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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 851 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 5 hours ago

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542 N 12th St,San Jose, CA 95112

542 N 12th StSan JoseCA95112

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    542 N 12th St,San Jose, CA 95112
    542 N 12th StSan JoseCA95112
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Step into historic neighborhood charm with this fully updated, move-in ready home. The interior shines with abundant natural light, anchored by a bright chef's kitchen featuring a unique garden window, quartzite counters, vintage-style tile, new stainless-steel appliances, and under-cabinet lighting. The newly remodeled bathroom seamlessly blends classic elegance and modern luxury with hexagonal floor tile, crisp wainscoting, and a striking wallpapered accent wall. Climate control is effortless with a multi-zone mini-split system, while durable vinyl plank floors bring a warm, wood-grain finish throughout. Outside, a freshly painted exterior, garage, and picket fence frame your private oasis. A magnificent oak tree provides shade over the spacious yard, an entertaining patio, and a detached garage. Conveniently located on a quiet street, walk to historic Japantown for wonderful restaurants, local markets, and cultural festivals. Minutes from downtown San Jose with easy freeway access, this property offers an unmatched Silicon Valley lifestyle and convenience.

Full Property Details for 542 N 12th St

General

  • Price: $1,048,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82061853
  • Updated: 9/18/2026
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Attic, Laundry Room
  • Interior Features: Garden Window
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: 1 Shower over Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Stone Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood over Range, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Inside, Washer, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

  • Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street

Location

  • Area: Central San Jose
  • County: Santa Clara
  • Cross Streets: Jackson Street

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Multi-Zone, Other
  • Heating Type: Electric, Heating (2 Zones or More)

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Individual Water Meter, Public
  • Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Construction: Detached, Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Concrete Slab, Crawlspa
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Square Feet: 851
  • Year Built: 1924

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.132
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5750
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,750
  • Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Zoning: R2
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Fencing (Description): Wood

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Tankless Water Heater
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Schools serving 542 N 12th St

School District:San Jose Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Grant Elementary School, San Jose, CA
470 Jackson Street, San Jose, CA 95112
K-50.1 mi
Muwekma Ohlone Middle
850 North 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95112
6-80.8 mi
San Jose High School
275 North 24th Street, San Jose, CA 95116
9-120.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 542 N 12th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
9/18/2026
Listed
$1,048,000
37.89%
MLS
4/22/2020
Sold
$760,000
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Tax History for 542 N 12th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,497
—
$847,788
2%
2025
$11,497
6%
$831,166
2%
2024
$10,858
2%
$814,870
2%
2023
$10,643
1%
$798,893
2%
2022
$10,550
2%
$783,229
2%
2021
$10,324
8%
$767,873
8%
2020
$9,597
25%
$714,000
31%
2019
$7,690
1%
$546,522
2%
2018
$7,603
358%
$535,806
1486%
2017
$1,660
9%
$33,786
2%
2016
$1,529
2%
$33,124
2%
2015
$1,502
45%
$32,627
2%
2014
$1,036
1%
$31,989
—
2013
$1,029
—
$31,846
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542 N 12th St, San Jose, CA 95112 (MLS# ML82061853) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 542 N 12th St is currently listed for $1,048,000 and was received on September 18, 2026. This property is listed by Mike Vick from our San Jose Office.Want to learn more about 542 N 12th 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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