
899 W SAN CARLOS ST # 1 SAN JOSE CA 95126
Excellent Live-Work Opportunity Near Willow Glen and Downtown San Jose
Marketing description
899 W San Carlos St presents a rare live-work opportunity in San Jose’s bustling West San Carlos corridor, offering a central location near Downtown San Jose, Willow Glen, Diridon Station, and Valley Fair. Zoned Mixed-Use Commercial within the Urban Village Plan, the property benefits from strong redevelopment potential driven by ongoing high-density, transit-oriented growth—across the W San Carlos and Sunol intersection in front are over 1,087 residential units built, 234 units under construction, and over 1,100 units proposed. The existing live-work configuration, with a commercial unit in front, primary house with a large basement, central yard, and 3-room ADU, offers a flexible layout for owner-users with a large team, or family, seeking usability, on-site living, and long-term land value upside.
Investment highlights
- Excellent Owner-User / Live-Work Opportunity - Great building for retail businesses and professional service providers seeking on-site live-work functionality on a busy corridor.
- Multiple Income Streams - Existing layout includes a front live-work unit, primary residence, and rear ADU, allowing for extra rental income.
- Functional Site Features - Central patio currently used as outdoor space can be converted into additional parking for customers, plus a large basement for storage.
- Attractive Future Land Value Upside - Zoned Mixed Use Commercial (MUC) and located within the West San Carlos Urban Village Plan, supporting higher-density, mixed-use, and transit-oriented redevelopment in the near future.
- Accessible Midtown Location - Short walk to Willow Glen, minutes from Downtown San Jose, Diridon Station, and down the road from San José State University and Westfield Valley Fair, providing convenient access to shopping, dining, transit, and major schools and employment centers.
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