January 26, 2008

Breaking the $500K Barrier in San Jose

forsale1 Breaking the $500K Barrier in San JosePrices continue to drop in San Jose – especially on the besieged East Side.  A “magic” number has been the $500K barrier; one year ago, it would have been unheard of to be able to purchase a single family home in San Jose for less than this magic number.  

Today, there are a number of very nice single family homes – predominately in East San Jose, that are selling for a list price of under $500K. 

One is located at 1167 Winslow Dr - a 4 bedroom 2 bath home listed at $499K.  With 1500 square feet, a nicely landscaped backyard, and hardware flooring – this is a great bargain.  The pricing is probably influenced by the “funky” paneling in the living room, or the 1950′s lineoleum in the kitchen.

Another is 1754 Biscayne Way, listed at $499,500.   This property has curb appeal with a nice brick front, and a really nice kitchen with tons of storage space.  It is a 3/2, with roughly 1K square feet.

13645 Marmont Way is a 4/2 with over 1800 square feet offered at $499,950.  It has gently arched entry ways from room to room, and Feng Shui compliant green walls!

Last but not least, 1601 Hermocilla Way is a modern styled home with 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths offered at $499k.  With 2178 square feet, this home is not only well-priced, it is also spacious!

Happy Bargain Hunting!


  • Brenda Keener

    Prices have dropped in many places at a rate greater than 20% - especially in East San Jose. I will double check the square footage, but I think you are right. The photos of the home make it look larger than it is, but that is the job of a good photographer.

  • Ummmm...

    On that 1601 Hermocilla Way place, it appears that 2178 sq feet is the lot size, the home itself is only 1338 square feet.
    If you want space, you'll have to walk to the Golf Course and playgrounds they surrounded the development with.
    But with a price reduction from the last sale amount of $643,000, (2006) it might be worth it.
    (Have prices really dropped by more than 20% in San Jose? Did the value of this place nearly triple in 6 years from $220,000? Ummmmm.)

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