This is a one-bedroom 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.
It has 12-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, 7 foot tall windows with a view of a lovely historic neighborhood. The living room has original hardwood flooring, bay windows that look out to a 3-tiered fountain, a remote controlled ceiling fan, high efficiency heater/fireplace, dual ceiling fans and period sconce and wallpaper.
The bedroom is also custom painted, a large stained glass window, original built-in cabinet, original hardwood floors, and period chandelier.
The kitchen has new custom cabinets, large farm house sink, new gas stove, new refrigerator, new 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 back door and a half bath to the side.
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 and period correct gravity toilet.
The second bathroom is victorian design with an onyx sink.
This is in a great downtown location 4 blocks from Japan Town, 2 blocks from City Hall, 4 blocks from the light rail station, block to a grocery store and 15 minutes walking to San Pedro Square, St. James Park and other downtown amenities.
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, and is earthquake proofed.
WIFI is included, there is a new office level WIFI system in the building and back yard and a professional IT person on call.
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
$2,850/mo
255 N 5th St #2, San Jose, CA 95112
1beds
900sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Wed Nov 5 2025
Cats, dogs OK
Window unit
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
Side gardenVictorian apartmentFront porchNew microwaveNew refrigeratorFirst-floor apartmentRemote controlled skylight
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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: 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, 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 |
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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 |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
8/29/2024 | Listing removed | $2,850$3/sqft |
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8/11/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,850$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals |