398 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Property CA
, , , , , , , , , , ,
1

Property Overview:

Owen House is a historic Queen Anne Victorian built in 1888 for Clifford Owen, son of SJ Mercury News publisher J. J. Owen. Located in the Lake House District, this iconic home is one of the oldest buildings in the neighborhood, featuring an asymmetrical tower, steeply pitched rooflines, and ornate craftsmanship. The interior blends preserved period details with modern updates including electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Historic District: Anchors the Lake House District and stands out as a neighborhood landmark.
  • Proximity: Close to SAP Center, VTA/Caltrain, and shopping along The Alameda.
  • Community: Surrounded by other historic homes and vibrant city amenities.

Property Features:

  • Formal Entry: Parquet floors, crown molding, and tall ceilings create an elegant first impression.
  • Front Parlor: Can double as a bedroom.
  • Family Room: Features a fireplace and connects to the grand dining room.
  • Spacious Kitchen: Tiled counters, coffered ceiling, modern appliances, and access to the backyard, basement, and second stairway.
  • Main Level Bath: Includes a free-standing bathtub.
  • Upstairs:
    • 4 bedrooms
    • Full bath
    • Access to an unfinished attic with potential for additional living space.
  • Full Basement: Flexible for storage, workshop, or wine cellar.
  • Outdoor Space: Private backyard with paver patios, brick walkways, detached garage, and driveway access to Delmas.

Location Benefits:

  • Convenient Access: Walkable to public transit, entertainment venues, and shopping.
  • Historic Charm: Enjoy living in a distinctive architectural gem with a blend of historic character and modern comforts.
  • Flexible Living: Multiple rooms and unfinished spaces offer customization potential for future needs.
2

Price and Status History

date type price
1978-02-01 Off Market 34700
1984-07-20 Sold 78000
2005-06-02 For Sale 639000
2005-09-08 Sold 639000
2005-10-07 Sold 639000
2011-02-25 For Sale 425000
2011-02-26 For Sale 499999
2011-03-10 For Sale 479999
2011-05-04 For Sale 449888
2011-05-06 For Sale 429888
2011-06-03 Pending NaN
2011-10-19 For Sale 425000
2011-10-24 Pending NaN
2011-12-03 For Sale NaN
2012-01-11 Pending NaN
2012-05-10 Sold 420000
2012-05-11 Sold 420000
2025-04-03 For Sale 1350000
2025-04-04 Pending 1350000
3

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
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
FMC CORP SAN JOSE ORDNANCE PLT 333 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2314, USA N N NF 0 CAD009146952 0.50
AC LABEL CO 350 North Montgomery Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2325, USA N N NF 0 CAD981693492 0.57
LORENTZ & SONS 201 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400004 0.61
BRANDENBERG, STAEDLER & MOORE 153 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110, USA N N NF 0 CAD981671647 0.66
PG&E SAN JOSE 650 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA N N NF 0 CAD981671886 0.79
STAUFFER CHEM CO RAISCH QUARRY S OF First Street, San Jose, CA 95112, USA N N NF 0 CAD980498877 0.86
SAN JOSE STATE UNIV CHEM DEPT 125 South 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, USA N N NF 0 CAD050520840 0.94
SEALEX 582 Stockton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA N N NF 0 CAD009149030 0.95

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
DEL MONTE FOODS PLANT #3 801 Auzerais Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126, USA 2 1988 N/A 95126DLMNT801AU 0.69
APEX MARBLE INC 806 West Home Street, San Jose, CA 95126-3517, USA 3 1993 N/A 95126PXMRB806WE 0.80
REED & GRAHAM INC 690 Sunol Street, San Jose, CA 95126-3751, USA 20 2023 Yes 95126RDGRH69SUN 0.92
AIRGAS USA LLC - SAN JOSE 441 Hobson Street, San Jose, CA 95110-2016, USA 17 2023 Yes 95110RGSXX441HB 0.98

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
GOODFELLOW’S A/C REPAIR POB 201, San Jose, CA 95103-0201, USA OPR: Operating 0.79
4

Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 2 0 2
AE 0 0 0 0
AH 0 0 0 6
AO 0 0 1 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 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
8 0 0 0 0

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 1 0

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
5

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

hour_of_day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
0 67 56 NaN NaN 56 NaN NaN
1 67 55 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
2 58 NaN 56 NaN NaN 56 70
3 56 NaN 58 NaN 56 NaN NaN
4 56 57 NaN 55 70 NaN NaN
5 NaN NaN NaN 56 67 NaN NaN
6 58 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
7 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN 56 67
8 NaN NaN 55 NaN NaN NaN NaN
9 58 NaN NaN 67 NaN NaN NaN
10 NaN NaN NaN NaN 55 58 NaN
11 57 NaN 57 67 NaN NaN 56
12 NaN NaN 67 NaN NaN NaN 67
13 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
14 69 58 NaN NaN NaN 66 NaN
15 NaN NaN NaN 59 NaN NaN NaN
16 NaN NaN NaN 55 66 68 67
17 57 NaN 71 NaN NaN NaN NaN
18 NaN NaN NaN NaN 70 64 NaN
19 NaN 56 55 NaN NaN NaN 57
20 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
21 71 NaN NaN NaN NaN 56 67
22 NaN 57 73 NaN NaN NaN 61
23 NaN NaN NaN 67 NaN NaN NaN
6

Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

hour_of_day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
3 1 1 1 1 1 4 1
4 0 2 0 1 1 1 1
5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
6 3 2 4 4 2 2 3
7 4 4 4 4 3 4 3
8 7 6 6 7 8 7 4
9 8 7 9 9 9 8 8
10 8 9 10 8 11 8 8
11 10 8 10 10 9 10 10
12 9 8 9 10 12 9 9
13 10 10 12 11 11 10 10
14 8 8 12 9 13 8 6
15 9 7 9 10 10 6 7
16 10 8 11 8 10 6 8
17 9 9 10 9 8 6 6
18 7 6 7 8 8 4 5
19 7 6 6 6 5 3 4
20 4 4 5 4 2 3 3
21 5 4 3 5 4 3 4
22 3 2 2 2 2 2 2
23 1 2 2 1 1 1 2