Here’s another in our series of our seven-digit properties.  Unlike Thursday’s San Jose house, this one is much closer in.  In fact, this one is so close-in, it’s on El Camino Real.  Or at least El Camino Real del Sur.

1645 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
$2,998,000

BEDS: 7
BATHS: 7.5
SQ. FT.: 7,500
$/SQ. FT.: $400
LOT SIZE: 0.47 Acres
PROPERTY TYPE: Detached Single Family
STYLE: Mediterranean
STORIES: 3
VIEW: Neighborhood
YEAR BUILT: 1919
COMMUNITY: Central San Jose
COUNTY: Santa Clara
MLS#: 81005748
SOURCE: MLSListings
STATUS: Active
ON REDFIN: 129 days

Completely restored “One of the Original” Grand Mansions. Dialed in top to bottom. Impressive statement property. 4-unit compound currently set up for a work/live environment, but many options. Gorgeous main hse, restored in 2002,3-suite office-recpt area, full kit & bath. Sep guest hse rebuilt on sep lot on Randol-3bd/3ba. Oversized prking courtyard, New 5-car garage w/ apt above added 2002.Too much to list

It’s not every day that a house with a 5-car garage comes up for sale, especially one that already has all the parking it needs.

Definitely a “live/work environment!”  Let’s see who your new neighbors are going to be!

Can’t wait to meet them!  But if you’re going to cross the street for a cup a sugar, better do it during business hours.

Here’s a look from the side.  How many of the buildings are included with the sale, I wonder?

I see one advantage of this place already.  There’s no Google Streetview of the front of the house!  How many people can make that claim?

The compound seems to include the “Owner’s Living Quarters” on the ground floor of The Big House, the Guest House (with 4 bedrooms if you believe the agent’s virtual tour, or 3 bedrooms if you believe the listing), the Garage (with a one-bedroom apartment) and a building to be named later.  The Big House also boasts three office suites (so the emphasis is more on the “work” than the “live.”)  If you’re a Type A who wakes up at 4:30 in the morning to pound out a few dozen memos (after having turned in at 3:30), you could just set up a cot in each office and expect the same from your minions.

Since the listing promised seven bedrooms, your job, burbed readers, is to find the missing ones!  Here’s the virtual tour so you don’t have to bother the listing agent.  First one to find them gets their pick of either a.) Your very own house featured on burbed, or b.) Your very own house never featured on burbed.  Second one to find them gets their house featured twice.

790 S 10TH St San Jose, CA 95112

Listed at: $299,888

Beds:	3
Baths:	2
Sq. Ft.:	1,248
$/Sq. Ft.:	$240
Lot Size:	5,754 Sq. Ft.
Property Type:	Detached Single Family
Style:	Craftsman
Stories:	1
View:	Neighborhood
Year Built:	1920
Community:	Central San Jose
County:	Santa Clara
MLS#:	81011874
Source:	MLSListings
Status:	Pending With Release This listing is in escrow and all contingencies have been fulfilled. "With Release" means that there’s a release clause with the offer stating that the buyer is trying to sell his current home before closing. A release clause lets the seller back out of the deal if the buyers can’t sell their home within a set time frame.
On Redfin:	71 days

A REALLY NICE HOME IN A REALLY CHALLENGING LOCATION * * Current owners have invested a lot of time and money in making this home a very special place to live * * You’ll appreciate the combination of old style hardwood floors and contemporary recessed lighting * Beautiful tile and updated kitchen * * a Patio built for entertaining * * and even a detached studio apartment for guests * * This home is worth the wait * *

Thanks to Burbed reader sonarrat for this find!

Here’s what he had to say:

This house, I must say, is a triumph of the Bay Area spirit. The intrepid owners bought a house in the absolute worst place possible – on the busiest street in downtown San Jose, next to a lane that doubles as a freeway onramp and offramp, with a 7/11 right behind, self storage across (underneath the freeway), and student apartments next door, with a view of a spider’s web of power lines. Yet, instead of conceding that they had bought possibly the worst house in the entire city, they took the equity and made it the nicest house on the block. They landscaped, completely modernized the interior, gave it a charming look on the outside, and even added a detached studio.

And now, they’re short selling it and letting the bank eat the cost of the remodeling.

Isn’t the Bay Area great?

Can anyone say: spirit award?

422 LELAND Ave San Jose, CA 95128

$290,000

Beds:	2
Baths:	2
Sq. Ft.:	630
$/Sq. Ft.:	$460
Lot Size:	4,000 Sq. Ft.
Property Type:	Detached Single Family
Stories:	1
View:	Neighborhood
Year Built:	1940
Community:	Central San Jose
County:	Santa Clara
MLS#:	80926060
Source:	MLSListings
Status:	Active This listing is for sale and the sellers are accepting offers.
On Redfin:	247 days

Two homes in one lot 1/1 each exellent area.

