870 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, California 95128, San Jose, 95128 - bed, bath
870 Leigh Avenue
San Jose, California 95128
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 870 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, California 95128 is currently available with a list price of $1,399,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. 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 both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is move-in ready.
The property is a well-maintained 1964 duplex where the front unit has been recently updated with modern shaker-style cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and contemporary laminate flooring. While the front unit is in excellent condition, the property as a whole is rated 'Good' because the rear unit is more original in style and the 60-year-old structure has not undergone a total site-wide renovation, though it remains move-in ready with well-maintained systems.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Investment Flexibility
The duplex configuration with no common walls and rare separate water meters offers an ideal 'house hacking' opportunity or a low-overhead investment with high privacy for tenants.
- Strategic Location
Located within walking distance to San Jose City College and a highly-rated dual-language elementary school, the property is positioned in a high-demand area for both families and students.
- Value-Add Potential
The rear unit's large backyard and layout provide significant potential to add a master suite and additional bathroom, allowing for immediate equity growth and increased rental yields.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Limited Bathroom Ratio
With only one bathroom per unit, including the three-bedroom residence, the property may face challenges competing with more modern layouts that typically offer at least two bathrooms for larger families.
- Aged Infrastructure
Constructed in 1964, the property likely requires careful inspection of original systems and may necessitate future capital expenditures for modernization beyond the cosmetic updates already performed.
About 870 Leigh Avenue
great investment with many possibility's like occupying one side and collecting income on the other. rear unit is a 3 bedroom 1 bathroom including large backyard with potential for master suite with additional bathroom for owner occupancy if desired or increased rent income. front unit is a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom unit that has been updated and is in excellent condition with private patio. property also features rare separate water meters for tenants expense. units do not share common walls as well as private one car garages for optimal privacy. separate laundry hookups in each garage. both units feature stable and reliable tenants. located walking distance to san jose city college, and desired dual language elementary school.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Duplex
- Year Built
- 1964
- Lot Size
- 6,300 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- -
- Total Bathrooms
- -
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | - | - | 50% |
| Baths | - | - | 50% |
| Square foot | 1,786 | 2,980.5 | 33% |
| Lot Size | 6,300 | 8,429.5 | 33% |
| Price | $1.40M | $1.66M | 33% |
| Price per sq ft | $783 | $614 | 67% |
| Built year | 1964 | 1966 | 50% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 3 | 191 | 17% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Mar 4, 2026
$1,399,000
Initial Listing