865 Kensington Dr

Hard to find single-story home featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms on a premium lot, ideally located in the Golden Triangle of Mission San Jose schools: Chadbourne Elementary, Hopkins Junior High, and Mission San Jose High School. Situated on a level lot of over 10,000 sq ft backing to serene open space, this home offers comfortable living with no interior steps. Interior features include newly refinished 3/4-inch solid oak hardwood flooring throughout, fresh interior & exterior paint, new LED recessed lighting, painted garage walls, and an upgraded composition shingle roof with updated gutters. The spacious front yard welcomes you with a charming porch, while the large, flat backyard offers the potential to create your own private outdoor oasis. With many original features, this property provides a unique opportunity to customize and create your dream home in a highly desirable neighborhood. Conveniently located near all three schools, this property is also close to trails, parks, restaurants, and shopping. Enjoy easy access to Highways 680 and 880 and the BART station for a convenient commute to major Silicon Valley tech companies.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$2,488,000

List Price

$2,488,000

On Market Date

Mar 23, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Mission

Zip Code

94539

MLS ID

41128181

APN

5252325

Year Built

1958

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

BAY EAST

Bed

5

Bath

3

Parking

2

Attached, Garage Door Opener

SQ FT

2,068

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

10,057.0

Lot Acres

0.23 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Electric Range, Electric Range/Cooktop

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure, Disclosure Package Avail

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard

Flooring

Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Foundation

Fire Place

Brick, Wood Burning

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

In Garage

Main Level

5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Ranch

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard

Location

Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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