Property Overview:
48 S 14th St is a Colonial Revival masterpiece in the highly desirable Naglee Park neighborhood of San Jose, CA. Built in 1903, this single-family home (sometimes listed as a duplex) offers 3,000 sq. ft. of living space, three full bathrooms, and a host of historic and modern features. The home is believed to be designed by renowned architects Wolfe and McKenzie. The estimated home value is $1,614,000 (last sold for $1,880,000 in 2018).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 11.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 11.3% (slightly higher than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: Perseverance Preparatory, Horace Mann Elementary, San Jose High
- Average SAT score: 890 (below state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 51.3% blue-collar jobs, 48.7% white-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 5.3% (higher than state average of 4.7%)
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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%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.0°F (January), 76.3°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 11.4 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $49,290
- Average annual spending: $42,469
Property Features:
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Architectural Significance:
- Designed in Colonial Revival style with Queen Anne elements:
- Curved glass windows
- High ceilings
- Grand master entry
- Wrap-around porch
- Double turret
- Crown moulding
- Original wood floors
- Coved and box-beam ceilings
- Built-in bookcases/cabinets
- Sunroom and enclosed sleeping porch
- Converted dumb waiter
- Walk-in laundry room/pantry (with laundry chute)
- Designed in Colonial Revival style with Queen Anne elements:
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Modern Upgrades:
- Meticulously restored bathrooms
- Completely remodeled kitchen with high-end appliances, granite slab counters, and newer cabinets
- Newer roof, high-efficiency AC (with new ducting), 2-zone heat
- Extensive electrical upgrades (new 200amp panel, new wiring)
- Upgraded fireplace with newer gas insert
- Reinforced foundation with shear walls
- Full house-length unfinished basement for storage
- Smart security system
- 3K EV charging system in garage
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Outdoor Amenities:
- Large landscaped lot (~7,000 sq. ft.)
- Patio with pergola
- Raised bed planters and rose garden
- Chicken coop
- Koi pond with waterfall
- Six fruit trees and a prolific lemon tree
- Outdoor kitchen with BBQ/sink
- Electric privacy driveway gate
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Additional Structures:
- Detached 2-car garage with custom built-in cabinets and vaulted ceiling (possible ADU conversion)
- Finished bonus room (ideal for hobby/craft room, both with skylights)
- Detached office in backyard with skylight
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Flexible Living Spaces:
- First-floor room easily convertible to a bedroom
- Sunroom and upstairs office
Location Benefits:
- Prime Naglee Park location:
- Surrounded by other historic homes
- Tree-lined streets
- Walkable to shops, restaurants, and San Jose State University (SJSU)
- Close to downtown San Jose, major highways (280/87), and the proposed Google campus and future BART station
- Short commute to major tech employers: Adobe, Cisco, PayPal, Nvidia, Zoom
- Ideal for family living, entertaining, and work-from-home with flexible spaces and modern amenities