1159 Lancelot Ln, San Jose, CA 95127
Built in 1965 and comprehensively updated, this five-bedroom, two-bath residence on Lancelot Lane offers 1,599 square feet on a 5,060-square-foot lot. Permitted renovations include new electrical and copper plumbing, LED recessed lighting, and SPC flooring throughout. The primary bedroom sits on the main level, while four additional bedrooms occupy the second floor—a configuration that lends itself to extended-family arrangements. The living room opens to vaulted ceilings and a floating staircase with metal railings and white oak detailing. The kitchen features two-tone shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, and stainless appliances; the dining area incorporates a dry bar with a built-in wine cooler. Both bathrooms have been renovated with modern vanities, LED mirrors, and new fixtures, including a dual-sink vanity upstairs.
This San Jose address earns a Walk Score of 71, placing groceries, cafés, and schools within reach on foot. Cardenas Markets, Foodmaxx, and Mi Rancho Supermarket anchor daily errands, while Mount Pleasant Park provides nearby open space. The location offers practical access to Silicon Valley employment centers: Santana Row lies 20 minutes away by car, Apple Park 26 minutes. Commuters benefit from proximity to Highways 101, 680, and 280, and VTA transit serves the corridor. Nearby schools include Mount Pleasant Elementary (0.2 miles), Adelante Dual Language Academy (0.8 miles), and Mt. Pleasant High School (0.8 miles), with charter options such as KIPP Heartwood Academy (GreatSchools rating 9) and KIPP San Jose Collegiate (rating 10) within a short drive.
- The property's permitted updates—rewiring, new subpanel, copper plumbing, and a like-new roof—represent foundational work already completed.
- The main-level primary bedroom and four upstairs bedrooms create a layout well-suited to multigenerational households or flexible live-work arrangements.
- Direct freeway access to three major arteries (101, 680, 280) shortens commutes throughout the South Bay and Peninsula, with Apple Park reachable in 26 minutes by car.
Walk Score® rates an address from 0–100 by how easily everyday errands — groceries, coffee, dining, school pickup — can be done on foot. 50+ means some errands can be walked, 70+ means most can, and 90+ is a rare walker's paradise. Transit and Bike scores read the same way for public transportation and cycling.
Ratings are GreatSchools Summary Ratings on a 1–10 scale, based on test scores, student progress, and college readiness — 8–10 is above average, 5–7 average, 1–4 below average. Schools shown are the closest rated options within five miles. Attendance boundaries change; always verify enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Zunair Sheikh represents buyers and sellers throughout Santa Clara County. Born in the Bay Area, he spends most of his time specializing in the Los Gatos/Campbell market. Zunair brings a unique background in customer success to go above and beyond for his clients. After graduating from the University of California San Diego back in 2013, Zunair spent the next decade in the field of Interior Design. This is where he discovered his true passion was not in the design, but in the connections built. This is also where his passion for real estate stemmed from.
Zunair would go on to open a branch of a home furnishing company, managing over a team of 15 people. After helping hundreds of clients furnish their dream home, Zunair decided to take it to the next level by helping clients find their dream home. Joining the Oldham group in 2025, he brings his market expertise and an unrelenting drive to serve his clients. Whether it is purchasing your first home or investing in your future, Zunair is committed to making the process seamless and enjoyable.
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