Property Details
About this Property
Welcome to the "Jewel Box on the Corner" of Margaret Street! This charming early 1900s Queen Anne style home, in the heart of Downtown San Jose's Reed Historic District, has many stories to tell. From the inviting covered front porch to the timeless architectural details, this home beautifully blends historic character with modern comfort. Period features include high ceilings, picture rail moldings, charismatic wallpaper, gleaming hardwood floors, original windows, elegant double pocket doors, original tiled decorative fireplace, & a classic clawfoot soaking tub. Thoughtful updates provide for today's conveniences, including central heating, new insulation, recessed LED lighting, a walk-in shower, inside laundry, organized walk-in closets, sheetrock installed after removal of all lath & plaster walls, & a fully equipped kitchen highlighted by a farmhouse sink & rare 1927 Occidental working gas stove & oven. Enjoy an almost 500sf finished basement, which can serve as a bonus-rec. room, or turn it into a JADU with its own private entrance, fenced yard, & half bathroom with room to add a shower. The wrought iron gate & fenced garden add to the period charm, while a solar-operated electric gate provides secure off-street parking. This is your opportunity to own a piece of history!
MLS Listing Information
MLS #
ML82035724
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site
0
Interior Features
Bedrooms
Walk-in Closet, More than One Primary Bedroom
Bathrooms
Jack and Jill, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Half on Ground Floor
Kitchen
Countertop - Tile, Exhaust Fan
Appliances
Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room
Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Family Room
No Family Room
Fireplace
Other
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile, Wood
Laundry
Inside
Cooling
Window/Wall Unit
Heating
Central Forced Air - Gas
Exterior Features
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Other, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Style
Victorian
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
Electric Gate, Off-Street Parking, Parking Restrictions, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District
San Jose Unified
High School District
San Jose Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Zoning
R3
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396 Margaret St is a Single Family Residence in San Jose, CA 95112. This 1,115 square foot property sits on a 3,105 Sq Ft Lot and features 2 bedrooms & 1 full and 1 partial bathrooms. It is currently priced at $799,000 and was built in 1907. This address can also be written as 396 Margaret St, San Jose, CA 95112.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 20, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Brian Schwatka, (408) 499-9561
