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42 Union Street, San Jose, CA, 95110
Victorian Duplex with Updated Units

42 Union Street San Jose, CA 95110

For Sale
$1,175,000

Victorian duplex built in 1889 with two updated residences, each featuring modern flooring and renovated kitchens.

Property Size1,784 SF
Price / SF$658.63
Days on Market19

Property Features for 42 Union Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,784 SF
Property subtype
Multi Family

Building Details

Year Built
1889
Listing Agency: Akimax Lending
Listed By: Juan J Coss · License #01783280
Source: Exitrealty
Added: Jul 6 Changed: Jul 23 Last Checked: Jul 23 at 3:22PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

42 Union Street is a Victorian duplex built in 1889 that has been thoughtfully updated throughout. The property offers two separate units: an upper unit with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and a lower unit with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Both residences feature high ceilings, modern LVP flooring, and renovated kitchens with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and white shaker cabinetry.

Each unit also provides outdoor space. The upper unit opens to a covered deck with views of the backyard, while the lower level includes its own private patio area. Additional updates include refreshed plumbing and electrical, along with fresh interior finishes.

Set on an expansive lot, the duplex includes a long driveway accommodating multiple vehicles or RVs. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown San Jose and the future Google Village development, the property also offers easy access to Highways 280, 101, and 87.

Key Highlights

  • Victorian duplex built in 1889 with two updated units in San Jose
  • Upper unit: 4BD/2BA with high ceilings, modern LVP flooring, and renovated kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances
  • Lower unit: 3BD/2BA with high ceilings, modern LVP flooring, and renovated kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $59.9k $33.60
− Vacancy −$2.6k −$1.43
EGI $57.4k $32.17
− OpEx −$17.2k −$9.65
NOI $40.2k $22.52
1,784 SF · lease $33.60/SF/yr · vacancy 4.27% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$573.8K
$502.1K – $669.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,168 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.42%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$530.1K
$463.8K – $618.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $37,107 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.16%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.08M
$942.7K – $1.26M (±1% cap)
NOI $75,419 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.42%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

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Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Victorian duplex built in 1889 with two updated residences, each featuring modern flooring and renovated kitchens.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 42 Union Street San Jose, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,175,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Victorian duplex built in 1889 with two updated units in San Jose; Upper unit: 4BD/2BA with high ceilings, modern LVP flooring, and renovated kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances; Lower unit: 3BD/2BA with high ceilings, modern LVP flooring, and renovated kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances
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