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870 North 5th Street

San Jose CA 95112

2
1
2
1004 sq. ft.
6850 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $1,240,000
Joseph PortaleJoseph Portale, last sold this property on 06 August 2025 after 76 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
1004 sq. ft. floor area
6850 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom single-family properties sold in San Jose over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 870 North 5th Street is $988k.

Median value
$988k
Estimated value range
$725k - $1.51m
Median days on market
9
Estimated value trend
-6%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in San Jose. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 870 North 5th Street

2025
Sold
$1,240,000
06 Aug 2025 by Joseph Portale, of Compass
2020
Sold
$1,107,765
14 Feb 2020 by Frank C. Oliver, of Climb Real Estate
2013
Sold
$580,000
14 Aug 2013 by Mark Burns, of Referral Realty

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Local market activity for 2 bedroom single-family properties in San Jose

In the last 12 months, 30 two-bedroom single-family properties similar to 870 North 5th Street, have been sold.

This represents a 21% increase in two-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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