NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1120 Kensington Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Birdland Neighbors Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,733,000 - $3,554,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,295 Sq Ft
$1,386/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 09, 2018

Last sale price $2,350,000 $1,024 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,217/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Laurelwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of August 2018

Tucked into a cul-de-sac near coveted Laurelwood Elementary school, this large home has been remodeled with custom details and high-end finishes throughout. The open concept living space includes a large living room, dining room, and designer kitchen. The chef's kitchen features a big quartz island, custom cabinets, 3 ovens including a Bertazzoni gas range & convection oven and Frigidaire Professional double ovens (electric) plus a Frigidaire Professional refrigerator/freezer! 3 remodeled bathrooms and designer touches, such as natural brick accent walls and Edison bulbs, complete this refined move-in ready home. The versatile floor plan includes two downstairs bedrooms and a full bathroom that can easily function as a guest suite or as a bonus family room plus an office. The landscaped yards, deck, and patio provide outdoor living and entertaining spaces, too. This home is ideally located near top schools, the new Apple campus, shopping, dining, and major Bay Area commute routes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andy Wong

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01355319 Listed on: 05/14/2018

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Manny Chawla

Alliance Bay Realty License #01817453

Alliance Bay Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,987

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 7,836 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R0

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,295 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 313-33-029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,987

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 50
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2295
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Zoning Description: R0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Living Sq Ft: 2295
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Santa Clara Unified
  • Elementary School: Laurelwood Elementary
  • Middle School: Marian A. Peterson Middle
  • High School: Adrian Wilcox High
  • High School: 410
  • Elementary School: 391
  • Middle School: 1103

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 313-33-029
  • Lot Acres: 0.1799
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7836.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7836.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Clara Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Laurelwood Elementary
  • High School Text: Adrian Wilcox High
  • Middle School Text: Marian A. Peterson Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2018
Closed on
Jul 17, 2018
Sold by
Pennington Susan and Lauer Susan V
Bought by
Jayaram Nirmal and Moorthy Suganya Parasurama
Seller's Agent
Andy Wong
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Manny Chawla
Alliance Bay Realty
List Price
$2,098,000
Sold Price
$2,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$252,000
12.01%
Current Estimated Value
$3,208,064

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$858,064
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$1,880,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,606,364
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,550,299

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2006
Sold by
Lauer Susan V and Marr Susan V
Bought by
Lauer Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$825,000
Interest Rate
1.5%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2006
Sold by
Marr Christopher G
Bought by
Marr Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1997
Sold by
Xiaodong Che and Xiaodong Lei L
Bought by
Marr Christopher G and Marr Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$399,200
Interest Rate
7.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1993
Sold by
Fetting William R
Bought by
Che Xiaodong and Che Lei L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,200
Interest Rate
7.2%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jayaram Nirmal $2,350,000 Chicago Title Co
Lauer Susan -- Financial Title Company
Marr Susan -- Financial Title Company
Marr Christopher G $499,000 Chicago Title Co
Che Xiaodong $314,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jayaram Nirmal $1,880,000
Previous Owner Marr Susan $825,000
Previous Owner Marr Susan $179,000
Previous Owner Marr Christopher G $75,000
Previous Owner Marr Christopher G $55,000
Previous Owner Marr Christopher G $612,000
Previous Owner Marr Christopher G $630,000
Previous Owner Marr Christopher G $543,750
Previous Owner Marr Christopher G $81,000
Previous Owner Marr Christopher G $450,000
Previous Owner Marr Christopher G $399,200
Previous Owner Marr Christopher G $49,900
Previous Owner Marr Christopher G $399,200
Previous Owner Che Xiaodong $110,200
Previous Owner Che Xiaodong $251,200
Closed Che Xiaodong $31,400
Closed Marr Christopher G $49,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/09/2018 08/09/18 Sold $2,350,000 -2.0% $1,024 / Sq Ft
06/22/2018 06/22/18 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2018 05/24/18 Price Changed $2,398,000 +14.3% $1,045 / Sq Ft
05/14/2018 05/14/18 For Sale $2,098,000 -- $914 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $29,987 $2,570,063 $2,406,018 $164,045
2023 $27,516 $2,335,000 $2,185,900 $149,100
2022 $29,177 $2,470,267 $2,312,591 $157,676
2021 $26,957 $2,245,000 $2,185,000 $60,000
2020 $26,208 $2,397,000 $2,244,000 $153,000
2019 $28,508 $2,350,000 $2,200,000 $150,000
2018 $8,178 $700,254 $399,104 $301,150
2017 $8,131 $686,525 $391,279 $295,246
2016 $7,966 $673,064 $383,607 $289,457
2015 $7,936 $662,955 $377,845 $285,110
2014 $7,558 $649,970 $370,444 $279,526
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andy Wong

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Andy Wong

    Sereno Group

    (650) 388-0029

    82 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Manny Chawla

    Alliance Bay Realty

    (510) 742-6600

    5 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81705384

MLSListings

APN: 313-33-029

California Santa Clara County Sunnyvale 94087 Birdland Neighbors

1120 Kensington Ave, Sunnyvale, CA

This home is located at 1120 Kensington Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 since 14 May 2018 and is currently estimated at $3,179,878, approximately $1,385 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 1120 Kensington Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Laurelwood Elementary School, Marian A. Peterson Middle School, and Adrian Wilcox High School.

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