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  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,115 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 1 day ago

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Welcome to the "Jewel Box on the Corner" of Margaret Street! This charming early 1900s Queen Anne style home, in the heart of Downtown San Jose's Reed Historic District, has many stories to tell. From the inviting covered front porch to the timeless architectural details, this home beautifully blends historic character with modern comfort. Period features include high ceilings, picture rail moldings, charismatic wallpaper, gleaming hardwood floors, original windows, elegant double pocket doors, original tiled decorative fireplace, & a classic clawfoot soaking tub. Thoughtful updates provide for today's conveniences, including central heating, new insulation, recessed LED lighting, a walk-in shower, inside laundry, organized walk-in closets, sheetrock installed after removal of all lath & plaster walls, & a fully equipped kitchen highlighted by a farmhouse sink & rare 1927 Occidental working gas stove & oven. Enjoy an almost 500sf finished basement, which can serve as a bonus-rec. room, or turn it into a JADU with its own private entrance, fenced yard, & half bathroom with space to add a shower. The wrought iron gate & fenced garden add to the period charm, while a solar-operated electric gate provides secure off-street parking. This is your opportunity to own a piece of history!

Full Property Details for 396 Margaret St

General

  • Price: $799,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82035724
  • Updated: 2/20/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Finished Basement, Storage, Workshop
  • Interior Features: Bay Window, High Ceiling , Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace(s): Other
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Half on Ground Floor, Pass Through, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Features: More than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Tile Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

  • Extras: Not Applicable
  • Security/Safety: Video / Audio System

Parking

  • Parking Features: Electric Gate, Off-Street Parking, Parking Restrictions, Uncovered Parking

Location

  • Area: Central San Jose
  • County: Santa Clara
  • Cross Streets: S 9th St.

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Telecomm.: Audio / Video Prewired, Fiber-Ready
  • Utility Description: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Construction: Detached
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Post and Beam
  • Roof: Composition
  • Square Feet: 1,115
  • Year Built: 1907

Lot Features

  • Minimum Lot Size: 3105
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,105
  • Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Dog Run / Kennel, Drought-Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Zoning: R3
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Ceiling Insulation, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller

Listed by KW Bay Area Estates, Brian Schwatka

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    KW Bay Area Estates

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Schools serving 396 Margaret St

School District:San Jose Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Lowell Elementary School, San Jose, CA
625 South 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
K-50.1 mi
Herbert Hoover Middle School, San Jose, CA
1635 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
6-82.7 mi
Abraham Lincoln High School
555 Dana Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
9-122.8 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 396 Margaret St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
2/20/2026
Listed
$799,000
320.53%
MLS
2/16/1990
Sold
$190,000
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Tax History for 396 Margaret St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,316
5%
$402,203
2%
2024
$6,032
2%
$394,317
2%
2023
$5,889
1%
$386,586
2%
2022
$5,837
3%
$379,006
2%
2021
$5,678
3%
$371,575
1%
2020
$5,518
3%
$367,766
2%
2019
$5,383
1%
$360,556
2%
2018
$5,313
1%
$353,487
2%
2017
$5,259
3%
$346,557
2%
2016
$5,104
1%
$339,762
2%
2015
$5,059
9%
$334,659
2%
2014
$4,629
1%
$328,104
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2013
$4,585
—
$326,622
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396 Margaret St, San Jose, CA 95112 (MLS# ML82035724) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 396 Margaret St is currently listed for $799,000 and was received on February 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 396 Margaret St? 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.

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