Sold160d on marketHistoric · 111 yrs
1497 Sanborn Ave
San Jose, CA, 95110 • Fairgrounds • Santa Clara County
$816,470
$944/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
865Sqft
0.1 acLot
1915Built
Property DNA
Vintage Style
Built 1915 · 111 years of history
Outdoor Living
Balcony/Patio
1-Car Garage
Detached
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
4 views
People checking out this listing
160 days on market
Established listing
$944/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1915 · Historic
Welcome to 1497 Sanborn Avenue, a charming San Jose 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, this light-filled home features quaint curb appeal, cozy covered front porch, high ceilings, beautiful archway, dual pane windows, inside laundry, new light fixtures, carpet & LVP flooring and boasts a newly remodeled bathroom with designer features. The large bright kitchen offers a perfect footprint for future remodeling. Outdoors, enjoy a private patio, prolific avocado, bouganvilla & peach trees as well as access to an unfinished basement, an ideal flex space for a workshop, storage, wine .... AND a detached one car garage. 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
$5,085/month
Principal & Interest$3,997
Property Tax$816
Insurance$272
Down payment20% ($163,294)
3%50%
Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $653,176 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1915
HeatingWall Furnace
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot4,480 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
StyleVintage
Year built1915
Stories1
Systems
HeatingWall Furnace
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
Water / SewerPublic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached
Garage1 spaces
BasementUnfinished
FencingPerimeter,Gate,Wood
Lot4,480 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFairgrounds
ZoningR1-8
Annual tax$3,075
Parcel43423029
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
High Ceilings
Appliances
Gas Oven/Range
Refrigerator
Flooring
Carpet
Other
Heating
Wall Furnace
Cooling
None
Laundry
Inside
Exterior Features
Exterior
Back Yard
Fenced
Parking
Detached
Patio & Porch
Balcony/Patio
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Bathroom
ShoweroverTub1SolidSurfaceUpdatedBaths
Dining Room
FormalDiningRoom
Family Room
NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
Countertop_TilePantry
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market160
Est. value$846,200
Est. rent$2,848/mo
Tax rate1.19%
Price/sqft$944
On marketSep 26, 2025
PostedSep 26, 2025
Last sold$816,470
MLS updatedJan 30, 2026
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in San Jose?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
San Jose, CA, 95110
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 31, 2025Sold$816,470$944MLSListings Inc
Oct 6, 2025Pending Sale$788,000$911MLSListings Inc
Sep 26, 2025Listed For Sale$788,000$911MLSListings Inc
Aug 30, 2012Listing Removed$1,695$2ATLANTIS PROPERTIES
Aug 4, 2012Listed For Rent$1,695$2ATLANTIS PROPERTIES
Jun 17, 2012Listing Removed$1,695$2ATLANTIS PROPERTIES
Jun 8, 2012Listed For Rent$1,695$2RentalHunt.com
Sold$816,470
Oct 31, 2025•$944/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$788,000
Oct 6, 2025•$911/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$788,000
Sep 26, 2025•$911/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listing Removed$1,695
Aug 30, 2012•$2/sqft•ATLANTIS PROPERTIES
Listed For Rent$1,695
Aug 4, 2012•$2/sqft•ATLANTIS PROPERTIES
Listing Removed$1,695
Jun 17, 2012•$2/sqft•ATLANTIS PROPERTIES
Listed For Rent$1,695
Jun 8, 2012•$2/sqft•RentalHunt.com
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$3,075$119,685
Apr 10, 2024$3,020$117,339
Apr 10, 2023$2,920$115,039
Apr 10, 2022$2,883$112,785
Apr 10, 2021$2,765$110,575
Apr 10, 2020$2,657$109,442
Apr 10, 2019$2,657$107,297
Apr 10, 2018$2,523$105,194
Apr 10, 2017$2,523$103,132
Apr 10, 2016$2,489$101,111
Apr 10, 2015$2,322$99,593
Apr 10, 2014$1,851$97,643
Apr 10, 2013—$97,203
Apr 10, 2012—$95,298
Apr 10, 2011—$93,430
Apr 10, 2010—$92,733
Apr 10, 2009—$92,955
Apr 10, 2008—$91,134
Apr 10, 2007—$89,348
Apr 10, 2006—$87,597
Apr 10, 2005—$85,880
Apr 10, 2004—$84,197
Apr 10, 2003—$82,655
Apr 10, 2002—$81,036
Apr 10, 2001—$79,448
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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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