Perched atop the building as a top-floor penthouse residence, 951 S. 12th Street, Apt. 310 offers a rare combination of turnkey condition, thoughtful design, and an unbeatable downtown San Jose locationideal for a young professional, first-time buyer, or small family seeking both comfort and connectivity in the heart of Silicon Valley. This 1,211 SF condominium features a spacious, functional layout with abundant natural light, enhanced privacy from its penthouse location, and a move-in-ready interior that allows the next owner to enjoy the home immediately, without deferred maintenance or renovation headaches. The unit includes assigned parking (Space #152) and is located within the well-established University Gardens Condominium Owners Association, a thoughtfully planned 139-unit community blending historic preservation with modern urban living. Built in 1992, University Gardens is known for fostering a true sense of community while supporting entry-level and market-rate housing through a collaborative effort with the City of San Jose Housing Department. The project consists of one-, two-, and three-bedroom flats. The community was developed by Fountain Lane Properties (David Neale) and designed by Carrasco & Associates Architects.
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Price
$649,000
Days On Site
2 Days
Bedrooms
2
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,211 sqft
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
N/A
Year Built
1992
MLS® Number
ML82032106
Status
Active
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$735 monthly
Sq Ft Source
N/A
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General Features
Cross Street
Bestor Street & South 12th Street
Direction Faces
Southeast
Disclosures
Natural Hazard DisclosureNHDS Report
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Number Of Stories
1
Parking
Covered
Parking Spaces
1
Property Sub Type
Condominium
Sewer
Public Sewer
SqFt Total
1211
Zoning
R1
Interior Features
Appliances
Washer/Dryer
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Family Room
Fireplaces
1
Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Forced AirCentral
Interior
Breakfast Bar
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Exterior Features
Pool Features
Fenced
Roof
Shingle
Community Features
Association Amenities
Roof Deck
Association Dues
735
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
School District
San Jose Unified
Schools
School District
San Jose Unified
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listed by of Andres Lopez of Marcus & Millichap (408) 421-4703
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