This stunning Grand Scale Victorian in coveted Hensley District is an exquisite example of period charm elegantly infused with contemporary convenience first time on the market in 52 years. Exquisite curb appeal set on a corner lot providing copious natural light flow throughout. Adjacent to beautiful Japantown just a few short blocks to downtown San Jose. Two expansive full floor flats include 10-foot coved ceilings, exceptionally preserved period woodwork and intricate moldings. The lower flat has a formal entry, living room, large kitchen/dining area, walkthrough butlers pantry, 3 bedrooms + flex room/study and 2 bathrooms plus direct access to expansive sundrenched garden. The upper flat has a similar layout with updated kitchen and baths. Excellent off street parking via gated access/sidewalk cutout from Empire. Large walk-in basement with storage rooms and laundry area. Convenient to City Hall, SJSU, Shark Tank, CalTrain, 101, 87, 280, 680, 17, SJ Airport & future google campus.
Property Details
Price:
$999,900
MLS #:
ML81918248
Status:
Pending
Beds:
6
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
Listed Date:
Feb 7, 2023
Finished Sq Ft:
3,507
Lot Size:
6,002 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1899
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Flooring
Carpet, Wood, Tile
Heating
Central
Exterior
Architectural Style
Victorian
Parking Features
Gated, Guest, Off Street
Parking Spots
2.00
Roof
Composition
Financial
Map
Community
- Address496 N 2nd Street San Jose CA
- Neighborhood699 – Not Defined
- CitySan Jose
- CountySanta Clara
- Zip Code95112
Subdivisions in San Jose
- AXIS HOA
- BASKING RIDGE
- BERRYESSA
- BLOSSOM HILL
- California Maison d\’ Esprit
- CAMBRIAN
- Cedar Terrace
- CENTRAL SAN JOSE
- CENTRALSAE
- Creekside Station
- DOWNTOWN
- EAST VALLEY
- EVERGREEN
- HIDDEN GLEN
- Jasmine Heights
- MIDTOWN
- Rio Villages
- ROSE GARDEN
- SAN JOSE CC
- SANTA TERESA
- Sierra Crest Homeowenrs Asso.
- SILVER CREEK
- Silver Creek Townhouses
- Tradewinds
- Tradewinds Terrace
- VISTA PARK
- W.SAN JOSE
- WILLOW GLEN
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Jose as of Oct 23, 2025
626
Single Family Listed
501
Avg DOM
4,753
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,679,830
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 496 N 2nd Street San Jose CA is a Single Family for sale in San Jose, CA, 95112. It is listed for $999,900 and features 6 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 3,507 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1899. The current price per square foot is $285. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Jose is $4,753. The average listing price for Single Family in San Jose is $1,679,830.
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