Welcome home to 870 N. 5th Street! This 2BD/1BA charmer offers 1,004 sqft of living space on an expansive 6,850 sqft lot, in the heart of Japantown. Nestled on a tree-lined street, the home boasts superb curb appeal with its white picket fence, inviting porch, & long private driveway with an electric gate. Inside, enjoy the crisp white interior, gleaming hardwood floors, custom built-ins, elegant light fixtures, & wood window casings. The stunning fireplace adds warmth & character to the home. The eat-in kitchen is a showstopper- featuring a skylight, pantry, & full suite of stainless-steel appliances. The oak cabinetry pairs beautifully with the honed granite counters & colorful tile backsplash. The farm sink, built-in sideboard, & benched seating (with storage) dining nook complete the space. There are 2 spacious bedrooms & a bathroom featuring a shower/tub combo, pedestal sink & beadboard details. Highlights include an indoor laundry space; a tech-ready setup with CAT6 Ethernet cabling & built-in WiFi AP's; & a large backyard oasis featuring an array of mature fruit trees, pergola seating area, raised planter beds, & a detached 2-car garage. Centrally located near parks, dining, Downtown SJ, SJ Int'l Airport, major tech campuses & highways 880/87.
For sale
$1,350,000
870 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112
2beds
1,004sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence,
Built in 1938
6,850 Square Feet Lot
$1,317,400 Zestimate®
$1,345/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 16 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 04, 2025 at 06:40am
Listed by:
Joey Portale 01800376 408-483-0552,
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82003826

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen, NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,004
- Total interior livable area: 1,004 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,850 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 24904060
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence,
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,345/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,010,000
- Annual tax amount: $13,177
- Date on market: 5/21/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
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