5548 Taft Dr

$2,225,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,531 Sq. Ft.
$879 / Sq. Ft.
2,531
Sq. Ft.
$879
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A wonderful fixer upper and contractor special in the beautiful Cambrian area of San Jose! Located near the foothills of Los Gatos, this corner lot home is just ready for you to create your masterpiece and build equity. The home and lot has been cleared and the inspection reports are ready to go. The floor plan features two primary suites - one upstairs and one downstairs, with a total of 4 bedrooms PLUS an extra office/den. (see floor plan in MLS photos) There is a roomy kitchen with adjacent dining...A wonderful fixer upper and contractor special in the beautiful Cambrian area of San Jose! Located near the foothills of Los Gatos, this corner lot home is just ready for you to create your masterpiece and build equity. The home and lot has been cleared and the inspection reports are ready to go. The floor plan features two primary suites - one upstairs and one downstairs, with a total of 4 bedrooms PLUS an extra office/den. (see floor plan in MLS photos) There is a roomy kitchen with adjacent dining area, living room with fire place, and upstairs you'll find the fabulous multi-use room with a bar area and a large walk in closet. The schools are excellent and and in high demand. Per the district web sites: Alta Vista Elem, Union Middle, and Leigh High School (Buyers should confirm). Bring your agent and your contractor and start planning!

Property Details for 5548 Taft Drive

MLS City Name
SAN JOSE
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
2
View
Hills, Neighborhood
Cross Street
Blossom Crest Wa
LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2025 12:03 PM

Property Details for 5548 Taft Drive

StatusSold
MLS #ML82027179
Days on Compass9
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,417 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Kirsten Reilly, DRE #01383856

Sold By Compass, Alex McCluskey, DRE #01919083

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Building Information for 5548 Taft Drive

Stories2Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,417 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,811 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,995

Property Taxes

$816

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5548 Taft Drive

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Recreation Room
  • Bathroom: Oversized Tub, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
Features
  • Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room, Other Location, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Flooring: Concrete, Laminate, Tile
  • Laundry: In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 2531
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central AC
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Cambrian
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 5548
  • Street Name: Taft
  • Street Suffix: Drive
  • Area ID: 14
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 2531
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 65
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R1-8
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 523-44-028
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: SAN JOSE
  • City Postal ID: 58
  • Postal Code: 95124
  • Elementary School: 214
  • Elementary School District: 471
  • Middle School Text: Union Middle
  • High School District Text: Campbell Union High
  • High School Text: Leigh High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .17
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced

Property History for 5548 Taft Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82027179

$2,225,000
Nov 26, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82027179

$2,225,000
Nov 20, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921085339

$2,225,000
Nov 19, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82027179

Nov 19, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82027179

Nov 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82027179

$1,995,000
Nov 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82027179

$1,995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82027179

$2,225,000
11/26/2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82027179

$2,225,000
11/20/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921085339

$2,225,000
11/19/2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82027179

11/19/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82027179

11/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82027179

$1,995,000
11/10/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82027179

$1,995,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5548 Taft Drive

Taxable ValueLand$318,291Additions$268,771Total$587,062
Tax Record2025$9,792 ($816 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,531 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,531 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,822 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningR1-8CountySANTA CLARAAPN523-44-028Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5548 Taft Drive

This home is within Campbell Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Alta Vista Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Union Middle School
Public6 to 8

Leigh High School
Public9 to 12

Boynton High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Kirsten Reilly, DRE #01383856

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