516 Bird Avenue, San Jose, California 95125, San Jose, 95125 - 2 bed, 2 bath
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San Jose, California 95125
Analysis of 516 Bird Avenue, San Jose, California 95125 is currently available with a list price of $850,000. The property maintains a Tear down Condition Rating (10/100), reflecting significant deferred maintenance. This property is best suited for experienced investors or developers prepared for substantial renovation work. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the San Jose Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Property is land value only, full reconstruction required.
The property is in a state of severe physical distress, featuring boarded-up windows, significant exterior rot, and extreme neglect. Built in 1951 with no evidence of major renovations, the listing explicitly warns against walking the site due to safety concerns. Marketed primarily for its land value and 'MUC' zoning potential, the existing structure is likely unlivable and beyond cost-effective repair.
Situated in the highly desirable Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, this property offers excellent long-term value appreciation and proximity to premium local amenities.
The 'MUC' (Mixed Use Commercial) zoning provides significant flexibility for developers or investors to explore commercial, residential, or combined-use redevelopment projects.
Priced as a fixer-upper, this parcel represents a rare, lower-cost entry point into a prestigious market, offering substantial equity growth potential through a complete renovation or rebuild.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1522, other record living area = 1072.
Explicitly marketed as a fixer-upper with instructions not to walk the site, the property likely suffers from significant structural or safety issues requiring a total overhaul or teardown.
The Mixed Use Commercial zoning combined with the current duplex structure may complicate traditional residential lending, potentially limiting the buyer pool to cash investors or those with commercial financing.
Fixer Upper Opportunity! Perfect opportunity to own your own parcel of land in Willow Glen, San Jose. Current structure is a duplex, however current zoning marked as "MUC" (mixed use commercial). Please do not walk the property.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.0 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.9 mi
Grades K-5 • 1.4 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.0 | 18% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 1,522 | 1,755 | 33% |
| Lot Size | 5,800 | 6,634 | 26% |
| Price | $850.0K | $2.00M | 2% |
| Price per sq ft | $558 | $1.1K | 1% |
| Built year | 1951 | 1953 | 46% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 48 | 92 | 9% |
Mar 5, 2026
$850,000
Initial Listing