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  • 470 S 3rd St

    San Jose, CA 95112

    Apartment building
    Studio-1 bed

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    Front porchLots of windowsCeiling fanSide gardenArt deco lightingCorner apartmentTiffany ceiling light
    If you want white walls and a sheet rocked box, this is not the apartment for you. This is restored Victorian one bedroom apartment in a 1922 city landmark building. 2 blocks from SJSU, 4 blks from City Hall, 3 blks from MLK library, Transit Mall, clubs and restaurants. The rent includes High Speed professionally monitored WIFI. This 1922 building is a San Jose City Landmark in one of the best neighborhoods and locations downtown. The apartment is a corner apartment on the first floor with lots of windows. The living room has custom paint; a ceiling fan; built in glass cabinets from 1922; hardwood floors custom window coverings and tiffany sconces. It is separated from the bedroom by French doors. The bedroom has custom paint; tiffany ceiling light and wood blind coverings. The entry area also has custom paint; tiffany sconces and matching ceiling fixture and hardwood floors. The kitchen is very large and has been renovated/restored custom paint, sink, faucet, lighted exhaust hood over the stove, and classic art deco lighting. It also has a 5-stage reverse osmosis water filter and a portable dishwasher. The front porch and side garden are common areas with seating areas, barbecue, chess board and WIFI. There is a laundry room in the building. The building also has a water softener system and secured bicycle storage room. This is a friendly building, clean and quiet with primarily young professionals. The apartment rent is $2,350 per month including, water, garbage and WIFI The building is rent controlled. The owner lives on the premises and takes care of all the upkeep and maintenance of the property. The apartment is occupied but I can show it to the right tenantafter giving the tenants 24 hour courtesy notice. It will be available November 15th. owner pays WIFI, Garbage, Water, Hot water. Renter only pays for electric and gas for the apartment.

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    • Dishwasher
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
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    • Hardwood

    Neighborhood: Downtown

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    Anchored by downtown San Jose, 95112 blends urban energy with historic character, from tree-lined Naglee Park and artsy Spartan Keyes to lively Japantown—one of the nation’s last—with street festivals, Roy’s Station coffee, and beloved mom‑and‑pop eateries. Weekends revolve around San Pedro Square Market’s food hall, SoFA galleries and live music, and strolls or bike rides along the Guadalupe River Trail to Backesto, Roosevelt, and Watson parks; it’s pet friendly and welcoming to students, professionals, and long‑time families. Grocery runs are easy with nearby Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, plus local markets; cafés like Academic Coffee and Philz, restaurants ranging from ramen to tacos, and local breweries such as Camino and Hapa’s fuel a strong dining scene. VTA light rail, quick access to 87/280/101, and proximity to Diridon Station make it commuter friendly, and San José State University adds college-town buzz. Recent Zillow market trends show a median rent around $2,700, with most listings $2,200–$3,500+.

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    What schools are assigned to 470 S 3rd St?

    The schools assigned to 470 S 3rd St include Gardner Elementary School, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High School.

    What neighborhood is 470 S 3rd St in?

    470 S 3rd St is in the Downtown neighborhood in San Jose, CA.