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listing_id: ML81920695
status: Closed
price: 4800000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 4970
sqft_lot: 52272
lot_acres: 1.2
year_built: 1876
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1516 Newport Ave"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95125
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.299931
lng: -121.899019
days_on_market: 1165
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Patrick Farnsworth"
list_office: "Christie's International Real Estate Sereno"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 398-2319"
list_agent_license: 00915656
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-31
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95125 | 1516 Newport Ave

1516 Newport Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

MLS: ML81920695 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,800,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
4 3 /1 4,970 1.2 1876

Remarks

The "George A. Fleming House" Landmark property (San Jose City Landmark 222) was built by George Fleming (Inventor, Businessman, Orchardist & Fruit Processor) & designed by architect George Page.With Landmark designation, the estate qualifieds for a Mills Act program providing a reduction in property taxes in exchange for continued preservation of the property. (Buyer to apply) The estimated size of the home is 4,970 SF including a 600 SF finished attic-third floor. There is a 550 SF(approx.) guest cottage/pool house at the back of the parcel & a generous 20' X 49' pool, as well as, a large garage/workshop or barn. Numerous fruit trees & garden areas will delight the city farmer. Home upgrades include a foundation retrofit, newer kitchen, central heat & A/C. Four wood-burning fireplaces & four balconies are located on the 2nd floor. There is a huge, wrap around front porch, perfect for snoozing.These parcels rarely come on the market.This is your opportunity to own a piece of history.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81920695
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Tile, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Granite, Countertop - Stone, Pantry
Appliances Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
Dining Room Breakfast Room, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Other
Fireplace Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Wood Burning
Flooring Wood
Laundry In Utility Room
Cooling Multi-Zone
Heating Heating - 2+ Zones

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Traditional

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District San Jose Unified
High School District San Jose Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Patrick Farnsworth
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 00915656
Phone: (408) 398-2319

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Willow Glen Elementary School public K-5 0.21 mi 5
Willow Glen High School public 9-12 0.69 mi 8
Willow Glen Middle School public 6-8 0.72 mi 5
River Glen School public K-8 0.80 mi 8
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School public K-5 0.80 mi 10
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School public K-5 0.80 mi 3
Booksin Elementary School public K-5 0.88 mi 9
Gardner Elementary School public K-5 1.49 mi 2
Schallenberger Elementary School public K-5 1.49 mi 7
Campbell Adult And Community Education public UG 1.64 mi N/A
Canoas Elementary School public K-5 1.67 mi 5
Del Mar High School public 9-12 1.70 mi 5
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.76 mi 4
Middle College High School public 11-12 1.98 mi N/A
Bagby Elementary School public K-5 2.00 mi 9
Luther Burbank Elementary School public K-8 2.24 mi 5
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet School public K-5 2.30 mi 9
Lowell Elementary School public K-5 2.36 mi 2
Silicon Valley Adult Education Program public UG 2.37 mi N/A
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education public 11-12 2.37 mi N/A

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 31, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Patrick Farnsworth, (408) 398-2319.