554 N 21st Street, San Jose, CA 95112

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,547 sqft

Property Description

Fantastic opportunity in Empire Gardens, one of San Joses most established neighborhoods. This property offers the perfect chance to create your dream home with a great head start already in place. The main residence is move-in ready and features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across approximately 1,547 sq ft of single-story living space. Built in 1986, the home offers an open, spacious feel with a large eat-in kitchen, adjoining dining area, and comfortable living spaces. A separate indoor laundry room with added storage enhances everyday convenience. The detached 2-car garage has been converted into a 1-bedroom, 1-bath ADU (permit status unknown; buyer to verify), providing excellent potential for extended family, rental income, or a private workspace. Set on an expansive ~8,850 sq ft lot, the property offers ample space to relax, entertain, garden, or explore future expansion possibilities (buyer to verify). A deep driveway provides abundant off-street parking. Whether youre looking to customize, invest, or simply move in and enjoy, this property presents opportunity at every turn.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 29, 2026

Data Last Updated:

April 30, 2026 at 4:17PM

Listing Office:

Coldwell Banker Realty : (408) 355-1500

Listing Agent:

Mike Wenstrand : 408-387-3885

MLS ID:

ML82041688

Interior

• Appliances: Vented Exhaust Fan
• A/C: None
• Heating:
• Fireplace: Living RoomWood BurningFireplace

Exterior

• Parking: Off StreetParking spaces: 5

Construction

• Roofing: Composition
• General: 1Concrete Perimeter

Location

• Originating MLS: CRMLS_MLSL
• School District: San Jose Unified
• County: Santa Clara

Lot

• Zoning: R124923050
• View: NeighborhoodView

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: CRMLS_MLSL