Japantown, San Jose
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it sponsors each July. A notable event that draws locals and revelers from miles around to experience the traditional taiko drumming, cultural dancing, storytelling and food.
There are three properties in the neighborhood currently on the market, Two of these-a single family home and a condo-have been listed for sometime, 107 days, respectively. The third, another condo, has been on the market for 21 days.
The newest listing is a 1,055-squarefoot condo located at 520 N. Fourth St. It is a two-bedroom/two-bath priced at $260,000 and was built in 1983-relatively new in comparison to many of this neighborhood's properties. This property is a short sale and needs some work.
The second condo listing is smaller at 876 square feet and is two bedrooms lone-bath. lt is located at 167E. Empire St. and priced at $209,900, This a bank-owned property with minimal listing details. Although these properties may need a little TLC, they represent a great opportunity to get into the Japantown neighborhood, In a typical real estate market, properties here are much higher than at present, The single-family home is unique as it's an attached property located in front of a property that looks to have been built more recently to take advantage of the large lot. It is 2,150 square feet and features four bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. It is priced at $479,000.
Several newer properties have been developed in recent years in Japanrown, These include: Mariani Square, with 45 lofts and JT4 row townhouses; Viridian at Bernal Park; Markethouse lofts with 53 units; the 2-unit Classics; and 800 N. First St. with 66 contemporary condominiums.
Mariani Square retains the feeling from its cannery history with a brick exterior, wood beamed ceilings and concrete slab doors. The town homes have attached two-car garages. Virdlan is adjacent to Bernal Park and offers master suites with walkin closets, dual sink marble counter tops in the bathroom, vaulted ceilings and granite slab counter tops in the kitchen. The units also have two·car tandem garages. Markethouse lofts arc light and open as one would expect with floor to ceiling windows. The building has secure underground parking and is across from Bernal Park. The Classics at Bernal Park town homes come with either dual master bedroom suites,or a three bedroom floor plan. The units feature tandem, two car garages and nicely landscaped common areas.
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