396 Margaret Street

Welcome to the "Jewel Box on the Corner" of Margaret Street! This charming early 1900s Queen Anne style home, in the heart of Downtown San Jose's Reed Historic District, has many stories to tell. From the inviting covered front porch to the timeless architectural details, this home beautifully blends historic character with modern comfort. Period features include high ceilings, picture rail moldings, charismatic wallpaper, gleaming hardwood floors, original windows, elegant double pocket doors, original tiled decorative fireplace, & a classic clawfoot soaking tub. Thoughtful updates provide for today's conveniences, including central heating, new insulation, recessed LED lighting, a walk-in shower, inside laundry, organized walk-in closets, sheetrock installed after removal of all lath & plaster walls, & a fully equipped kitchen highlighted by a farmhouse sink & rare 1927 Occidental working gas stove & oven. Enjoy an almost 500sf finished basement, which can serve as a bonus-rec. room, or turn it into a JADU with its own private entrance, fenced yard, & half bathroom with space to add a shower. The wrought iron gate & fenced garden add to the period charm, while a solar-operated electric gate provides secure off-street parking. This is your opportunity to own a piece of history!

Days on Market

2 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$799,000

List Price

$799,000

On Market Date

Feb 20, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

9 - Central San Jose

Zip Code

95112

MLS ID

ML82035724

APN

472-24-076

Year Built

1907

Stories in Building

2

Possession

COE

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

2

Bath

2 (1/1)

Half on Ground Floor, Pass Through, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub

Parking

4

Electric Gate, Off-Street Parking, Parking Restrictions, Uncovered Parking

SQ FT

1,115

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

3,105.0

Lot Acres

0.071281 Acres

Kitchen

Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator

Cooling

Window / Wall Unit

Dining Room

Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room

Disclosures

Lead Base Disclosure, NHDS Report

Family Room

No Family Room

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile, Wood

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Post and Beam

Fire Place

Other

Heating

Central Forced Air - Gas

Laundry

Inside, Washer / Dryer

Possession

COE

Architectural Style

Victorian

Fee

Unavailable

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