$1,205,000
SOLD NOV 17, 2025

502 Macarthur Ave San Jose, CA 95128

Burbank Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,257 Sq Ft
6,508 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$959 Per Sq Ft

21% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Neighborhood Views
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Laundry Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Tile Countertops
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to 502 MacArthur Avenue, a classic single-story home on a corner lot in the sought-after Burbank neighborhood of San Jose. Built in 1945, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,257 sf of living space on a 6,510 sf lot with a detached 2-car garage and multiple bonus areas for storage and utility. The home features all-new interior paint, new kitchen and laundry room flooring, with several dual-pane Milgard windows for natural light. The bathroom has been updated and is one of the nicest rooms in the home plus the laundry area is off the kitchen. Behind the garage is a covered patio, and a spacious storage area, perfect for projects or hobbies. Additional highlights include a 200-amp electrical upgrade (per 2010 permit) and new fencing along one side of the property. Conveniently located near Valley Fair, Santana Row, and major commute routes, this home combines classic comfort with fresh updates and room to make it your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin Benford

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01372912 Listed on: 10/21/2025

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Co-Listed By

Mary Pope-Handy

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01153805

Last Buyer's Agent

Leo Zhang

Re/Max Accord License #02024974

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 6,508 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Mostly Level
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,257 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Tile Countertops
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • Individual Gas Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 277-31-048

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1257
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Tile
  • Living Sq Ft: 1257
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Shingle, Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 277-31-048
  • Lot Acres: 0.1494
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6510.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6510.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Campbell Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2025
Closed on
Nov 5, 2025
Sold by
Alice Elise Gingell Trust and Brown Ronald James
Bought by
Chiu Myra and Hsu Owen
Seller's Agent
Erin Benford
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Leo Zhang
Re/Max Accord
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$210,000
21.11%
Views
75

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-28.04%
Original Mortgage
$500,001
Outstanding Balance
$500,001
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$673,687

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2011
Sold by
Gingell Alice Elise
Bought by
Gingell Alice Elise
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,205,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,001 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Sold $1,205,000 +21.1% $959 / Sq Ft
10/28/2025 10/28/25 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2025 10/21/25 For Sale $995,000 -- $792 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,780 $66,929 $24,454 $42,475
2024 $1,780 $65,618 $23,975 $41,643
2023 $1,765 $64,332 $23,505 $40,827
2022 $1,815 $63,072 $23,045 $40,027
2021 $1,764 $61,837 $22,594 $39,243
2020 $1,710 $61,204 $22,363 $38,841
2019 $1,670 $60,005 $21,925 $38,080
2018 $1,617 $58,830 $21,496 $37,334
2017 $1,575 $57,677 $21,075 $36,602
2016 $1,476 $56,547 $20,662 $35,885
2015 $1,422 $55,698 $20,352 $35,346
2014 $1,293 $54,608 $19,954 $34,654
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Erin Benford

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Erin Benford

    Sereno Group

    (408) 644-5159

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

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  • Mary Pope-Handy

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Mary Pope-Handy

    Sereno Group

    (408) 204-7673

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Mary Pope-Handy
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Leo Zhang

    Re/Max Accord

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82025409

MLSListings

APN: 277-31-048

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95128 Burbank

502 Macarthur Ave, San Jose, CA

Sold

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