148 South Third Street, San Jose, CA 95112-3686, USA


Property Overview:

148 S 3rd St is a townhouse-style condominium in the Paseo Plaza Community in Downtown San Jose, CA 95112, built in 1996. It features 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,458 sq. ft. of living space. The unit includes a private balcony, open kitchen floor plan, tandem parking, forced air heating, and central cooling. The most recent sale was for $807,000 (07/06/2020), with an estimated current value around $946,400.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 11.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 11.3% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
    • Overall crime risk: Moderate; 31 criminal and sex offenders within 1 mile.
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Horace Mann Elementary, San Jose High, Peter Burnett Middle, and Perseverance Preparatory.

    • Average SAT score: ~890 (state average: 975).
    • Schools are considered average.
  • Job Market:

    • 51.3% blue-collar jobs, 48.7% white-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 5.3% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 53,247 (11% growth since 2000).
    • 57% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (19.5%); second largest: 20-24 years (14.8%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk.
    • Very low tornado risk.
    • Low flood risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 43.0°F (January), 76.3°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 11.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $49,290.
    • Average annual spending: $42,469.
  • Home Values:

    • Average sale price for similar homes: $842,000 – $1,106,000.

Property Features:

  • Bright end unit with easy street and hallway access (pet-friendly and convenient).
  • Open-concept kitchen with granite counters, ample cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.
  • Private balcony with city views.
  • Two expansive primary suites upstairs, each with en-suite bathrooms; main suite includes soaking tub, double sinks, stall shower, and walk-in closet.
  • Downstairs: Half bath, laundry area, and storage under stairs.
  • Tandem parking spaces in secure garage.
  • Resort-style amenities:
    • Pool, jacuzzi, fitness center (with locker rooms & saunas), courtyard, social room, and beautiful landscaping.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime downtown location: Walking distance to San Jose State University (SJSU), MLK Library, shopping, dining, entertainment, and Safeway Market.
  • Easy access to VTA/Light Rail, Highways 87 & 280, future BART station, and Google campus.
  • Close to major attractions: San Pedro Square, City Hall, museums, Mineta International Airport.
  • Commuter-friendly and ideal for enjoying vibrant city life.

Price and Status History

date type price
1990-01-23 Sold 7000000
1996-12-04 Sold 243500
2004-09-20 Sold 411500
2004-12-30 Sold 500000
2018-08-08 Pending NaN
2018-09-04 Sold 815000
2020-02-06 For Sale NaN
2020-06-04 Pending NaN
2020-07-06 Sold 807000
2022-06-19 Off Market NaN
2022-06-29 Pending NaN
2023-09-07 Off Market NaN
2024-09-04 Sold 815000
2024-10-02 Sold 777000
2024-12-18 Pending NaN
2024-12-27 Pending NaN
2024-12-28 For Sale 814500
2025-01-06 Sold 760000
2025-01-14 Sold 764250

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SAN JOSE STATE UNIV CHEM DEPT 125 South 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, USA N N NF 0 CAD050520840 0.29
PG&E GAS PLANT SAN JOSE 408 5A 4TH SAN FERNANDO/SE PARCEL, San Jose, CA 95113, USA N N NF 0 CAD981415961 0.35
STAUFFER CHEM CO RAISCH QUARRY S OF First Street, San Jose, CA 95112, USA N N NF 0 CAD980498877 0.58
BARRON-GREY PACKING CO 825 South 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112-3913, USA N N NF 0 CAD982357964 0.74
LORENTZ & SONS 201 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400004 0.75
BRANDENBERG, STAEDLER & MOORE 153 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N NF 0 CAD981671647 0.75
FMC CORP SAN JOSE ORDNANCE PLT 333 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2314, USA N N NF 0 CAD009146952 0.81

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY (COGEN PLANT) East San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95150, USA OPR: Operating 0.47
GOODFELLOW’S A/C REPAIR POB 201, San Jose, CA 95103-0201, USA OPR: Operating 0.49

Flood Risk Info

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AE 0 0 0 4
AH 0 0 0 9
AO 0 0 0 9

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
South Hayward Calaveras Reservoir 0 0 3
South Hayward Lick Observatory 0 0 1
South Hayward Milpitas 0 0 1
South Hayward San Jose East 0 0 3

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 1

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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