About this home

Fama Apartments is a well-situated 12-unit apartment community located at 121 N 8th St, just steps from Downtown San Jose and San Jose State University. Situated on a parcel of land totaling 9,453 square feet, the subject property was originally constructed in 1958 and features a gross building area of approximately 6,779 square feet, offering its tenants beautifully designed two-bedroom and one-bedroom floor plans. Additionally, tenants enjoy convenient community amenities such as private carport parking and an on-site laundry facility. Fama Apartments is steps from Downtown San Jose and is within close proximity to the Target anchored San Jose Market Center, both being home to a myriad of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The subject property also boasts convenient access to the San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). Additionally, the subject property is located within walking distance to San Jose State University and is within close proximity to the historic Santa Clara University. The community also benefits from its proximity to some of San Joses largest employers such as the Santa Clara County Medical Center, Adobe, PwC, Deloitte, and Cisco.

Facts and features

Schools

• Horace Mann Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.1 mi

  3

• San Jose High School

  high · 9-12 · 0.9 mi

  5

• Muwekma Ohlone Middle

  middle · 6-8 · 1.2 mi

  4

• St. Patrick Elementary School

  elementary · 0.1 mi

• Legacy Academy

  middle · 6-8 · 0.4 mi

• Perseverance Preparatory

  elementary · 5-8 · 0.4 mi

Price history

• Oct 20, 2026 · Listed$2,988,000
• Dec 27, 1996 · Sold$680,000
• Mar 8, 1978 · Sold$185,000

Tax history

• 2025$19,390 tax · $1,129,646 assessed
• 2024$18,453 tax · $1,107,497 assessed
• 2023$17,865 tax · $1,064,493 assessed
• 2022$17,770 tax · $1,043,622 assessed
• 2021$17,211 tax · $1,023,160 assessed
• 2020$16,991 tax · $1,012,670 assessed
• 2019$16,621 tax · $992,815 assessed
• 2018$16,417 tax · $973,349 assessed

Home value

$2,670,047

• Quantarium$2,670,047

Where it is