
San Jose, California 95110
This Turnkey Single Family Residence is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $899,000—positioned slightly above the $884,981 Fair Market Value. While the list price reflects a premium, the home’s Condition Rating of 3 ensures a move-in ready experience with modern upgrades like a tankless water heater and central HVAC. The finished detached garage provides exceptional versatility for a home office or studio. Located in the San Jose Unified district with prime commuter access, this property is an ideal fit for Silicon Valley professionals or first-time buyers seeking a turnkey lifestyle.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 1278 Plum Street Subject | $899,000* List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,008 | $878 | - |
A 1078 Palm Street Sold | $1,070,550 | 3 | 2 | 1,311 | $817 | 0.3 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is move-in ready.
Built in 1960 but features a well-maintained renovation likely 10-15 years old. The home is move-in ready with an updated kitchen, upgraded bathrooms, and modern systems including central HVAC, a tankless water heater, and dual-pane windows.
The property is in move-in ready condition featuring high-end functional upgrades including an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, upgraded bathrooms, central AC, a tankless water heater, and a water softener system.
The detached finished garage offers significant added value and flexibility, providing an ideal space for a professional home office, gym, or creative studio separate from the main living quarters.
Ideally situated near downtown San Jose with immediate access to major transit arteries including Highways 101, 280, 680, and 87, making it a highly desirable location for Silicon Valley professionals.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 3, other record bedroom count = 2.
At just 1,008 square feet for a three-bedroom configuration, the interior footprint is relatively small, which may result in tighter bedroom dimensions and limited communal living areas.
The 3,640 square foot lot is modest for a single-family residence, potentially restricting large-scale outdoor entertaining or future structural expansions of the primary home.
Welcome to 1278 Plum St, a beautifully maintained and move in ready home in the heart of San Jose. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features a bright functional layout with solid surface flooring throughout, recessed lighting, dual pane windows, plantation shutters, central AC and heating, tankless water heater, and water softener system. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and upgraded bathrooms. Detached finished garage offers flexibility for a home gym, office, studio, or workspace. Long gated driveway provides plenty of private gated, tandem, and off street parking. Spacious backyard includes additional storage shed and room to entertain or customize. Conveniently located near downtown San Jose with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and Highways 101, 280, 680, and 87. Ideal opportunity for first time buyers seeking a turnkey home in a prime commuter location.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 1,008 | 1,102 | 22% |
| Lot Size | 3,640 | 5,000 | 28% |
| Price | $899.0K | $1.05M | 22% |
| Price per sq ft | $892 | $846 | 56% |
| Built year | 1960 | 1936 | 89% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 32 | 84 | 6% |
May 13, 2026
$899,000
Initial Listing
Oct 2, 2020
$760,000
Public Record
Sep 11, 2015
$465,000
Public Record
Oct 2, 2009
$310,000
Public Record
Mar 27, 2003
$340,000
Public Record
May 14, 1998
$187,000
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