$975,000-2%$728/sqft
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5/4/2026	Listed for sale	$995,000-9.5%$743/sqft
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11/18/2025	Listing removed	--
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10/10/2025	Listed for sale	$1,100,000-4.3%$821/sqft
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11/24/2024	Listing removed	$1,150,000-4.2%$858/sqft
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8/9/2024	Listed for sale	$1,200,000+100.3%$896/sqft
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1/22/2011	Listing removed	$599,000$447/sqft
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5/2/2009	Price change	$599,000-11.9%$447/sqft
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3/13/2009	Listed for sale	$680,000+9.1%$507/sqft
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7/18/2005	Sold	$623,000$465/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$12,480 +5.7%	$851,366 +2%
2024	$11,806 +2.1%	$834,673 +2%
2023	$11,564 +1%	$818,308 +2%
2022	$11,447 +2.4%	$802,264 +2%
2021	$11,174 +3%	$786,534 +1%
2020	$10,848	$778,470 +2%
2019	$10,848 +3.7%	$763,207 +2%
2018	$10,462	$748,243 +8.4%
2017	$10,462 +6.2%	$690,000
2016	$9,847 +12.2%	$690,000 +15%
2015	$8,780 +77.4%	$600,000 +72.9%
2014	$4,950	$347,000 -19%
2013	--	$428,500 +17.1%
2012	--	$366,000 -2.4%
2011	--	$375,000 +2.8%
2010	--	$364,800 -8.2%
2009	--	$397,500 -34%
2008	--	$602,700 -5.2%
2007	--	$635,460 +2%
2006	--	$623,000 +1990.5%
2005	--	$29,801 +2%
2004	--	$29,217 +1.9%
2003	--	$28,683 +2%
2002	--	$28,121 +2%
2001	--	$27,571

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Rose Garden

Getting around

92 / 100

Walker's Paradise

57 / 100

Good Transit

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

5/10
Merritt Trace Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
4/10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
7/10
Abraham Lincoln High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

District: SanJoseUnified

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