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listing_id: ML81935980
status: Closed
price: 1430000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1225
sqft_lot: 8045
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1960
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "5247 Carter Ave"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95118
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.244177
lng: -121.904075
days_on_market: 980
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Kirsten Reilly"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 835-2962"
list_agent_license: 01383856
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95118 | 5247 Carter Ave

5247 Carter Ave, San Jose, CA 95118

MLS: ML81935980 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,430,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,225 8,045 1960

Remarks

Come see this charming corner lot home in Cambrian! Glowing hardwood floors, nice natural light and an excellent use of space make this home perfect for living in as a primary residence or keeping as an investment property. This home falls into the coveted Union Elementary School District and popular Branham High School. The interior features a spacious living room with wood burning fireplace and sliding doors to the shady and private back yard. The bright and inviting kitchen has white cabinets, tile floors and white quartz counters, with space for your dining table plus a small breakfast bar. Other amenities include both central AC plus a wall unit, dual pane windows, central forced heat, and a 2 car garage. In the yard, enjoy new fencing, mature trees, green grass and two sheds. This beautiful neighborhood is known for its excellent schools and attractive tree-lined streets, not to mention the neighborhood J&P Cosentino Family Farm stand for fresh veggies just down the street!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81935980
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry In Garage
Cooling Central Forced Air, Window/Wall Unit
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Union Elementary
High School District Campbell Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1-8

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Kirsten Reilly Seth Reilly
Compass Compass
License #: 01383856 License #: 02137701
Phone: (408) 835-2962 Phone: (408) 664-6295

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Lietz Elementary School public K-5 0.11 mi 8
Dartmouth Middle School public 6-8 0.40 mi 7
Noddin Elementary School public K-5 0.74 mi 9
Branham High School public 9-12 0.79 mi 9
Leigh High School public 9-12 0.93 mi 10
Guadalupe Elementary School public K-5 1.08 mi 7
Almaden Elementary School public K-5 1.14 mi 7
Pioneer High School public 9-12 1.20 mi 9
Oster Elementary School public K-5 1.21 mi 9
Reed Elementary School public K-5 1.45 mi 8
Union Middle School public 6-8 1.67 mi 9
John Muir Middle School public 6-8 1.70 mi 5
Steindorf STEAM School public K-8 1.77 mi 9
Broadway High School public 9-12 1.77 mi 1
Los Alamitos Elementary School public K-5 1.78 mi 7
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet School public K-5 2.06 mi 9
Alta Vista Elementary School public K-5 2.08 mi 10
Castillero Middle School public 6-8 2.18 mi 7
Carlton Elementary School public K-5 2.31 mi 8
Liberty High (Alternative) School public 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 2.47 mi 2

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Kirsten Reilly, (408) 835-2962.