Privacy Plus. Wake up to beauty. The mature Redwoods and Cypress trees wrapping around the home creates your own private forest in the heart of the city. .This is an artistic beautiful unique home with cedar and mahogany wood panelling, expensive decorative moulding, sunrooms, and numerous large windows providing illumination with natural light (and making you feel one with nature). Located in the heart of Silicon Valley in sought-after College Park, on the edge of the Rosegarden. Surrounded by flowering plants, vines, and trees, including cypress, pine and plum, this unique home is walking distance to trendy restaurants and stores including Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Sprouts, and Target; as well as the Rose Garden, Rose Garden library, and Rosicrucian Museum—all just minutes walking distance. And all major freeways are just three minutes away! And then there is the SAP Center, San Jose Diridon Station, Santana Row, San Jose State University and Santa Clara University and downtown San Jose which are less than 5 minutes distant. This property has arguably one of the Best Locations in Silicon Valley.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Sinan Zakaria DRE #01948642 800-995-5879,
Listed Simply
Price cut: $48K (12/10)
$849,999
677 Elm St, San Jose, CA 95126
2beds
817sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$861,500 Zestimate®
$1,040/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 43 days |
- 2,955 |
- 95 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 09, 2025 at 06:37pm
Listing Provided by:
Sinan Zakaria DRE #01948642 800-995-5879,
Listed Simply
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SW25262638
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bedroom, Basement, Living Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Utility Sink
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Double Oven, Gas Oven, High Efficiency Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Crown Molding, Track Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Attic
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Garden Window(s), Stained Glass, Skylight(s)
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 817 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 4,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Concrete, Covered, Enclosed
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Near Public Transit, Paved, Rocks, Street Level, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse, Gazebo, Storage
- Parcel number: 26108030
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Cedar, Frame, Glass, Plaster, Redwood Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Dog Park, Foothills, Gutter(s), Hiking, Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
HOA
- Amenities included: Controlled Access, Electricity, Gas, Hot Water, Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Storage, Trash, Utilities, Water
- Services included: Sewer
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,040/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $195,198
- Annual tax amount: $3,676
- Date on market: 11/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 44 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$861,500
$818,000 - $905,000
$3,294/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Price change | $849,999-5.3%$1,040/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Price change | $898,000+5.9%$1,099/sqft |
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| 11/22/2025 | Price change | $848,000-5.6%$1,038/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $898,000-0.2%$1,099/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Price change | $899,999-10%$1,102/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,676 +3.1% | $195,198 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,566 +0.9% | $191,372 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,533 +3.7% | $187,620 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$5,284/mo
Principal & interest
$4130
Property taxes
$857
Home insurance
$297
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Merritt Trace Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Abraham Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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