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

696 E Empire St
San Jose, CA 95112

Downtown
  • Studio
  • 1,559 sqft

$910,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,595/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$910,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,595/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Studio
1,559 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 696 E Empire St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1925
Living Area
1,559 sqft
Price/Sqft
$584
Parking
Garage

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 696 E Empire St, San Jose, CA. 696 E Empire St is in the Downtown neighborhood in San Jose, CA and in ZIP code 95112. This property has approximately 1,559 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4791 sqft and was built in 1925.
696 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112 is a studio, 1,559 sqft multi-family in Downtown, built in 1925. It last sold for $156,000 on Dec 30, 1993. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $910,300, with a rent estimate of $2,872/month.

Home Details for 696 E Empire St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Elevator

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 1951
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price History for 696 E Empire St

DatePriceEventSource
12/30/1993$156,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Downtown

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.05M
$32.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.2%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$731
$24MoM
Available listings
154
2MoM
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,043
Assessment$265,116
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 696 E Empire St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
565 N 12th St, San Jose, CA
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$1,095,000
05/29/26
6
4
2,014
718 N 16th St, San Jose, CA
0.41
Multi-Family Home
$900,000
02/13/26
2
2
1,450
392 N 12th St, San Jose, CA
0.24
Multi-Family Home
$840,000
07/16/26
6
6
2,900
421 N 13th St, San Jose, CA
0.17
Multi-Family Home
$1,503,888
01/05/26
8
7
2,968
775 N 14th St, San Jose, CA
0.49
Multi-Family Home
$849,000
11/03/25
2
2
1,152
326 N 19th St, San Jose, CA
0.38
Multi-Family Home
$1,240,000
08/18/25
6
2
2,175
N 9th St, San Jose, CA
0.39
Multi-Family Home
$1,110,000
01/23/26
1
2
2,280
791 N 14th St, San Jose, CA
0.51
Multi-Family Home
$1,000,000
07/06/26
4
2
1,894
688 N 11th St, San Jose, CA
0.38
Multi-Family Home
$1,358,000
10/28/25
8
8
2,806
S 6th St, San Jose, CA
0.41
Multi-Family Home
$1,340,625
11/10/25
4
2
4,500

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 696 E Empire St.
View nearby schools on GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Downtown
See Local Highlights
Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 627 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • 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 "
    1
    Flag
  • 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 "
    11
    Flag
  • 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 "
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Not so friendly neighbourhood. People are aloof or cordial at best. Not sure if this a result of Covid."
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "I live close to the college so their are students and young adults In the area. People are friendly and usually courteous."
    0
    Flag
  • 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! "
    0
    Flag
  • 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"
    15
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Yes! Tons of dogs! Cahill Park has dog groups that meet after work. It’s a fantastic park to take your dog."
    1
    Flag
  • 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."
    1
    Flag
  • 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! "
    0
    Flag
  • 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! "
    1
    Flag
  • 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."
    5
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Good concentration of schools and parks. There are restaurants and shops as well. There are lots of things to do."
    0
    Flag
  • 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 "
    23
    Flag
  • Rzamonp
    "Proximity to amenities all over the downtown area. Also, access to the MLK library, which is helpful if you have kids"
    4
    Flag
  • 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"
    7
    Flag
  • 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."
    13
    Flag
  • 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 "
    2
    Flag
  • 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. "
    8
    Flag
  • 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."
    10
    Flag
  • 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. "
    14
    Flag
  • Evan M.
    "San Pedro Market Square usually hosts many musicians during summertime, nice to come and spend time with your family and friends."
    0
    Flag
  • 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"
    0
    Flag
  • 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"
    3
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • 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. 🤷🏼‍♀️"
    8
    Flag
  • Paula
    "Yard sales, block parties, farmers market, other holiday events. Churches will put on events. Whole Foods right around corner. "
    0
    Flag
  • Daniel O.
    "I lived in area for 36 years and neighbors know each other. A variety of eateries, pubs, walking trails"
    5
    Flag
  • 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. "
    3
    Flag
  • 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"
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    2
    Flag
  • Rose M.
    "There is a dog friendly cafe/ restaurants. Dogs get catered to. Parks have clean up bags prvided. nice walking trails. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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 "
    2
    Flag
  • Sarahsmile311
    "Dog walking is welcome and ok. We walk our dogs twice daily and never have any issues or concerns about anything."
    1
    Flag
  • 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"
    0
    Flag
  • 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"
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    2
    Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature - Pet Friendly

363 pet-friendly rentals in San Jose, CA

Explore by feature - Garage

426 rentals with a garage in San Jose, CA

Explore by feature - Air Conditioning

603 rentals with air conditioning in San Jose, CA

Explore by feature - Pool

299 rentals with a pool in San Jose, CA

Explore by feature - Washer/dryer

585 rentals with a washer/dryer in San Jose, CA

Explore by feature - Outdoor Space

193 rentals with an outdoor space in San Jose, CA

Homes for sale near 696 E Empire St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 696 E Empire St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item