396 Margaret Street, San Jose, CA 95112

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396 Margaret Street,San Jose, CA 95112
$799,000
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  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,115 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: brian schwatka
Office: kw bay area estates
MLS#:ML82035724
Source:CRMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$799,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$716.59

About this home

Welcome to the "Jewel Box on the Corner" of Margaret Street! This charming early 1900s Queen Anne style home, in the heart of Downtown San Jose's Reed Historic District, has many stories to tell. From the inviting covered front porch to the timeless architectural details, this home beautifully blends historic character with modern comfort. Period features include high ceilings, picture rail moldings, charismatic wallpaper, gleaming hardwood floors, original windows, elegant double pocket doors, original tiled decorative fireplace, & a classic clawfoot soaking tub. Thoughtful updates provide for today's conveniences, including central heating, new insulation, recessed LED lighting, a walk-in shower, inside laundry, organized walk-in closets, sheetrock installed after removal of all lath & plaster walls, & a fully equipped kitchen highlighted by a farmhouse sink & rare 1927 Occidental working gas stove & oven. Enjoy an almost 500sf finished basement, which can serve as a bonus-rec.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1907
  • Listing ID #:ML82035724
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:February 21, 2026 at 02:36 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Living area:1,115 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Wall Window Units

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition
  • Year built:1907
  • Building area:1,115 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.07 Acres

Schools

  • High school:Abraham Lincoln
  • Middle school:Herbert Hoover
  • Elementary school:Lowell

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$799,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$716.59
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