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Property Description
Welcome home to 870 N. 5th Street! This 2BD/1BA charmer offers 1,004 sqft of living space on an expansive 6,850 sqft lot, in the heart of Japantown. Nestled on a tree-lined street, the home boasts superb curb appeal with its white picket fence, inviting porch, & long private driveway with an electric gate. Inside, enjoy the crisp white interior, gleaming hardwood floors, custom built-ins, elegant light fixtures, & wood window casings. The stunning fireplace adds warmth & character to the home. The eat-in kitchen is a showstopper- featuring a skylight, pantry, & full suite of stainless-steel appliances. The oak cabinetry pairs beautifully with the honed granite counters & colorful tile backsplash. The farm sink, built-in sideboard, & benched seating (with storage) dining nook complete the space. There are 2 spacious bedrooms & a bathroom featuring a shower/tub combo, pedestal sink & beadboard details. Highlights include an indoor laundry space; a tech-ready setup with CAT6 Ethernet cabling & built-in WiFi AP's; & a large backyard oasis featuring an array of mature fruit trees, pergola seating area, raised planter beds, & a detached 2-car garage. Centrally located near parks, dining, Downtown SJ, SJ Int'l Airport, major tech campuses & highways 880/87.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 870 N 5th St
General
- Sold For: $1,240,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82003826
- Added to Site: 240 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace(s): Wood-Burning
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Separate Family Room
- Laundry: Inside
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, On Street
Location
- Area: Central San Jose
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Streets: E. Hedding Street
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central AC
- Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 1,004
- Year Built: 1938
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1573
- Minimum Lot Size: 6850
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,850
- Zoning: R2
Listed by Compass, Joey Portale
Sold by Jsa, Saeid Assadi
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Schools
Schools serving 870 N 5th St
School District:San Jose Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School 102 Sonora Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Muwekma Ohlone Middle 850 North 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95112 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
San Jose High School 275 North 24th Street, San Jose, CA 95116 | 9-12 | 1.5 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 870 N 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/06/2025
Sold
$1,240,000
-4.47%
MLS
6/11/2025
Price Reduced
$1,298,000
-3.85%
MLS
5/21/2025
Listed
$1,350,000
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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.
870 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112 (MLS# ML82003826) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,240,000 on August 06, 2025. Want to learn more about 870 N 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.

