Sold150d on marketHistoric · 94 yrs
1493 Sanborn Ave
San Jose, CA, 95110 • Fairgrounds • Santa Clara County
$798,000
$792/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,008Sqft
0.1 acLot
1932Built
Property DNA
Spanish Style
Built 1932 · 94 years of history
Outdoor Living
Balcony/Patio
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
15 views
People checking out this listing
150 days on market
Established listing
$792/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1932 · Historic
Welcome to 1493 Sanborn Avenue, a charming Spanish style home with vintage character on a deep lot! This fantastic property offers income potential with plenty of room to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Freshly painted inside and out, this light-filled home features quaint curb appeal, gated front yard & porch, dual pane windows (4 are brand new), new light fixtures & carpeting, large bedrooms and a laundry area. The spacious bright kitchen with gas range opens to the private backyard and offers a perfect footprint for future remodeling. Outdoors, enjoy a nicely paved gated driveway providing excellent off-street parking and a quiet patio where you can envision all of the possibilities of future expansion, garage, ADU, garden....Newer sewer clean out and sewer line replacement 2023. A prime location near EVERYTHING: 87/280/101 for easy commutes, Downtown SJ's financial district/tech community, SJSU, SAP Center, SJ Museum of Art, The Plant, Costco, Home Depot, Historic Willow Glen with cafes, shops, restaurants, parks, libraries and a farmer's market, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo & nearby great schools: Galarza, Willow Glen Middle & High. Experience timeless charm, modern convenience & unbeatable location. Why pay an HOA when you can have a single family home like this of your own?!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,960/month
Principal & Interest$3,896
Property Tax$798
Insurance$266
Down payment20% ($159,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.17% rate · 30yr fixed · $638,400 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1932
HeatingWall Furnace
CoolingNone
Parking4 Parking spaces
Lot4,480 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
StyleSpanish
Year built1932
Stories1
Systems
HeatingWall Furnace
CoolingNone
RoofFlat
Water / SewerPublic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street, Oversized, Tandem
FencingPerimeter,Gate,Wood
Lot4,480 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFairgrounds
ZoningR1-8
Annual tax$2,791
Parcel43423028
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Exhaust Fan
Gas Oven/Range
Refrigerator
Washer/Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl Linoleum
Heating
Wall Furnace
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Back Yard
Fenced
Drought Tolerant Plants
Parking
Off Street
Oversized
Tandem
Patio & Porch
Balcony/Patio
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Bathroom
ShoweroverTub1TileUpdatedBaths
Dining Room
BreakfastNookDiningArea
Family Room
NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
Countertop_TileExhaustFan
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market150
Est. value$843,900
Est. rent$3,073/mo
Tax rate1.19%
Price/sqft$792
On marketOct 1, 2025
PostedOct 1, 2025
Last sold$798,000
MLS updatedNov 10, 2025
Tour days6
Views15
How are the schools in San Jose?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
San Jose, CA, 95110
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 10, 2025Sold$798,000$792MLSListings Inc
Oct 25, 2025Pending Sale$798,000$792MLSListings Inc
Oct 11, 2025Contingent$798,000$792MLSListings Inc
Oct 1, 2025Listed For Sale$798,000$792MLSListings Inc
Sold$798,000
Nov 10, 2025•$792/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$798,000
Oct 25, 2025•$792/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Contingent$798,000
Oct 11, 2025•$792/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$798,000
Oct 1, 2025•$792/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$2,791$103,351
Apr 10, 2024$2,751$101,326
Apr 10, 2023$2,657$99,340
Apr 10, 2022$2,634$97,393
Apr 10, 2021$2,523$95,484
Apr 10, 2020$2,419$94,506
Apr 10, 2019$2,419$92,654
Apr 10, 2018$2,297$90,839
Apr 10, 2017$2,297$89,059
Apr 10, 2016$2,263$87,313
Apr 10, 2015$2,099$86,003
Apr 10, 2014$1,686$84,320
Apr 10, 2013—$83,940
Apr 10, 2012—$82,295
Apr 10, 2011—$80,682
Apr 10, 2010—$80,080
Apr 10, 2009—$80,271
Apr 10, 2008—$78,698
Apr 10, 2007—$77,156
Apr 10, 2006—$75,644
Apr 10, 2005—$74,162
Apr 10, 2004—$72,709
Apr 10, 2003—$71,377
Apr 10, 2002—$69,979
Apr 10, 2001—$68,607
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Local context around this listing
San Jose, CA • Santa Clara County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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