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listing_id: ML81969694
status: Closed
price: 1210000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1156
sqft_lot: 4212
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1902
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "285 Washington St"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95112
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.345783
lng: -121.889344
days_on_market: 679
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Mark Von Kaenel"
list_office: "KW Bay Area Estates"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 568-6602"
list_agent_license: 01189869
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95112 | 285 Washington St

285 Washington St, San Jose, CA 95112

MLS: ML81969694 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,210,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 2 1,156 4,212 1902

Remarks

Charming Victorian with an additional 1300 SF of walkout basement space! Inside, hardwood floors shine under natural light from bay windows & lead you across the main level. Ornate light fixtures, millwork, towering ceilings, built-in shelving, & a gorgeous color palette add character & elegance throughout. Follow the thoughtfully designed floor plan through the sun-filled living room & formal dining space to meet the inspiring kitchen, where functionality and style align. A guest bedroom, remarkable primary suite, private bath, laundry space, & a full guest bath complete the main home, while a sprawling additional unit awaits w/ a private entry downstairs. Appreciate two versatile bedrooms, a darling kitchenette with a combined dining nook, & an oversized living area. The primary residence & ADU have access to the covered back patio & a detached garage. Desirably located, 285 Washington St offers access to major HWYS, various shopping centers, & all the entertainment downtown provides.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81969694
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath(s)
Kitchen Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Exhaust Fan, Island
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Other
Flooring Hardwood
Laundry Inside
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones, Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Victorian

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District San Jose Unified
High School District San Jose Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning RM

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Mark Von Kaenel David Giambruno
KW Bay Area Estates KW Bay Area Estates
License #: 01189869 License #: 01365616
Phone: (408) 568-6602 Phone: (408) 202-4210

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Grant Elementary School public K-5 0.35 mi 1
Horace Mann Elementary School public K-5 0.50 mi 3
Muwekma Ohlone Middle public 6-8 0.81 mi 4
Empire Gardens Elementary School public K-5 0.97 mi 2
San Jose High School public 9-12 1.01 mi 5
Lowell Elementary School public K-5 1.30 mi 2
Selma Olinder Elementary School public K-5 1.39 mi 4
Anne Darling Elementary School public K-5 1.52 mi 2
McKinley Elementary School public K-6 1.66 mi 4
Gardner Elementary School public K-5 1.73 mi 2
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School public K-5 1.76 mi 6
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.76 mi 4
San Antonio Elementary School public K-5 2.08 mi 2
Herbert Hoover Middle School public 6-8 2.09 mi 4
Learning In An Urban Community With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) public K-5 2.10 mi 3
Adult Education Eastside Union public UG 2.16 mi N/A
Adult Education Program public UG 2.16 mi N/A
Pegasus High School public 11-12 2.23 mi 2
Merritt Trace Elementary School public K-5 2.24 mi 5
Abraham Lincoln High School public 9-12 2.29 mi 7

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Mark Von Kaenel, (408) 568-6602.