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Property Description
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?!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1493 Sanborn Ave
General
- Sold For: $798,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82023403
- Added to Site: 107 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl / Linoleum
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: 1 Shower over Tub, Tile, Updated Bath
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Family Room: No Family Room
- Kitchen: Tile Countertop, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Outside, Washer / Dryer
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Tandem Parking
Location
- Area: Central San Jose
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Streets: Cottage Grove
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Spanish
- Construction: Detached, Stucco, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat / Low Pitch
- Square Feet: 1,008
- Year Built: 1932
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1028
- Minimum Lot Size: 4480
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,480
- Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Drought-Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance
- Zoning: R1-8
- Fencing (Description): Complete Perimeter, Gate, Wood
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Schools
Schools serving 1493 Sanborn Ave
School District:San Jose Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School 1610 Bird Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
Willow Glen Middle School 2105 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
Willow Glen High School 2001 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1493 Sanborn Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/10/2025
Sold
$798,000
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MLS
10/01/2025
Listed
$798,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1493 Sanborn Ave, San Jose, CA 95110 (MLS# ML82023403) is a Single Family property that was sold at $798,000 on November 10, 2025. This property was listed by Shelli Baker from our Los Gatos Office.Want to learn more about 1493 Sanborn Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in San Jose? You can browse all San Jose real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


