Welcome to 1497 Sanborn Avenue, a charming San Jose home with vintage character on a deep lot! This fantastic property offers income potential with plenty of room to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Freshly painted, this light-filled home features quaint curb appeal, cozy covered front porch, high ceilings, beautiful archway, dual pane windows, inside laundry, new light fixtures, carpet & LVP flooring and boasts a newly remodeled bathroom with designer features. The large bright kitchen offers a perfect footprint for future remodeling. Outdoors, enjoy a private patio, prolific avocado, bouganvilla & peach trees as well as access to an unfinished basement, an ideal flex space for a workshop, storage, wine .... AND a detached one car garage. A prime location near EVERYTHING: 87/280/101 for easy commutes, Downtown SJ's financial district/tech community, SJSU, SAP Center, SJ Museum of Art, The Plant, Costco, Home Depot, Historic Willow Glen with cafes, shops, restaurants, parks, libraries and a farmer's market, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo & nearby great schools: Galarza, Willow Glen Middle & High. Experience timeless charm, modern convenience & unbeatable location. Why pay an HOA when you can have a single family home like this of your own?!