Exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly desirable property in the heart of San Jose with multiple value-add possibilities. Situated on approximately 12,426± SF (0.29± acres), this versatile property is ideal for developers, investors, or owner-users. Whether you’re looking to build a custom dream home on a spacious lot, renovate the existing residence, hold it as an income-producing rental, or pursue a multifamily development, this property offers outstanding flexibility and long-term upside. For developers, the property includes plans for a proposed five-story, 27-unit apartment community totaling approximately 44,188± SF of gross building area. The proposed project features a mix of one- and two-bedroom residences, 31 structured parking spaces, a rooftop amenity deck, EV charging infrastructure, bicycle parking, elevator access, a controlled-access garage, and contemporary architectural design. The seller has already invested significantly in advancing the project by completing and paying for numerous professional studies, engineering, and entitlement-related services, including architectural design, civil engineering, landscape architecture, joint trench design, construction cost analysis, underground utility locating, BOV services, MEP engineering, arborist report, architectural historian assessment, City of San Jose application and review fees, environmental analysis, Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan, and transportation analysis. This extensive due diligence and pre-development work represents substantial time and cost savings for a future buyer. Ideally located near Downtown San Jose, Willow Glen, Highways 87 and 85, major Silicon Valley employers, shopping, dining, parks, and public transportation, the property offers exceptional accessibility and is positioned within one of Silicon Valley’s strongest residential markets. Buyer to independently verify all property information, zoning, development potential, permits, approvals, reports, plans, and the transferability and status of all development documents with the City of San Jose and the applicable consultants. Development plans and supporting documents are available upon request.
Property Details
Price:
$1,899,000
MLS #:
41141120
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
1.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
ALMADEN
Listed Date:
Jul 16, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,606
Lot Size:
12,420 sqft / 0.29 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1950
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
See Remarks
Flooring
Tile
Heating
Forced Air
Levels
One
Exterior
Architectural Style
Ranch
Attached Garage YN
1
Covered Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Front Yard, Back Yard, Yard
Other Structures
Barn(s)
Parking Features
Garage
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1966 Almaden Rd San Jose CA
- SubdivisionALMADEN
- CitySan Jose
- CountySanta Clara
- Zip Code95125
Subdivisions in San Jose
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Jose as of Oct 20, 2026
47
Single Family Listed
62
Avg DOM
882
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,619,876
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the ALMADEN subdivision, 1966 Almaden Rd San Jose CA is a Single Family for sale in San Jose, CA, 95125. It is listed for $1,899,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,606 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1950. The current price per square foot is $1,182. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Jose is $882. The average listing price for Single Family in San Jose is $1,619,876.
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