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listing_id: ML81994641
status: Closed
price: 1198000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1842
sqft_lot: 6165
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1898
property_type: Residential Income
property_subtype: Duplex
address: "279 E Saint James St"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95112
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.342144
lng: -121.887007
days_on_market: 405
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 3
list_agent: "Lino Matos"
list_office: "Intero Real Estate Services"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 394-4881"
list_agent_license: 01136395
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
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Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95112 | 279 E Saint James St

279 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95112

MLS: ML81994641 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,198,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Residential Income

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
1,842 6,165 1898

Remarks

Don't miss the rare opportunity to own this beautiful Victorian duplex centrally located in downtown San Jose that may be used for multifamily living or as an investment property to increase your income! This property features 2 units with separate 3 car garage and the potential to expand into a total of 4 units. Unit# 279 in the front is 2 bedroom, 1 bath and unit# 281 in the back is 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Both units display soaring ceilings, plenty of natural light, large bedrooms, separate family rooms, spacious kitchens with upgraded cabinets/counter tops, remodeled baths, gas fireplace and convenient laundry area in each unit. All the major components have been taken care of by the meticulous owner and include updated electric wiring, copper plumbing, new interior & exterior paint in 2023, new roof in 2023 and new water heaters in 2024. Plus, there is approximately 1,450sf.ft of flexible basement space with exterior access which offers endless possibilities. All this conveniently located within blocks of San Jose State University, City Hall, Caltrain/Light Rail stations, SAP Center and easy access to highways 280/680 and 87.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81994641
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Countertop - Stone
Appliances Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Hookups Only
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Window/Wall Unit
Heating Central Forced Air, Fireplace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Victorian

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Common Parking Area, Detached, Guest / Visitor Parking, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Elementary District San Jose Unified
High School District San Jose Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R4

Contact Information

Lino Matos
Intero Real Estate Services
License #: 01136395
Phone: (408) 394-4881

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
1 2 2

Unit Details

Unit # Sq Ft Beds Baths Rent
1 1,252 2 1/0 $2,750
2 590 1 1/0 $2,100

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Horace Mann Elementary School public K-5 0.22 mi 3
Grant Elementary School public K-5 0.59 mi 1
San Jose High School public 9-12 1.00 mi 5
Lowell Elementary School public K-5 1.02 mi 2
Empire Gardens Elementary School public K-5 1.07 mi 2
Muwekma Ohlone Middle public 6-8 1.07 mi 4
Selma Olinder Elementary School public K-5 1.18 mi 4
McKinley Elementary School public K-6 1.46 mi 4
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.49 mi 4
Gardner Elementary School public K-5 1.52 mi 1
Anne Darling Elementary School public K-5 1.56 mi 2
San Antonio Elementary School public K-5 2.02 mi 1
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School public K-5 2.03 mi 6
Learning In An Urban Community With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) public K-5 2.03 mi 3
Herbert Hoover Middle School public 6-8 2.12 mi 4
River Glen School public K-8 2.19 mi 8
Adult Education Eastside Union public UG 2.23 mi N/A
Adult Education Program public UG 2.23 mi N/A
Merritt Trace Elementary School public K-5 2.25 mi 5
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School public K-6 2.27 mi 5

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Lino Matos, (408) 394-4881.