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listing_id: ML81979869
status: Closed
price: 921000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 720
sqft_lot: 5227
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1938
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1638 Shortridge Ave"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95116
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.350714
lng: -121.857039
days_on_market: 565
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Lindsay Lopez"
list_office: "KW Santa Clara Valley Inc"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 300-4838"
list_agent_license: 02178543
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95116 | 1638 Shortridge Ave

1638 Shortridge Ave, San Jose, CA 95116

MLS: ML81979869 | Status: Sold | Price: $921,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 720 5,227 1938

Remarks

Welcome to 1638 Shortridge Avenue, a cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow, perfectly situated in the heart of San Jose. This home is a true gem in its original condition, offering a unique opportunity for those looking to customize and renovate to their own taste. The classic layout includes a spacious living room filled with natural light, a quaint kitchen with vintage charm, and two comfortable bedrooms. The bathroom retains its original features, adding to the homes character. Set on a generous lot with numerous fruit trees and a private backyard, there is plenty of room for gardening, or entertaining. This property also includes a detached garage and a driveway for ample parking and storage. Conveniently located near local shops, schools, and public transportation, this home is ideal for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking to create their dream home. Dont miss out on this incredible opportunity to transform this blank canvas into a modern masterpiece!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81979869
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Shower over Tub - 1
Kitchen Countertop - Tile
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room Other
Flooring Hardwood
Cooling None
Heating Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Shingle
Foundation Crawl Space

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Carport, Detached, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District San Jose Unified
High School District San Jose Unified
Water Public
Zoning R1-8

Contact Information

Lindsay Lopez
KW Santa Clara Valley Inc
License #: 02178543
Phone: (408) 300-4838

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
San Antonio Elementary School public K-5 0.28 mi 1
Learning In An Urban Community With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) public K-5 0.29 mi 3
Anne Darling Elementary School public K-5 0.60 mi 2
Cesar Chavez Elementary School public KG 0.65 mi N/A
San Jose High School public 9-12 0.81 mi 5
Renaissance At Mathson public 6-8 0.82 mi 5
McKinley Elementary School public K-6 0.95 mi 4
Selma Olinder Elementary School public K-5 1.03 mi 4
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii public K-8 1.03 mi 5
Adult Education Eastside Union public UG 1.04 mi N/A
Adult Education Program public UG 1.04 mi N/A
Empire Gardens Elementary School public K-5 1.06 mi 2
Pegasus High School public 11-12 1.08 mi 2
Independence High School public 9-12 1.25 mi 6
A. J. Dorsa Elementary School public K-5 1.34 mi 2
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School public K-5 1.57 mi 5
Foothill High School public 11-12 1.60 mi 1
Santee Elementary School public K-6 1.64 mi 4
Grant Elementary School public K-5 1.68 mi 1
O. S. Hubbard Elementary School public K-8 1.70 mi 2

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Lindsay Lopez, (408) 300-4838.