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listing_id: ML82003826
status: Closed
price: 1240000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1004
sqft_lot: 6850
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1938
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "870 N 5th St"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95112
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.354905
lng: -121.898302
days_on_market: 315
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Joey Portale"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 483-0552"
list_agent_license: 01800376
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95112 | 870 N 5th St

870 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112

MLS: ML82003826 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,240,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 1,004 6,850 1938

Remarks

Welcome home to 870 N. 5th Street! This 2BD/1BA charmer offers 1,004 sqft of living space on an expansive 6,850 sqft lot, in the heart of Japantown. Nestled on a tree-lined street, the home boasts superb curb appeal with its white picket fence, inviting porch, & long private driveway with an electric gate. Inside, enjoy the crisp white interior, gleaming hardwood floors, custom built-ins, elegant light fixtures, & wood window casings. The stunning fireplace adds warmth & character to the home. The eat-in kitchen is a showstopper- featuring a skylight, pantry, & full suite of stainless-steel appliances. The oak cabinetry pairs beautifully with the honed granite counters & colorful tile backsplash. The farm sink, built-in sideboard, & benched seating (with storage) dining nook complete the space. There are 2 spacious bedrooms & a bathroom featuring a shower/tub combo, pedestal sink & beadboard details. Highlights include an indoor laundry space; a tech-ready setup with CAT6 Ethernet cabling & built-in WiFi AP's; & a large backyard oasis featuring an array of mature fruit trees, pergola seating area, raised planter beds, & a detached 2-car garage. Centrally located near parks, dining, Downtown SJ, SJ Int'l Airport, major tech campuses & highways 880/87.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82003826
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Wood Burning
Flooring Hardwood
Laundry Inside
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Raised

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Gate/Door Opener, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District San Jose Unified
High School District San Jose Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R2

Contact Information

Joey Portale
Compass
License #: 01800376
Phone: (408) 483-0552

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Muwekma Ohlone Middle public 6-8 0.17 mi 4
Grant Elementary School public K-5 0.65 mi 1
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School public K-5 0.98 mi 6
Empire Gardens Elementary School public K-5 1.25 mi 2
Horace Mann Elementary School public K-5 1.29 mi 3
San Jose High School public 9-12 1.50 mi 5
Anne Darling Elementary School public K-5 1.82 mi 2
Santa Clara County Special Education School public K-12 1.96 mi N/A
County Community School public 6-12 1.96 mi 2
Herbert Hoover Middle School public 6-8 2.06 mi 4
Lowell Elementary School public K-5 2.09 mi 2
Selma Olinder Elementary School public K-5 2.13 mi 4
Vinci Park Elementary School public K-5 2.19 mi 8
Merritt Trace Elementary School public K-5 2.26 mi 5
Adult Education Eastside Union public UG 2.28 mi N/A
Adult Education Program public UG 2.28 mi N/A
Gardner Elementary School public K-5 2.32 mi 1
Orchard Elementary School public K-8 2.33 mi 5
Abraham Lincoln High School public 9-12 2.33 mi 7
Pegasus High School public 11-12 2.35 mi 2

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Joey Portale, (408) 483-0552.