Property Details
About this Property
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.
MLS Listing Information
MLS #
ML81994641
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Interior Features
Kitchen
Countertop - Stone
Appliances
Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile
Laundry
Hookups Only
Cooling
Ceiling Fan, Window/Wall Unit
Heating
Central Forced Air, Fireplace
Exterior Features
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Style
Victorian
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
Common Parking Area, Detached, Guest / Visitor Parking, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Elementary District
San Jose Unified
High School District
San Jose Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Zoning
R4
Unit Information
| # Buildings | # Leased Units | # Total Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Unit # | Sq Ft | Beds | Baths | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,252 | 2 | 1/0 | $2,750 |
| 2 | 590 | 1 | 1/0 | $2,100 |
School Ratings
Nearby Schools
Neighborhood: Around This Home
Neighborhood: Local Demographics
Nearby Homes for Sale
279 E Saint James St is a Duplex in San Jose, CA 95112. This 1,842 square foot property sits on a 6,165 Sq Ft Lot and features – bedrooms & – full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,198,000 and was built in 1898. This address can also be written as 279 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95112.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 01, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Lino Matos, (408) 394-4881
