Winchester Mystery House — in San Jose [FACT-0166]; designed by Sarah Winchester [FACT-0167]; built in 1884 [FACT-0168]; in the Queen Anne (Victorian) style [FACT-0169].
Location: Burbank/Winchester Boulevard area, San Jose, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in San Jose, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0167, SRC-0168 - Designed by Sarah Winchester
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0168, SRC-0167 - Built in 1884
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0168, SRC-0167 - Architectural style: Queen Anne (Victorian)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0167, SRC-0168 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (listed 1974-08-07, ref. 74000559); California Historical Landmark No. 868
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0168, SRC-0167, SRC-0435
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0167 — National Park Service – Winchester House (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0168 — California Office of Historic Preservation – Landmark #868 (Tier 1, public_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0435 — The Historical Marker Database (HMdb.org) — Winchester House marker (Tier 3, reference_database; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We publish
location only at neighborhood/city granularity — exact street addresses and personal information
are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.