Perched atop the building as a top-floor penthouse residence, 951 S. 12th Street, Apt. 310 offers a rare combination of turnkey condition, thoughtful design, and an unbeatable downtown San Jose locationideal for a young professional, first-time buyer, or small family seeking both comfort and connectivity in the heart of Silicon Valley. This 1, 211 SF condominium features a spacious, functional layout with abundant natural light, enhanced privacy from its penthouse location, and a move-in-ready interior that allows the next owner to enjoy the home immediately, without deferred maintenance or renovation headaches. The unit includes assigned parking (Space #152) and is located within the well-established University Gardens Condominium Owners Association, a thoughtfully planned 139-unit community blending historic preservation with modern urban living. Built in 1992, University Gardens is known for fostering a true sense of community while supporting entry-level and market-rate housing through a collaborative effort with the City of San Jose Housing Department. The project consists of one-, two-, and three-bedroom flats. The community was developed by Fountain Lane Properties (David Neale) and designed by Carrasco & Associates Architects.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Laundry Features: Washer / Dryer
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Ceiling Fan, Central AC
- Fireplace Features: Family Room
- Heating Features: Central Forced Air Heating
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room
Interior Features
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Pool - Fenced
Land Info
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Covered Parking
- Parking Total: 1
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 735
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Roof
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 735
- Association Name: University Gardens Condominium Owners
- Association Phone: 8779043080
Multi-Unit Info
School Information
- High School District: San Jose Unified
Other Property Info
- Corner Unit
- End Unit
- Top Floor or Penthouse
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Street: Bestor Street & South 12th Street
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: Central San Jose
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Central San Jose
- Ownership Type: Individual
- Parcel Number: 472-37-034
- Postal City: SAN JOSE
- Zoning: R1
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1211
- Year Built: 1992
- Construction Materials: Wood
- Direction Faces: Southeast
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Property Age: 34
- Property Condition: Built / Remodeled Green
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Total Area Sqft: 1211
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer - Public
- Individual Electric Meters
- Individual Gas Meters
- Water Source: Individual Water Meter
Home Features
- Security Features: Controlled / Secured Access