A stunning opportunity to invest in this timeless 1898 Queen Ann Victorian in downtown San Jose. This stunning building shines with 4 units, each 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Enter through the main front door and step back in time into the formal foyer with multiple layers of woodwork, detailed trim and custom touches and the grand staircase feature. The overall large square footage makes for 4 very spacious apartments with hardwood floors and streaming natural lights. Some units even have the original stain glass windows! The huge basement features tons of storage and laundry for the tenants use. This large corner lot has mature trees, grass, a detached carriage house with workshop and lots of storage and space for plenty of parking.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1898Year Built
9,442 sq ftLot Size
$486Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lynsie Gridley•DRE #01349340• Compass
Contact: 408-314-1315
Bought with Rayyan Fani•DRE #01951679• Keller Williams Palo Alto
A stunning opportunity to invest in this timeless 1898 Queen Ann Victorian in downtown San Jose. This stunning building shines with 4 units, each 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Enter through the main front door and step back in time into the formal foyer with multiple layers of woodwork, detailed trim and custom touches and the grand staircase feature. The overall large square footage makes for 4 very spacious apartments with hardwood floors and streaming natural lights. Some units even have the original stain glass
A stunning opportunity to invest in this timeless 1898 Queen Ann Victorian in downtown San Jose. This stunning building shines with 4 units, each 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Enter through the main front door and step back in time into the formal foyer with multiple layers of woodwork, detailed trim and custom touches and the grand staircase feature. The overall large square footage makes for 4 very spacious apartments with hardwood floors and streaming natural lights. Some units even have the original stain glass windows! The huge basement features tons of storage and laundry for the tenants use. This large corner lot has mature trees, grass, a detached carriage house with workshop and lots of storage and space for plenty of parking.
MLSListings #ML81649016
Jun 16, 2017
Sold
$1,250,000
$343/sq ft
May 11, 2017
Contingent
—
Apr 28, 2017
Listed
$1,098,000
$301/sq ft
+1
Fantastic investment opportunity to own this charming Victorian 4-plex located in the heart of San Jose. Four 1 bedroom, 1 bath units, featuring a total of 3642 sq. ft. on a spacious 9522 lot. Great investment or income property. Home needs cosmetic and mechanical updates throughout. Prime location close to everything! * * Please do not disturb occupants, offers are subject to inspection * * This incredible opportunity will not last!
SDMLS #301712481
Jun 16, 2017
Sold
$1,250,000
$343/sq ft
Apr 28, 2017
Listed
$1,098,000
$301/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 1996
Sold
$222,000
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 17, 1989
Sold
$368,000
$101/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,639 (+6.0%)
$1,254,957 + $946,629
$2,201,586
2024
$24,193 (+2.2%)
$1,230,350 + $497,607
$1,727,957
2023
$23,669 (+1.1%)
$1,206,226 + $487,850
$1,694,076
2022
$23,408 (+2.6%)
$1,182,575 + $478,285
$1,660,860
2021
$22,823 (+5.5%)
$1,159,388 + $468,907
$1,628,295
2020
$21,637 (+18.7%)
$1,136,655 + $459,713
$1,596,368
2019
$18,236 (+1.2%)
$1,125,000 + $455,000
$1,580,000
2018
$18,023 (+138.3%)
$925,956 + $374,544
$1,300,500
2017
$7,564 (+3.2%)
$177,010 + $212,265
$389,275
2016
$7,332 (+1.2%)
$177,010 + $212,265
$389,275
2015
$7,248 (+23.1%)
$173,540 + $208,103
$381,643
2014
$5,887 (+3.4%)
$167,586 + $200,963
$368,549
2012
$5,692 (+1.6%)
$166,829 + $200,055
$366,884
2011
$5,604 (+1.1%)
$163,558 + $196,133
$359,691
2010
$5,544 (+1.7%)
$160,351 + $192,288
$352,639
2009
$5,451 (+6.3%)
$159,153 + $190,851
$350,004
2008
$5,127
$156,404 + $187,554
$343,958
Tax history for 297 E Reed St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,639 (+6.0%)
$1,254,957 + $946,629
$2,201,586
2024
$24,193 (+2.2%)
$1,230,350 + $497,607
$1,727,957
2023
$23,669 (+1.1%)
$1,206,226 + $487,850
$1,694,076
2022
$23,408 (+2.6%)
$1,182,575 + $478,285
$1,660,860
2021
$22,823 (+5.5%)
$1,159,388 + $468,907
$1,628,295
2020
$21,637 (+18.7%)
$1,136,655 + $459,713
$1,596,368
2019
$18,236 (+1.2%)
$1,125,000 + $455,000
$1,580,000
2018
$18,023 (+138.3%)
$925,956 + $374,544
$1,300,500
2017
$7,564 (+3.2%)
$177,010 + $212,265
$389,275
2016
$7,332 (+1.2%)
$177,010 + $212,265
$389,275
2015
$7,248 (+23.1%)
$173,540 + $208,103
$381,643
2014
$5,887 (+3.4%)
$167,586 + $200,963
$368,549
2012
$5,692 (+1.6%)
$166,829 + $200,055
$366,884
2011
$5,604 (+1.1%)
$163,558 + $196,133
$359,691
2010
$5,544 (+1.7%)
$160,351 + $192,288
$352,639
2009
$5,451 (+6.3%)
$159,153 + $190,851
$350,004
2008
$5,127
$156,404 + $187,554
$343,958
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,522 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1898
Sq. Ft.
3,642
Year built
1898
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Santa Clara County
APN
47228036
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
R-M
Residence District (Multiple Unit Per Lot)
The purpose of the multiple residence district is to reserve land for the construction, use and occupancy of higher density residential development and higher density residential-commercial mixed use development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Dec 12, 2001 • Final
Multiple attached dwellings
ADU
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Common Parking Area, Detached
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters
Trash Expense: $1,230
Utility Expenses: $309
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: San Jose Unified
High School District: San Jose Unified
Location Information
Easy access from 280 and 7th Street exit. Feel free to park in back lot, access from 7th.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,642
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,522 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: 1898
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 47228036
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
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Herbert Hoover Middle School
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4/10
Abraham Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
7/10
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