Description

899 W San Carlos St is a rare retail investment opportunity in San Jose, California, along the highly trafficked West San Carlos corridor, offering flexible commercial and residential use with long-term redevelopment potential. The property is a short walk to Willow Glen, minutes from Downtown San Jose, and near Westfield Valley Fair Mall, with Diridon Station and Interstate 280 providing convenient regional access. Zoned Mixed Use Commercial (MUC) within the West San Carlos Urban Village Plan, the site is positioned for higher-density, transit-oriented development, supported by ongoing projects in the surrounding Sunol-Midtown neighborhood. Existing improvements include seven bedrooms across a front live-work unit (2BR/1BA), central primary residence (2BR/1BA), and rear ADU (3BR/2BA), ideal for investors or owner-users seeking live-work flexibility, multigenerational living, or rental income. Additional features include a large central patio with potential for commercial parking and a spacious basement for storage. With San Joses strong employment fundamentals, low vacancy, and prime Silicon Valley location, the property offers a compelling opportunity for retail tenants and investors.