




188 N 18th St, San Jose, CA, 95112
About This Home
Step inside to an open floor plan featuring a spacious living room that flows into a large dining area and an oversized kitchen with sliding glass doors. Offering approximately 1,456 sq. ft. of living space, this home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with the second bathroom (permits unknown). The home also features a basement, providing valuable additional storage space, while the long driveway offers plenty of off-street parking. The backyard is ready for your personal vision, whether you dream of entertaining, gardening, or creating your own outdoor retreat. Full of character and opportunity, this fixer-upper is ideal for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to renovate, customize, and build equity. Bring your vision and make this home your own! Conveniently located in Central San Jose, this home is just minutes from Downtown San Jose, Japantown, San Jose State University, major freeways, shopping, dining, and public transportation, making it an excellent opportunity in a highly desirable location.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Fixer
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: TarGravel
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Bathroom
- Features: StallShower
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family Room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central Forced Air
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,456
- Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 46713042
- Zoning: R2
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 3,400 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 | $4,298 | $51,576 |
| Home Insurance * | $109 | $1,308 |
| Property Taxes | $481 | $5,772 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $5,286 | $63,432 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
| 2018-09-19 | Listing removed | $750,000 |
| 2018-09-18 | Listed for sale | $750,000 |
| 2018-07-27 | Pending sale | $750,000 |
| 2018-04-03 | Listed for sale | $750,000 |
| 2016-02-16 | Listing removed | $548,888 |
| 2015-10-19 | Price change | $548,888 |
| 2015-08-06 | Price change | $549,000 |
| 2015-06-05 | Listed for sale | $599,000 |
