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Property Description
Welcome to 526 S 5th Street. Opportunity to own a 1905 Victorian-style single-family home designed by Wolfe & McKenzie. This property offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is located in the heart of downtown San Jose. Conveniently located near San Jose State University, the SOFA District, San Pedro Square, downtown dining, museums, entertainment, and events. Approximately 2 miles to SAP Center and Diridon Station, accessible by bike, car, or public transit. This beautiful home features approximately 1,680 square feet of living space. Interior features include high ceilings, bamboo flooring on the main level, and a large galley-style kitchen. The first floor includes one bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. The second floor offers three additional bedrooms and one bathroom. Property has been maintained and includes newer double-pane, wood-frame windows. Additional features include a full basement, off-street backyard parking for approximately 3-4 vehicles, and a remote-controlled gate for privacy and security. Nice outdoor sitting area suitable for BBQ and entertaining.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 526 S 5th St
General
- Price: $1,200,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82034689
- Updated: 2/12/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Unfinished Basement
- Interior Features: High Ceiling
- Fireplace(s): Gas-Burning, Wood-Burning
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Tile
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Separate Family Room
- Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Granite Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven, Self-Cleaning Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer / Dryer
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Parking Features: Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, On Street
Location
- Area: Central San Jose
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Streets: Williams and Reed Street
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan
- Heating Type: Floor Furnace , Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Water Filter (Owned), Water Purifier (Owned), Water Softener (Owned)
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Masonry Perimeter, Pillars / Posts / Piers, Raised, W
- Roof: Shake
- Square Feet: 1,680
- Year Built: 1905
Lot Features
- Property View: City Lights
- Minimum Lot Size: 4340
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,340
- Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto
- Zoning: RM
- Fencing (Description): Fenced Back
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Double-Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller
Listed by LPT Realty, Mimi Quach
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Schools
Schools serving 526 S 5th St
School District:San Jose Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lowell Elementary School, San Jose, CA 625 South 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Herbert Hoover Middle School, San Jose, CA 1635 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 | 6-8 | 2.4 mi |
Abraham Lincoln High School 555 Dana Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 | 9-12 | 2.5 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 526 S 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/11/2026
Listed
$1,200,000
11.63%
MLS
5/30/2018
Sold
$1,075,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 526 S 5th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$17,013
14%
$1,223,160
11%
2024
$14,896
14%
$1,100,000
16%
2023
$13,102
-16%
$950,000
-18%
2022
$15,576
9%
$1,152,615
10%
2021
$14,280
11%
$1,048,100
-6%
2020
$12,836
-12%
$1,118,430
2%
2019
$14,609
44%
$1,096,500
55%
2018
$10,129
2%
$707,472
2%
2017
$9,953
2%
$693,600
2%
2016
$9,745
19%
$680,000
26%
2015
$8,175
21%
$541,700
16%
2014
$6,730
15%
$467,000
17%
2013
$5,876
—
$400,700
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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526 S. 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112 (MLS# ML82034689) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 526 S. 5th St is currently listed for $1,200,000 and was received on February 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 526 S. 5th 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.

