1884 Topeka Avenue

Exceptional opportunity to live in San Jose's highly desirable Rose Garden neighborhood. Ideal for a homeowner looking to get into this wonderful neighborhood who wants to build equity by updating the home to their liking. The house has a very functional floor plan that features: a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining area, a separate family room, a kitchen with an informal dining area, two large bedrooms, a bathroom in between the bedrooms with a bathtub and separate shower stall, a laundry room, and a 1/4 basement with a mechanical area for the furnace and water heater. There are hardwood floors in the entry, living room, formal dining area, hallway, both bedrooms, and closets. The interior has been freshly painted and a new roof was installed on the house in 2024. The large lot (7,500 sf) may allow for expansion. The property is located within a few blocks of Trace Elementary, Hoover Middle, and Lincoln High School. Neighborhood favorites like Zanotto's, Bill's Cafe, the Rose Garden Branch Library, and the beautiful, award-winning Rose Garden Municipal Park are within three blocks. The Alameda, downtown San Jose, Hwys 280 and 880, and the airport are just minutes away.

Days on Market

1 day

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,370,000

List Price

$1,370,000

On Market Date

Nov 1, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

9 - Central San Jose

Zip Code

95126

MLS ID

ML82066283

APN

274-21-021

Year Built

1941

Stories in Building

1

Possession

COE

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

2

Bath

1

Stall Shower, Tub

Parking

2

Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, On Street

SQ FT

1,446

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

7,500.0

Lot Acres

0.172176 Acres

Kitchen

220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Electric

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen

Disclosures

NHDS Report

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Flooring

Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter, Post and Pier

Fire Place

Wood Burning

Heating

Central Forced Air - Gas

Laundry

Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside

Possession

COE

Fee

Unavailable

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