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listing_id: ML82004421
status: Closed
price: 1475000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1182
sqft_lot: 6125
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1924
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "797 Pershing Ave"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95126
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.337045
lng: -121.911592
days_on_market: 335
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Deacon Duc McClymont-Nguyen"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(415) 374-9198"
list_agent_license: 01980075
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95126 | 797 Pershing Ave

797 Pershing Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

MLS: ML82004421 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,475,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 1,182 6,125 1924

Remarks

Located in the highly sought-after Rose Garden neighborhood, this beautifully restored 1920s Spanish Colonial home effortlessly combines timeless elegance with modern convenience. Situated on a picturesque, tree-lined street, it boasts exceptional curb appeal and historic charm. Inside, the home showcases original hardwood floors, graceful coved ceilings, and a stunning Batchelder tile fireplace that highlights its rich Craftsman character. The thoughtfully remodeled kitchen features period-accurate Fireclay tile, eco-friendly Marmoleum linoleum flooring, Sub Zero fridge, premium integrated appliances, and custom cabinetry. Modern upgrades include a central HVAC system, tankless water heater, and newer roofs complemented by copper gutters. The expansive backyard, professionally landscaped for both beauty and function, includes a detached two-car garage, brick walkways and patio, drought-tolerant plantings with irrigation, charming pergolas, and a striking three-tier fountainideal for entertaining or peaceful relaxation. Just a short walk from Diridon Station, the SAP Center, Whole Foods, The Alameda, and acclaimed dining options, this home offers a rare opportunity to own a treasured piece of San Jose history.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82004421
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Wood Burning
Flooring Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Flat, Other, Tile, Clay
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

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

Contact Information

Deacon Duc McClymont-Nguyen
Compass
License #: 01980075
Phone: (415) 374-9198

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Herbert Hoover Middle School public 6-8 0.73 mi 4
Merritt Trace Elementary School public K-5 0.88 mi 5
Abraham Lincoln High School public 9-12 0.94 mi 7
Luther Burbank Elementary School public K-8 1.23 mi 5
Muwekma Ohlone Middle public 6-8 1.27 mi 4
Gardner Elementary School public K-5 1.39 mi 1
Horace Mann Elementary School public K-5 1.49 mi 3
Grant Elementary School public K-5 1.62 mi 1
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.69 mi 9
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School public K-5 1.80 mi 6
Buchser Middle School public 6-8 1.80 mi 8
Middle College High School public 11-12 1.88 mi N/A
Lowell Elementary School public K-5 1.95 mi 2
River Glen School public K-8 1.97 mi 8
Washington Elementary School public K-5 2.00 mi 4
Empire Gardens Elementary School public K-5 2.32 mi 2
San Jose High School public 9-12 2.37 mi 5
Campbell Adult And Community Education public UG 2.47 mi N/A
Selma Olinder Elementary School public K-5 2.50 mi 4
Willow Glen Elementary School public K-5 2.51 mi 5

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Deacon Duc McClymont-Nguyen, (415) 374-9198.