About 526 Madera Avenue
Calling all contractors and investors! This 1,160 sq ft home in San Jose is priced for someone ready to roll up their sleeves and unlock its full potential. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, this property offers a solid layout with a separate dining area and family room great bones for a strategic renovation or floor plan reconfiguration. Character details include a dual gas-burning and wood-burning fireplace, a rare feature worth preserving or restoring as a centerpiece. Flooring throughout will need updating, offering a blank slate for a buyer with vision. No heating or cooling system is currently in place, presenting an opportunity to install a modern, energy-efficient system as part of a full renovation. A detached one-car garage adds storage and workspace potential during the remodel, with flexibility for future use as a workshop, studio, or ADU conversion (buyer to verify with the city). Located within the desirable San Jose Unified Elementary School District, this home is well-suited for a value-add renovation, flip, or rental repositioning project. Sold as-is bring your contractor and your vision.
Features of 526 Madera Avenue
| MLS® # | ML82054273 |
|---|---|
| Price | $725,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1.00 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 1,160 |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 526 Madera Avenue |
|---|---|
| City | San Jose |
| County | Santa Clara |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95112 |
Amenities
| # of Garages | 1 |
|---|---|
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Heating | Other |
|---|---|
| Cooling | None |
| Fireplace | No |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Gas, Wood Burning |
| # of Stories | 1 |
| Stories | One Story |
Exterior
| Foundation | Other |
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School Information
| District | San Jose Unified |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | July 15th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Zoning | LI |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | David Gomez |
|---|---|
| Office | eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc. |
