NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1148 Brace Ave San Jose, CA 95125

Willow Glen Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,475,000 - $1,662,758

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,162 Sq Ft
$1,344/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 03, 2021

Last sale price $1,125,000 $968 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,785/month

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Attic
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of February 2021

New Year! New Price! Welcome to 1148 Brace Avenue, downtown Willow Glen! Situated on a tree lined street and just steps to the downtown shops and restaurants on Lincoln Avenue, this charming 2 Bed 2 Bath home coalesces modern comfort and classic beauty. The home features classic period detail, such as: beautiful stained-glass cabinetry, antique 19th century fireplace in kitchen, original crystal doorknobs, clawfoot tub, and a second gas fireplace in living room with hand carved wooden mantle, while simultaneously providing modern day comforts, such as: renovated bathrooms, dual-pane windows, elegant custom-made front door, central forced heating, ample natural lighting, high ceilings, hardwood flooring, and windows galore! The outdoor space comprises mature trees, lush greenery, and private backyard for relaxing and entertaining. Includes detached 2 car garage + guest parking space; basement and large attic for extra storage, larger lot! Walk through the home virtually via 3D Tour!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Mere

Alliance Bay Realty License #01425626 Listed on: 10/01/2020

Co-Listed By

Haruko Hyver

Alliance Bay Realty License #01323147

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Hansen

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01168621

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,286

Year Built

  • 1913

Lot Details

  • 6,869 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,162 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,286

Year Built

1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R3AH
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Age: 107
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1162
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1913

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1162
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, In Garage, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Basement - Unfinished, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower And Tub, Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Flag Lot, Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1577
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6871.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6871.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Detached Garage

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2020
Closed on
Jan 27, 2021
Sold by
Mutreja Girish Kumar
Bought by
Hernandez Frank and Hernandez Caramia
Seller's Agent
Michelle Mere
Alliance Bay Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Hansen
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$174,000
-13.39%
Current Estimated Value
$1,561,940

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$436,940
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.50%
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Outstanding Balance
$519,281
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,042,659

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2002
Sold by
Mesa Ralph P and Mesa Jan E
Bought by
Mutreja Girish Kumar

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Interest Rate
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2002
Sold by
Mesa Ralph P and Mesa Jan E
Bought by
Mesa Ralph P and Mesa Jan E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1997
Sold by
Daniel Fortune
Bought by
Mesa Ralph P and Mesa Jan E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1997
Sold by
Daniel Fortune
Bought by
Silva Kenneth A and Silva Stacy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$425,550
Interest Rate
7.94%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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
Hernandez Frank $1,125,000 Chicago Title Company
Mutreja Girish Kumar $585,000 Chicago Title Co
Mesa Ralph P -- Alliance Title Company
Mesa Ralph P $370,000 Santa Clara Land Title Co
Silva Kenneth A $249,000 Santa Clara Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hernandez Frank $560,000
Previous Owner Mutreja Girish Kumar $417,000
Previous Owner Mutreja Girish Kumar $108,000
Previous Owner Mutreja Girish Kumar $110,000
Previous Owner Mutrja Girish Kumar $478,000
Previous Owner Mutreja Girish Kumar $488,000
Previous Owner Mutreja Girish Kumar $40,000
Previous Owner Mutreja Girish Kumar $468,000
Previous Owner Silva Kenneth A $525,000
Previous Owner Mesa Ralph P $51,500
Previous Owner Mesa Ralph P $412,000
Previous Owner Mesa Ralph P $296,000
Previous Owner Silva Kenneth A $425,550
Closed Mesa Ralph P $37,000
Closed Mutreja Girish Kumar $58,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/03/2021 02/03/21 Sold $1,125,000 -2.1% $968 / Sq Ft
01/12/2021 01/12/21 Pending -- -- --
01/01/2021 01/01/21 Price Changed $1,149,000 -11.5% $989 / Sq Ft
10/01/2020 10/01/20 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $1,118 / 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
2025 $15,286 $1,217,736 $1,082,432 $135,304
2024 $15,286 $1,193,859 $1,061,208 $132,651
2023 $15,008 $1,170,450 $1,040,400 $130,050
2022 $14,880 $1,147,500 $1,020,000 $127,500
2021 $10,763 $798,393 $545,914 $252,479
2020 $10,515 $790,208 $540,317 $249,891
2019 $10,289 $774,715 $529,723 $244,992
2018 $10,185 $759,526 $519,337 $240,189
2017 $10,102 $744,634 $509,154 $235,480
2016 $9,919 $730,034 $499,171 $230,863
2015 $9,853 $719,069 $491,673 $227,396
2014 $9,398 $704,984 $482,042 $222,942
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michelle Mere

    Alliance Bay Realty

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  • H

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Haruko Hyver

    Alliance Bay Realty

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  • Jeff Hansen

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jeff Hansen

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    (408) 506-0400

    5 in this area

    70 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81813713

MLSListings

APN: 429-17-112

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95125 Willow Glen

1148 Brace Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1148 Brace Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 since 01 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,561,940, approximately $1,344 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 1148 Brace Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Willow Glen Elementary, Willow Glen Middle, and Willow Glen High School.

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