526 Madera Ave, San Jose, CA, 95112
About This Home
Calling all contractors and investors! This 1,160 sq ft home in San Jose is priced for someone ready to roll up their sleeves and unlock its full potential. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, this property offers a solid layout with a separate dining area and family room great bones for a strategic renovation or floor plan reconfiguration. Character details include a dual gas-burning and wood-burning fireplace, a rare feature worth preserving or restoring as a centerpiece. Flooring throughout will need updating, offering a blank slate for a buyer with vision. No heating or cooling system is currently in place, presenting an opportunity to install a modern, energy-efficient system as part of a full renovation. A detached one-car garage adds storage and workspace potential during the remodel, with flexibility for future use as a workshop, studio, or ADU conversion (buyer to verify with the city). Located within the desirable San Jose Unified Elementary School District, this home is well-suited for a value-add renovation, flip, or rental repositioning project. Sold as-is bring your contractor and your vision.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Good Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Other
Family Room
- Features: Other
Features
- Flooring: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas,Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Other
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,160
- Total interior livable area: 1,160 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 23516070
- Zoning: LI
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 8,131 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Clara County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,665 | $43,980 |
| Home Insurance * | $93 | $1,116 |
| Property Taxes | $410 | $4,920 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $4,566 | $54,792 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Listed for sale | $725,000 |
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