Opportunity knocks at 1225 S King Rda classic mid-century ranch-style home in the heart of San Jose's vibrant Tropicana Village. This single-story 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom offers 1,040 sq ft of living space on a spacious lot, perfect for a homeowner with vision or a savvy investor. Low maintenance front and backyard. The back is primarily cemented, but still offers fruit trees. Covered cemented Patio and long drive way for boat or RV. Ample space for an ADU with its private entrance. Conveniently located near Story & King retail, dining, schools, and BART/Highway 101 access. Minutes from Downtown, San Pedro Square Market, and fine dining. Whether you're looking to renovate, rent, or reimaginethis is the canvas you've been waiting for!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
5,401 sq ftLot Size
$780Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ofelia Vargas•DRE #01366340• eXp Realty of California, Inc
•707-310-5107 (agent)
•ofelia.vargas@fastagents.com (agent)
Bought with Elizabeth Cuevas-Gonzalez•DRE #02048414
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
48609052
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
R-1-8
Residence District (8du per acre)
The purpose of the single-family residence district is to reserve land for the construction, use and occupancy of single-family subdivisions. The allowable density range for the R-1 districts is one to eight dwelling units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Nov 8, 1989 • Final
Building
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Fireplace Features: Brick, Dining Room, Family Room, Wood Burning
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
# of Stories: 1
Room Information
Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
ADU 2nd Unit: No
Property Condition: Fixer
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,401
Lot Size Acres: 0.124
Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Lot Features: Low Maintenance
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Santa Clara
Elementary School District: Alum Rock Union Elem
Middle Or Junior School District: San Jose Unified
High School District: Alum Rock Union Elem
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 48609052
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
O. S. Hubbard Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
William C. Overfelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
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