540 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
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OFF MARKET

$1,520,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 850 sqft

540 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112

Downtown
Est. Refi. Payment $9,287/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 19, 2017 for $1,210,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.52M
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Decreased$62K (-3.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$311K (+25.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +11% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.52M
August 2026$1.52M
July 2026$1.53M
June 2026$1.58M
May 2026$1.54M
April 2026$1.57M
March 2026$1.55M
February 2026$1.56M
January 2026$1.51M
2025
2024
2023
2020

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
255 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA
0.71
Apartment
$4,360,000
02/26/26
1
1
500
88 Eastwood Ct, San Jose, CA
1.45
Apartment
$1,135,000
12/31/25
2
1
750
162 E San Salvador St, San Jose, CA
1.29
Apartment
$1,325,000
09/18/25
1
1
550
640 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA
0.62
Apartment
$1,500,000
05/29/26
-
3,786
20 S 2nd St #332, San Jose, CA
0.96
Apartment
$450,000
08/24/26
1
1
887
584 N 2nd St, San Jose, CA
0.65
Apartment
$1,900,000
12/02/25
-
4,644
555 S 10th St, San Jose, CA
1.36
Apartment
$7,600,000
12/03/25
2
2
900
393 N 5th St, San Jose, CA
0.50
Apartment
$2,920,000
03/04/26
-
7,924
445 N 1st St, San Jose, CA
0.75
Apartment
$1,950,000
09/26/25
4
1
1,860
132 E Reed St, San Jose, CA
1.54
Apartment
$1,350,000
06/05/26
8
8
3,940
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
531 N 12th St, San Jose, CA 95112
0.08
$928,300
3
1
925
Off Market
449 N 12th St, San Jose, CA 95112
0.08
$1,183,800
3
2
1,012
Off Market
467 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112
0.08
$1,287,900
3
3
1,350
Off Market
411 N 12th St, San Jose, CA 95112
0.11
$1,158,900
3
2
1,141
Off Market
409 N 12th St, San Jose, CA 95112
0.11
$1,190,000
2
1
1,152
Recently Sold
436 N 12th St, San Jose, CA 95112
0.11
$1,600,000
3
2
1,920
For Sale
471 N 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112
0.14
$1,038,900
2
1.5
868
Off Market
565 N 12th St, San Jose, CA 95112
0.14
$1,095,000
6
4
2,014
Recently Sold
424 N 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112
0.12
$1,233,600
4
3
1,808
Off Market
421 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112
0.13
$1,503,888
8
7
2,968
Recently Sold
403 N 12th St, San Jose, CA 95112
0.14
$1,088,888
2
2
1,092
Recently Sold
402 N 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112
0.15
$1,288,000
5
2.5
1,712
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1910
850 sqft
$1,789/sqft

About this House

A bit outdated, not the cleanest, but very spacious. Upstairs. Rent is low due to temporary lease only. Normal rent would be $1800+ and after remodel $2400. Minimum stay is 3 months and maximum is 6 months, no exceptions. Looking for someone who just needs a temporary place.

$5000 minimum monthly income, please send me your employer name and income if not entered into Zillow, etc. I Will not respond to those that don't have their income and job info loaded.

No section 8

Extra storage

NO PETS/NO SMOKING

This is 6 month Limited Lease/Sublease, only from July 1 2018- Dec 31 2018
540 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 850 sqft apartment in Downtown, built in 1910. It last sold for $1,210,000 on Sep 19, 2017. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2018 with an asking price of $1,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 10, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,520,500, with a rent estimate of $2,301/month.

Home Details for 540 E Empire St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 4

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 10, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Jun 19, 2018
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$1,200
Jun 15, 2018
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$1,200
Sep 19, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,210,000

Market trends in Downtown

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.05M
$4KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.5%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$730
$1MoM
Available listings
152
3MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 628 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 48 % Say parking is easy

