1497 Sanborn Ave, San Jose, CA 95110 - Photo 1

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$816,470

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
865 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

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?!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1497 Sanborn Ave

General

Sold For: $816,470
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82022978
Added to Site: 112 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Attic, Unfinished Basement, Wine Cellar / Storage
Interior Features: High Ceiling
Flooring: Carpet, Other

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: 1 Shower over Tub, Solid Surface, Updated Bath

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Family Room: No Family Room
Kitchen: Tile Countertop, Gas Oven/Range, Pantry, Refrigerator
Laundry: Inside

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached Garage

Location

Area: Central San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Cross Streets: Alma

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Wall Furnace

Utilities

Sewer: Sewer Connected
Water: Public
Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Vintage
Construction: Detached, Stucco, Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Raised
Roof: Composition
Square Feet: 865
Year Built: 1915

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.1028
Minimum Lot Size: 4480
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,480
Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Low Maintenance
Zoning: R1-8
Fencing (Description): Complete Perimeter, Fenced, Gate, Wood

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Ceiling Insulation, Double-Pane Windows

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Schools

Schools serving 1497 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 1497 Sanborn Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/31/2025

Sold

$816,470

3.61%

MLS

9/26/2025

Listed

$788,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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2
Beds
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Total Bath
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1497 Sanborn Ave, San Jose, CA 95110 (MLS# ML82022978) is a Single Family property that was sold at $816,470 on October 31, 2025. This property was listed by Shelli Baker from our Los Gatos Office.Want to learn more about 1497 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.

1497 Sanborn Ave San Jose, CA 95110