NOT LISTED FOR SALE

279 E Saint James St San Jose, CA 95112

Northside Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,842 Sq Ft
6,164 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold April 01, 2025

Last sale price $1,198,000 $650 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • Fireplace

About This Home

As of April 2025

Don't miss the rare opportunity to own this beautiful Victorian duplex centrally located in downtown San Jose that may be used for multifamily living or as an investment property to increase your income! This property features 2 units with separate 3 car garage and the potential to expand into a total of 4 units. Unit# 279 in the front is 2 bedroom, 1 bath and unit# 281 in the back is 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Both units display soaring ceilings, plenty of natural light, large bedrooms, separate family rooms, spacious kitchens with upgraded cabinets/counter tops, remodeled baths, gas fireplace and convenient laundry area in each unit. All the major components have been taken care of by the meticulous owner and include updated electric wiring, copper plumbing, new interior & exterior paint in 2023, new roof in 2023 and new water heaters in 2024. Plus, there is approximately 1,450sf.ft of flexible basement space with exterior access which offers endless possibilities. All this conveniently located within blocks of San Jose State University, City Hall, Caltrain/Light Rail stations, SAP Center and easy access to highways 280/680 and 87.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lino Matos

Intero Real Estate Services License #01136395 Listed on: 02/19/2025

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Lino Matos

Intero Real Estate Services License #01136395 Listed on: 02/19/2025

Intero Real Estate Services

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • 1898

Lot Details

  • 6,164 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,842 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Total Actual Rent $58,200
  • Month-to-Month Lease Term

Community Details

Overview

Building Details

  • 2 Leased Units
  • Gardener Expense $1,240
  • Insurance Expense $3,078
  • Utility Expense $1,598
  • Operating Expense $9,951
  • Gross Income $58,200

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1898

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R4
  • Subclass: Duplex
  • Style: Victorian
  • Age: 127
  • Listing Class: Residential Income (2-4 Units)
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1842
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Year Built: 1898

Interior Features

  • Kitchen: Countertop - Stone, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1842
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookups Only, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Common Parking Area, Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1415
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6165.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6165.00

Rental Info

  • Existing Lease Term(s): 1 Year Lease, Month To Month, Security Deposit
  • Gross Rent Multiplier: 20.58
  • Number Of Leased: 2

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Expense Insurance: 3078
  • Expense Landscape: 1240
  • Expenses Total: 9951
  • Expenses Utility: 1598
  • Income Annual Gross: 58200.00
  • Income Annual Rental: 58200
  • Income Gross Scheduled: 58200
  • Income Includes: Rents
  • Meters: Master Electric, Master Gas, Master Water
  • Number Of Buildings: 1
  • Tenant Expenses: Utilities - Electric, Utilities - Heating, Utilities - Hot Water

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $1,198,000 0.0% $650 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2025 02/19/25 For Sale $1,198,000 -- $650 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

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Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lino Matos

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lino Matos

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 394-4881

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Lino Matos
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81994641

MLSListings

APN: 467-02-042

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95112 Northside

279 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 279 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95112 since 19 February 2025. This property was built in 1898. 279 E Saint James St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Horace Mann Elementary School, Muwekma Ohlone Middle, and San Jose High School.

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