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say kids play outside

  • 39 % Say it's quiet

  • 35 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 38 years. I like how the neighbors care about each other. Everyone knows their immediate neighbors and often more."
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  • Tdvxqr9ctw
    "Cars drive fast in the street it may draw concern however its not a huge issue just something to keep in mind when taking walks. Houses are beautiful to talk around "
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  • Pavan Testing
    "Lovely Neighborhood. Easy to commute. Friendly neighborhood area. Close to Japan Town, Downtown, Opposite to e-bike rental. Close to the restaurants, coffee shops, VTA stations "
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  • Joey
    "It’s busy getting in and out of downtown every day during the week . It’s a nightmare with the bike lanes making the roads more difficult and congested to navigate through "
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  • Trulia User
    "KEMAH is a great place to live with great restaurants. Very safe for kids. The boardwalk is a great place to eat for both tourists and locals. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not so friendly neighbourhood. People are aloof or cordial at best. Not sure if this a result of Covid."
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  • Trulia User
    "I live close to the college so their are students and young adults In the area. People are friendly and usually courteous."
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  • Trulia User
    "Playing basketball at Ryland Park! It’s a great way to celebrate the park. Basketball, dogs, barbecue, good friends and family. Just a really great place to live! "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 40 years. It has become a go to area for tech workers while keeping its charm. Neighbors usually know one another and look out for each other"
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  • Trulia User
    "Yes! Tons of dogs! Cahill Park has dog groups that meet after work. It’s a fantastic park to take your dog."
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  • Trulia User
    "this is a major street and there are lots of cars that drive by. There is a homeless community/village nearby and there are people that pass by from that area that can be unpredictable. during the day it is nice and the neighborhood behind is lovely for walks."
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  • Trulia User
    "My husband walks five minutes to his office in downtown. I work in Willow Glen’s downtown and it’s a five minute drive. We are blessed to be so lucky! "
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  • Trulia User
    "Love this historic neighborhood with its beautiful Craftsman bungalows and great location! Google will be breaking ground soon and will be located within walking distance for anyone who lives here. SAP Pavilion is a 10 minute walk to catch Shark games & concert as well as a wonderful Whole Foods Market, restaurants & shopping on the historic Alameda! "
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  • Trulia User
    "We love this neighborhood. The community here is great! Neighbors look out for each other and there are plenty of parks. Folks are down-to-earth with big hearts."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good concentration of schools and parks. There are restaurants and shops as well. There are lots of things to do."
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  • Karen D. R.
    "Homeless are a huge issue here. Over crowded and too many businesses next to family homes. Street parking is hard to find "
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  • Rzamonp
    "Proximity to amenities all over the downtown area. Also, access to the MLK library, which is helpful if you have kids"
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  • Mariadelosangelos
    "The commute is great all major freeways are with in 10min drive. Access to busses and vta is also with in blocks. I would say it’s the number one reason why I live here"
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  • Kennethkomatsu
    "I’ve lived in downtown San Jose for 5 years and there’s never a dull moment. It’s also great a lot of things are nearby as well."
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  • Hortenciamartin83
    "What Dog owners would like about living in this neighborhood is that there are a couple of large city parks with in walking distance "
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  • Arianna C.
    "Not that many dogs, no where for them to play and be free, too much traffic, too small a space. I can't think of anything they would like about raising a dog in a highly dense downtown neighborhood. "
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  • Alex D.
    "I've lived in this area for some years now. It's really calm and comforting. There are many restaurants and stores within a three mile radius."
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  • Nikitasaurus
    "The “can I speak to the managers” are about 1 in 20. Most people are very caring and friendly. There are a fair amount of homeless people in the area who break into whatever they can, including to shower in our private community. I feel unsafe walking after dark. Lots of families and dogs, if that’s what you care about. "
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  • Evan M.
    "San Pedro Market Square usually hosts many musicians during summertime, nice to come and spend time with your family and friends."
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  • Danielle G.
    "San Pedro square market is right here with great food and drinks plus entertainment. We have parades and races etc pass through this neighborhood"
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  • Janny S.
    "There is a lot of homeless people living in the streets here and a lot of theft & break ins, I personally would raise kids here it’s not that safe"
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  • Zflowers
    "To many homeless people on sidewalks and drifters. Not enough dog parks or areas to walk safely. It use to be nice 3 years ago when we first lived here."
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  • Mackenzie N.
    "downtown sj is a cross between sf and santa cruz. honestly the area is very expensive, not expensive like sf but still. you could live somewhere else for cheaper and have a better quality of life. 🤷🏼‍♀️"
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  • Paula
    "Yard sales, block parties, farmers market, other holiday events. Churches will put on events. Whole Foods right around corner. "
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  • Daniel O.
    "I lived in area for 36 years and neighbors know each other. A variety of eateries, pubs, walking trails"
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  • Michelle A.
    "I don’t have a whole lot to say about this neighborhood that’s so special besides the screams sometimes you hear or the nice random cats all over the place! You can tell who is local and who is brand new like myself and it’s been fun and all but paying to park in front of my home and not promised a spot is horrible and frustrating. "
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  • Tom M.
    "see people walking to dogs quite often the sidewalks are very well paved and wide so plenty of space, multiple small parks and few larger ones where there is lots of green space"
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  • Carlos M.
    "I see several homeless and drugs use around downtown. I like my neighbors and the services near by but don’t like to see homeless around."
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  • Rose M.
    "There is a dog friendly cafe/ restaurants. Dogs get catered to. Parks have clean up bags prvided. nice walking trails. "
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  • Lakaltsas
    "This is a great place to raise kids. Do your homework on schools. There are many great options. We sent our kids to Catholic school which was a great for us but there are also several public schools. "
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  • Anthony V.
    "Easy and fast no matter where I have to go I just deal with it as best as possible .. I don’t mind the commute do have my limitations "
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  • Sarahsmile311
    "Dog walking is welcome and ok. We walk our dogs twice daily and never have any issues or concerns about anything."
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  • Samkrammw
    "6.2 miles to Santa Clara take an hour during rush hour traffic. I would rather take public transit but there is no good transit here"
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  • Edwin.balli
    "The dog park amenities and ability to take to various nearby parks. There’s enough stations offering dog bags to clean up after your pet"
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  • Krieg W.
    "15 minute drive to surrounding cities such as Santa Clara, Milpitas, and Willow Glen. 20 minute drive to Bart station. VTA light rail 10 minute walk away."
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Frequently asked questions about 540 E Empire St

  • What is 540 E Empire St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 540 E Empire St in San Jose, CA is $1,520,500.
  • What is the price history for 540 E Empire St?
    540 E Empire St in San Jose, CA last sold for $1,210,000 in September 2017.
  • Is San Jose a buyer's or seller's market?
    San Jose is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in San Jose?
    The median sale price in San Jose is $1.05M. That is up $4K from the prior month.
  • Does 540 E Empire St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 540 E Empire St in San Jose, CA has laundry facilities.
  • Does 540 E Empire St have parking?
    Yes, 540 E Empire St in San Jose, CA has on-site parking.

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