879 W San Carlos Street, San Jose, California 95126, San Jose, 95126 - 4 bed, 1 bath
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San Jose, California 95126
This 1920s Craftsman Bungalow is a Strong Value Opportunity with a List Price of $995,000—positioned well below the $1,088,968 Fair Market Value by 8%. This valuation gap offers $93,968 in Instant Equity for buyers. While the home features a Granite Kitchen and charming architectural details, it carries a Condition Rating of 4, requiring modernization of century-old systems. Located in the revitalized Sunol-Midtown area near Diridon Station and served by the San Jose Unified district, it is an ideal acquisition for Owner-Occupants seeking forced appreciation or Buy-and-Hold Investors.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 879 W San Carlos Street Subject | $995,000* List Price | 4 | 1 | 1,340 | $813 | - |
A 65 Cleaves Avenue Sold | $1,180,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,629 | $724 | 0.4 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1920, the home shows signs of a partial renovation (granite counters, white cabinetry) likely performed 15-20 years ago. However, the presence of older wall heaters, dated bathroom fixtures, and aged interior doors indicates the property is dated and requires minor repairs and system modernizations.
Situated in the revitalized Sunol-Midtown area, the property offers exceptional connectivity to Diridon Station, SAP Center, and high-end shopping at Santana Row and Valley Fair.
This 1920s California bungalow features timeless architectural details including a welcoming front porch, bay windows, and original hardwood floors that provide significant curb appeal.
The floor plan includes four bedrooms and a flexible bonus space off the kitchen, offering rare capacity and work-from-home functionality for a home of this vintage.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1340, other record living area = 980. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 2.
With four bedrooms but only one bathroom, the property presents a functional challenge for larger households and may require a costly addition to meet modern buyer expectations.
Built in 1920, the home likely requires ongoing maintenance or significant capital improvements to aging systems such as electrical, plumbing, and insulation.
Cute bungalow located in revitalized Sunol-Midtown neighborhood. The Craftsman-inspired design includes a welcoming front porch and a bay window that adds to its charm and picturesque curb appeal. Light and bright, spacious living room with gorgeous hardwood floors. Four bedrooms with ample closet space and tiled bath with shower-over-tub. Kitchen with granite counters and white cabinetry. Kitchen opens to a versatile use area - ideal for everyday dining or work-from-home. Back door off the kitchen overlooks a deep, low maintenance, detached garage and fenced backyard. A perfect combination of space, and connectivity in the growing Midtown neighborhood. Conveniently located to restaurants on The Alameda, Rose Garden; Santana Row, Valley Fair, SAP Center, Diridon Station.
No exterior & parking available.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.5 | 50% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.5 | 20% |
| Square foot | 1,340 | 1,487.5 | 30% |
| Lot Size | 5,000 | 4,907.5 | 50% |
| Price | $995.0K | $1.58M | 5% |
| Price per sq ft | $743 | $1.1K | 10% |
| Built year | 1920 | 1939 | 15% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 40 | 89 | 25% |
May 4, 2026
$995,000
Initial Listing
Jul 18, 2005
$623,000
Public Record