I’m mystified as to why this house hasn’t sold yet! Two for the price of one in an exellent area! I mean, heck, it’s right near Santana Row and Valley Fair. And look at that awesome garage. You can feel safer at night, knowing that you’re sleeping right next to your trophy car – or… possibly… sleeping with your trophy car!

Sure the pictures don’t really explain how there’s two houses, but that’s ok – we’re a faith based real estate web site. Just think of the opportunities!  You can rent one of the houses out for shoppers who are making the pilgrimage at Santana Row. Cha ching! Exellent area indeed!

What this listing really needs to say is: won’t last long.

388 RUTLAND Ave San Jose, CA 95128

$450,000

Beds:	2
Baths:	1
Sq. Ft.:	863
$/Sq. Ft.:	$521
Lot Size:	3,920 Sq. Ft.
Property Type:	Detached Single Family
Style:	Cottage/Bungalow
Stories:	1
View:	City Lights
Year Built:	1915
Community:	Central San Jose
County:	Santa Clara
MLS#:	80955470
Source:	MLSListings
Status:	Active This listing is for sale and the sellers are accepting offers.
On Redfin:	61 days

Short Sale. Seller still waiting for lenders approval. Property needs TLC ( Repair)

Privacy is becoming an increasingly precious commodity these days. Fortunately, the owner has thought ahead for you, and has protected the image of this house from being shown so that when you become the owner, the paparazzi won’t be able to find you right away!

Or… may be this is one of those shy houses – the kind of house that shirks away when you try to take a photo it.

If this street view image is correct, there’s nothing to hide really:

Personally, I’m just glad it is clarified that this house needs the repairs kind of TLC – rather than, say, emotional support, counseling, or other sorts of tender, loving care. Good to know!

San Jose’s Historic Downtown (CA) (Images of America) (Paperback)
Lauren Miranda Gilbert (Author)

San Jose is the Capital of the Silicon Valley the high-rise, economic engine of advanced technology. Yet it was once a verdant valley, inhabited by wildlife, waterfowl, and the native Ohlone people. The Spanish who founded California’s first civilian settlement here in 1777 named it for Saint Joseph, the patron saint of the Spanish Expedition. Their farms fed the soldiers at the Monterey and San Francisco presidios, beginning an agricultural industry that thrived for nearly 200 years. Although serving briefly as California’s first state capital, for many decades downtown was the somewhat sleepy commercial center of the Santa Clara Valley. A housing and population expansion that began in the 1950s exploded with San Jose’s rebirth as a technological mecca.

Let’s face it – it’s all too often that we overlook the gem that is San Jose’s historic downtown. It’s like any other bustling metropolis, just lacking… uh… the bustle. Heck, it even served as the first state capital!

For those of you who don’t own real estate yet, you should buy this book so you can look back and reflect on how if you had invested in San Jose’s downtown earlier, you’d be… someone who owns real estate in San Jose’s downtown today.

More importantly, what will be the next chapter for San Jose’s downtown? Let’s be frank – overtaking Manhattan is probably a stretch for a long time to come. But… could it at least achieve parity with San Francisco? What could San Jose do to make its downtown better?

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951 N 3RD St, San Jose, CA 95112 | MLS# 80946827
951 N 3RD St San Jose, CA 95112
Price: $724,999

Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Sq. Ft.: 2,050
$/Sq. Ft.: $354
Lot Size: 6,160 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Stories: 3
Year Built: 1938
Community: Central San Jose
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80946827
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 26 days
* * Japan Town!!! * * Fantastic TOTALLY remodeled Tudor home * * 2 bedrooms main floor with one full bath that level * * upstairs master bedroom suite with full gorgeous bath * * This property has been lovingly remodeled-with new bathroom/ new kitchen/fully insulated/all new copper plumbing/2 heating and cooling systems/garage added onto now 20′-34′!!! * * Oh my gosh hurry!!! * * See tour for more details *

Thanks to Burbed reader sonarrat for this find!

Oh my gosh! Hurray!

Oh wait… that’s not urgent enough. Let’s try that again.

Oh my gosh hurry!!!

This house has been so lovingly remodeled, that if you know what’s good for you, you should head down right now and scoop up this house. I mean… just look at this photo:

This could cause a riot. A riot that could destroy the house. I mean, how often do you see a photo like this?

So please! Hurry! Save this house for yourself!

336 WILLOW St, San Jose, CA 95110 | MLS# 80938109
336 WILLOW St San Jose, CA 95110
Price: $250,000

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,397
$/Sq. Ft.: $179
Lot Size: 5,227 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Victorian
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1910
Community: Central San Jose
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80938109
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 8 days
Converted for Business Use, Permits Unknown. 5 minutes from downtown Willow Glen and San Jose. 90K in renovations. You won’t be disappointed.

