This is in a great downtown location 4 blocks from Japan Town, 2 blocks from City Hall, 4 blocks from the light rail station, 1/2 block to a grocery store and 15 minutes walking to San Pedro Square, St. James Park and other downtown amenities. The block is clean, quiet and friendly with turn of the century houses.
This is a one-bedroom 1 and 1/2 bath Victorian apartment in a quiet 1876 San Jose Landmark Building. It is a first-floor apartment with beautiful bay windows, that has been recently restored/renovated.
The living room has 12-foot ceilings, stained glass window, 7 foot tall windows with a view of a lovely historic neighborhood. It has original restored hardwood flooring, bay windows that look out to a 3-tiered fountain, high efficiency heater/fireplace, remote controlled Gyro dual ceiling fan and period sconce and period wallpaper frieze. It has custom shutters and wood mini blind window coverings
The bedroom is also custom painted, a large stained glass window, hand[ainted wall frieze, original built-in cabinet and dresser, original restired hardwood floors, and period chandelier and sconce. It also has custom shutters and wood mini blind window coverings
The kitchen has hickory custom cabinets, large farm house sink, gas stove and convection oven, 3 door refrigerator with water dispenser, convection microwave and 5 stage reverse osmosis water filter. There are two stained glass windows which match the stained glass upper cabinet doors, breakfast area, remote controlled skylight and second entrance back door.
There is also a large walk in closet with 3 rows of upper shelving and additional storage space.
The main bathroom has a pedestal sink, large clawfoot bathtub with a waterfall shower, large fully mirrored medicine cabinet and built in shelving area.
There is also a half bath off the kitchen with and onyx sink, custom made cabinet and copper painted walls and pressed tin ceiling.
There is a common laundry area for all the tenants to use with 2 washers and dryers.
There is a front porch, side garden and large back yard area, vegetable garden, fire pit and barbecue for all the tenants to enjoy. There is also a separate bicycle storage shed. The building has new plumbing, electric, a water softener system, sewer and is earthquake proofed.
Parking is on site and also included in the rent. The building and grounds have an office quality WIFI system in the building and a professional IT person on call.
The tenants are young professionals in this quiet and friendly property, The neighborhood is primarily historic homes, well established and quiet. The owner takes care of all the upgrades and repairs. The building is also rent controlled.
If you are interested and respond to this posting I will send you some questions (no personal information) I have and give you the opportunity to ask me any questions. Pleae check your spam folder for a response.
If you would prefer a sheetrock box with low ceilings, all the walls painted white, and no outside useable area then do not respond to this ad.
landlord pays Professional WIFI, water, hot water, garbage, sewer. Tenant pays for electric and gas for their apt. only. No charge for parking or WIFI.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,850/mo
255 N 5th St #2, San Jose, CA 95112
1beds
900sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Mon Dec 1 2025
Cats, small dogs OK
Window unit
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
Side gardenFront porchFirst-floor apartmentRemote controlled skylightBeautiful bay windowsLarge farm house sinkVegetable garden
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 23, 2025 at 07:03am
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Walk In Closet
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Garden, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Hot water included in rent, Sewage included in rent, Walk In Closet, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Jose
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,850$3/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $2,850$3/sqft |
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| 9/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,850$3/sqft |
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| 8/29/2024 | Listing removed | $2,850$3/sqft |
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| 8/11/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,850$3/sqft |
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