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listing_id: ML82014148
status: Closed
price: 1065000
beds: 3
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1012
sqft_lot: 5040
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1918
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "218 N 12th St"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95112
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.34502
lng: -121.881252
days_on_market: 293
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Nicole Emanuel"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 410-2060"
list_agent_license: 01899594
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95112 | 218 N 12th St

218 N 12th St, San Jose, CA 95112

MLS: ML82014148 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,065,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 3 1,012 5,040 1918

Remarks

Discover timeless character in this Craftsman-style home nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown San Jose. From its welcoming front porch to its lush backyard, this residence is truly a gem and offers flexibility with a detached ADU featuring a full kitchen, bath and loft space. Step inside to a spacious living room filled with natural light, featuring a cozy fireplace flanked by charming built-in shelving. The formal dining room offers the ideal space for hosting gatherings, while the kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, butcher block countertops and ample cabinetry for all your culinary needs. The home includes two generously sized bedrooms with plenty of light and new carpet. Outside, enjoy a private backyard complete with a detached garage, lawn, mature plum tree and a shaded patio deck. An additional 1/4 basement allows for extra storage space. A separate guest house adds even more value and features a full kitchen, bathroom, living area, and loft bedroom perfect for guests, a home office, or potential rental income. The back unit has been consistently rented for the past 15 years. Additional amenities include new interior/exterior paint, new carpet and AC. Excellent location close to Japantown and all the shops, restaurants and activities downtown has to offer.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82014148
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Shower and Tub
Kitchen Island
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air, Whole House Fan
Heating Central Forced Air, Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Crawl Space
Style Craftsman

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District San Jose Unified
High School District San Jose Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R2

Contact Information

Nicole Emanuel
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01899594
Phone: (408) 410-2060

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Horace Mann Elementary School public K-5 0.42 mi 3
Grant Elementary School public K-5 0.53 mi 1
San Jose High School public 9-12 0.63 mi 5
Empire Gardens Elementary School public K-5 0.74 mi 2
Selma Olinder Elementary School public K-5 0.97 mi 4
Lowell Elementary School public K-5 1.09 mi 2
Anne Darling Elementary School public K-5 1.19 mi 2
Muwekma Ohlone Middle public 6-8 1.21 mi 4
McKinley Elementary School public K-6 1.23 mi 4
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.65 mi 4
San Antonio Elementary School public K-5 1.66 mi 2
Learning In An Urban Community With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) public K-5 1.67 mi 3
Gardner Elementary School public K-5 1.82 mi 2
Adult Education Program public UG 1.87 mi N/A
Adult Education Eastside Union public UG 1.87 mi N/A
Pegasus High School public 11-12 1.95 mi 2
Cesar Chavez Elementary School public KG 2.00 mi N/A
Independence High School public 9-12 2.10 mi 6
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School public K-6 2.13 mi 5
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School public K-5 2.14 mi 6

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Nicole Emanuel, (408) 410-2060.