1376 Suffolk, San Jose, California 95127, San Jose, 95127 - 3 bed, 1 bath
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT$699,000
1376 Suffolk, San Jose, California 95127
3Beds
1Bath
1,260Sqft
5,035Lot
Year Built
1955
Close
-
List price
$699K
Original List price
$779K
Price/Sqft
$555
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
IG25255728
Home ConditionPoor
Features
Patio
ViewNeighborhood
About this home
Possibly Over-Priced:The estimated price is 3% below the list price. We found 4 Cons,5 Pros. Rank: price - $699.0K(5th), sqft - 1260(48th), beds - 3(50th), baths - 1(29th).
This home is a fixer and would be ideal for a contractor, investor or a homeowner with building skills who can fix up home and gain equity. The house per tax records is 960 sq ft, but there are several added rooms and current occupants are using the home as a 6 bedroom & 1 bathroom property. The backyard is all flat and has two storage sheds. There are two concrete and paver driveways at the front of the house for parking. Location is in East San Jose neighborhood just adjacent to Mount Pleasant and has easy access to the 101/680 & 280 Freeways.
Price History
Date
Event
Price
11/22/25
Price Change
$699,000-10.3%
11/06/25
Listing
$779,000
Condition Rating
Poor
This property, built in 1955, is explicitly marketed as a 'fixer' requiring extensive renovation. The images confirm an extremely poor condition throughout. The kitchen and sole bathroom are severely outdated, neglected, and appear to require complete gut renovations, including all fixtures, cabinets, countertops, and appliances. Flooring, particularly the carpets, is heavily worn, stained, and dirty. Cooling is limited to visible window AC units, indicating a lack of modern central climate control. The presence of 'unpermitted additions' and a highly imbalanced 6-bedroom to 1-bathroom ratio suggests significant functional, structural, and code compliance issues that will necessitate substantial repairs and rehabilitation, aligning perfectly with the 'poor' condition criteria.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Significant Equity Potential: Explicitly marketed as a 'fixer' ideal for investors or skilled homeowners to add substantial value and gain equity through comprehensive renovation.
Strategic Location & Commuter Access: Situated in East San Jose with excellent, direct access to major freeways (101, 680, 280), highly beneficial for commuters.
Motivated Seller & Price Adjustment: A substantial price reduction from $779,000 to $699,000 signals a motivated seller and presents a more attractive entry point for buyers.
Functional Outdoor Space & Ample Parking: Features a flat, usable backyard with storage sheds and two concrete/paver driveways providing generous off-street parking.
Desirable School District: Located within the reputable San Jose Unified High School District, which can be a draw for families.
Cons
MLS Listing Discrepancy: Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1260, other record living area = 960.
Extensive Renovation & Capital Investment Required: The property is explicitly a 'fixer,' necessitating significant capital outlay and effort for comprehensive repairs, updates, and potential code compliance.
Unpermitted Additions & Functional Layout Issues: Discrepancies between tax records (960 sq ft, 3 beds) and current use (6 beds, 1 bath, 1260 sq ft listed) indicate likely unpermitted additions and a highly imbalanced 6-bedroom to 1-bathroom ratio, which is functionally inadequate and may require costly remediation.
Active Under Contract Status: The property is currently under contract, meaning it is not readily available for new offers and limits the immediate buyer pool, though backup offers might be considered.