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listing_id: ML82021245
status: Closed
price: 800000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1305
sqft_lot: 2880
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1920
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "84 S 5th St"
city: San Jose
state: CA
zip: 95112
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.336834
lng: -121.884989
days_on_market: 243
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Kelly Dippel"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 888-8290"
list_agent_license: 01800972
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-20
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95112 | 84 S 5th St

84 S 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112

MLS: ML82021245 | Status: Sold | Price: $800,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 1,305 2,880 1920

Remarks

Prime Downtown San Jose 1920 Craftsman Ideal SJSU Housing & Income Property This charming 1920 Craftsman home is just a short walk to San Jose State University (SJSU), downtown businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife, and all the amenities of vibrant downtown San Jose living. Perfect for investors, professionals, or homeowners, this property offers exceptional potential for student housing, rental income, or short-term Airbnb/VRBO hosting, including high-demand Super Bowl 2026 rentals. Featuring classic architectural details, built-in shelving, and timeless vintage charm, the home has a versatile floor plan. Spacious living and dining areas can easily convert into additional bedrooms, creating a 4-bedroom layout ideal for multi-tenant rentals or student housing. A basement adds extra storage or creative space. The private gated yard provides the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. With its unbeatable downtown San Jose location and strong cash-flow potential, this property is a rare income-producing investment opportunity, whether youre seeking SJSU student rentals, Airbnb income, or a charming urban residence.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82021245
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Shower over Tub - 1
Kitchen Pantry
Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Flooring Hardwood, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry In Utility Room
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Window/Wall Unit
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Slab
Style Craftsman

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Electric Gate, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District San Jose Unified
High School District San Jose Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R4

Contact Information

Kelly Dippel
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01800972
Phone: (408) 888-8290

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Horace Mann Elementary School public K-5 0.19 mi 3
Lowell Elementary School public K-5 0.65 mi 2
Grant Elementary School public K-5 0.97 mi 1
Selma Olinder Elementary School public K-5 1.03 mi 4
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.10 mi 4
San Jose High School public 9-12 1.17 mi 5
Gardner Elementary School public K-5 1.23 mi 2
McKinley Elementary School public K-6 1.31 mi 4
Empire Gardens Elementary School public K-5 1.34 mi 2
Muwekma Ohlone Middle public 6-8 1.43 mi 4
Anne Darling Elementary School public K-5 1.75 mi 2
River Glen School public K-8 1.87 mi 8
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School public K-6 2.00 mi 5
San Antonio Elementary School public K-5 2.06 mi 2
Learning In An Urban Community With High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) public K-5 2.07 mi 3
Herbert Hoover Middle School public 6-8 2.15 mi 4
Santee Elementary School public K-6 2.18 mi 4
Bridges Academy public 7-8 2.25 mi 2
Merritt Trace Elementary School public K-5 2.25 mi 5
Abraham Lincoln High School public 9-12 2.28 mi 7

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 20, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Kelly Dippel, (408) 888-8290.