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Property Description
Welcome to a truly special opportunity in the highly desirable Cambrian neighborhood! This well-loved family home has been cherished for over 50 years and is now ready for its next chapter. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the home offers a great layout designed for both comfortable living and easy entertaining. Beneath the carpet, you'll find hardwood flooring waiting to be uncovered and restored to its original beauty, adding warmth and character throughout. The spacious floor plan is complemented by central A/C and a tankless water heater, providing modern comfort and efficiency. One of the standout features of this property is its incredible versatility: in addition to the attached 2-car garage, there is a detached 2-car garage with a separate drivewayoffering excellent potential for an easy ADU conversion (buyer to verify), a workshop, or extra storage. Step outside to a low-maintenance backyard filled with charm, including mature avocado and orange treesperfect for enjoying fresh, homegrown fruit year-round. Ideally located directly across the street from Oster Elementary and within the boundaries of Dartmouth Middle and Leigh High (buyer to verify), this home offers both convenience and community. With solid bones, a prime location, and endless potential to personalize, this is a rare chance to create your dream home in a sought-after neighborhood. Come bring your vision and make it your own!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1828 Nelson Way
General
- Sold For: $1,610,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: METROLIST_Cali
- MLS ID: 226035611
- Added to Site: 62 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Storage, Kitchen, Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Free Standing Electric Range
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Granite, Stone, Tile, Window
- Primary Bathroom: Shower Stall(s), Granite, Stone, Tile, Window
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Closet, Ground Floor
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Granite Counter, Slab Counter
- Dining Room: Space in Kitchen
- Laundry: Dryer Included, Gas Hook-Up, Washer Included, In Garage
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Parking: Attached, Detached, Drive Thru Garage, Garage Facing Front, Garage Facing Side
Location
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Streets: Leigh Ave
- Driving Directions: Leigh Ave to Nelson Way
School Information
- School District: Santa Clara
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
- Heating Type: Central, Gas
- Heating Fuel: Central, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Meter on Site
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Public, Sewer In & Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: One Story Ranch
- Construction: Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
- Windows: Dual Pane Full
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,248
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Year Built: 1950
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Second Garage
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1663
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,244
- Irrigation System: Public District
- Topography: Level
- Zoning: R1-8
- Lot Description: Corner, Shape Regular, Street Lights, Low Maintenance
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Chain Link, Wood, Front Yard
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Trust
- APN: 419-16-011
Listed by Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty
Sold by Coldwell Banker Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 1828 Nelson Way
School Districts:Union Elementary School District, Campbell Union High School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Oster Elementary School 1855 Lencar Way, San Jose, CA 95124 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Dartmouth Middle School 5575 Dartmouth Drive, San Jose, CA 95118 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Leigh High School 5210 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1828 Nelson Way
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/15/2026
Sold
$1,610,000
-5.29%
MLS
3/24/2026
Listed
$1,700,000
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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.
1828 Nelson Way, San Jose, CA 95124 (MLS# 226035611) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,610,000 on May 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 1828 Nelson Way? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Cambrian? You can browse all Cambrian real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

