655 N 5th St Rare Japantown Gem! Located in the heart of historic Japantown, a tight-knit walkable community. Just steps to Roys Coffee, dining, shops, weekly farmer's markets, & lively festivals like the Obon Festival and more. Homes on this charming street rarely hit the market! Fully remodeled down to the studs in 2023, this residence blends style, comfort & efficiency with new plumbing, upgraded electrical, HVAC, insulated walls, dual-pane windows, Energy Star appliances, smooth Level 5 walls & recessed lighting throughout. Spacious primary suite features walk-in closet and motion-sensor lighting. Bathrooms have Toto-bidets. Thoughtful upgrades include tankless water heater, large-capacity washer/dryer & under-cabinet kitchen lighting. Exterior offers manicured front & back lawns with auto sprinklers, plus an expansive backyard w/ mature lemon & persimmon trees, gas hookup for grill & huge potential for ADU or expansion. Pride of ownership truly shows in this home. It has been meticulously cared for & is fully move-in ready. This home offers the perfect blend of modern living & vibrant community in one of San Jose's most beloved neighborhoods.
Sold for $1,500,000 on 09/12/25
$1,500,000
655 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112
3beds
1,580sqft
Single Family Residence,
Built in 1941
6,348 Square Feet Lot
$1,488,100 Zestimate®
$949/sqft
$4,558 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,488,100
$1.37M - $1.62M
$4,558/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 15, 2025 at 05:38am
Listed by:
Nancy On 02181637 408-691-7524,
Aspire Homes 408-337-6938,
Axis Team 70010248 408-320-8584,
Aspire Homes
Bought with:
Cheryl Okuno, 01051270
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82019040
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Oven/Range, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,580
- Total interior livable area: 1,580 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, On Street, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Storage Shed Structure, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,348 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 24941007
- Zoning: RM
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence,
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Jose
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
- Listing terms: FHA, VALoan, CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2025 | Sold | $1,500,000+19%$949/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82019040 | ||
| 4/22/2024 | Sold | $1,261,000+67%$798/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 3/21/2023 | Sold | $755,000+18.2%$478/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 3/3/2007 | Sold | $639,000$404/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,472 +500.9% | $948,600 +1597% |
| 2023 | $2,075 +4.6% | $55,900 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,984 +5.3% | $54,805 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Grant Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Muwekma Ohlone MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10San Jose High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: SanJoseUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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