Thanks to Burbed reader sonarrat for this find!

Wow… it has $90k in renovations – and the permits are unknown. Is it any wonder this is at the astonishing price of just $250k?

$250k!

Yes… houses are definitely affordable now. Plus, you’ve gotta dig the awning. How many houses can you say have something like that? Sure it’s currently converted for business use, but when you convert it back to residential use, every time your guests come up it will be like visiting a fine restaurant.

Think about it – they’ll be so envious! Watch as your pride of ownership soaaaaaaars!

2255 FRUITDALE Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 | MLS# 80905220
2255 FRUITDALE Ave San Jose, CA 95128
Price: $470,000

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 816
$/Sq. Ft.: $576
Lot Size: 7,950 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Cottage/Bungalow
Stories: 1
View: Neighborhood
Year Built: 1941
Community: Central San Jose
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80905220
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 134 days
What a Charmer! Fresh paint; newer roof, siding and copper plumbing. Gorgeous hardwood floors. Recessed Lighting throughout. Washer/Dryer/Refrig incl. Light, bright, cozy & happy! 2-car garage new Workshop/Artists Studio in back – same style as home – many uses. Home improvements designed to be wheelchair-friendly. Extra-large lot with room for garden; fence has new gate; covered patio.

When Burbed reader sonarrat send this on to me the other day, it was listed at a higher price. Let’s take a look at the price history:

Wow. A 25% price cut since the initial listing in January. (BTW, check out how much tax this person is paying.)

That’s really surprising since this house appears to me like a Costco special. Just take a look at this photo:

I’m not sure what’s going on here. There’s a plethora of blue buildings. So when you buy 1 do you get 2 bonus houses? Sure they might be garages or sheds, but let’s be frank, those are houses in San Jose.

It seems to me that now’s a great time to snatch up this amazing deal. Again, think of all the cash flow opportunities that this house can offer!

1279 E JULIAN St, San Jose, CA 95116 | MLS# 80922869
1279 E JULIAN St San Jose, CA 95116
Price: $875,000

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 828
$/Sq. Ft.: $1,057
Lot Size: 0.49 Acres
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Cottage/Bungalow
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1920
Community: Central San Jose
County: Santa Clara
MLS#: 80922869
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 35 days
The value is in the land. Lot is 20,909 SF! Endless possibilities to expand – great for having a home and all that space for your hobbies. Bring your ideas and tools to make this into your special place. Currently rented @ $800/mo.

Thanks to Burbed reader sonarrat for this find. (What’s up with the usage of the word rat in names on this site?)

Let’s look at some additional photos first:

This really begs the question – what are the current tenants paying $800 a month for?

You know what? It’s an indication of how tight the rental market is right now. If people are willing to pay $800 a month for this, is it any wonder why this property is so expensive? Think about it – at .49 acres, 21,353 square feet, you can fit a huge number of people. And like astronauts, they could sleep standing up strapped in.

People will pay anything…. ANYTHING… to live here in the Bay Area. And that’s what makes this cash flow positive for you.

Great deal. Snatch it up right now. And give sonarrat a cut!

780 E Taylor St, San Jose 95112
$575,000

* Status: Active
* Bedroom: 3
* Bathroom: 2
* Year Built: 1938
* Lot Size: 4791
* Square Footage: 1686
* List Date: 2/27/2008
* Garage Spaces: 2

* MLS#: 781035
BANK OWNED* SPANISH STYLE CLASSIC HOME. BATHROOMS W/ITALIAN TILE. MARBLE FIREPLACE* DECO PAINT* DESIGNER CURVED FRONT WINDOW* REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS. BEAUTIFUL MOULDINGS AND TRIM* BUILT-INS IN BEDROOMS* LOTS OF NOOKS AND CRANNIES* LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH DISHWASHER, BUILT-IN OVENS, STOVE & VENT HOOD. FULL HOUSE CONCRETE BASEMENT DIVIDED INTO ROOMS* & MUCH MORE, READY TO MOVE INTO* BBQ AREA

Wow… when I first saw this house I thought to myself “Whose castle is this?” Who’s the king? YOU ARE!

I mean, look at the construction. Very very spanish style. Very very classic. It’s like I’m in Europe, but in San Jose at the same time! No need to travel ever again!

With curb appeal such as this, how can anyone resist? Personally I think that you are so fortunate as to win this house in the inevitable bidding war, you really need to add a water fountain in the middle of the front yard. Ask the Vatican for references!

By the way, this last sold on 9/8/2004 for $629,000 – and I bet this will sell at that price again. You just wait.