NOT LISTED FOR SALE

117 Rankin Ave San Jose, CA 95110

Japantown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,279,000 - $1,617,759

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,709 Sq Ft
$890/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 07, 2023

Last sale price $1,275,000 $746 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,860/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3-minute walk to Japantown/Ayer Station
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mediterranean Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2023

San Joses Vendome neighborhood is a beautiful, hidden gem near downtown San Jose. Quiet tree lined streets with character homes. Close to JapanTown, SoFi Art District, San Pedro Square. Easy access to freeways and VTA/BART. Charming split-level home, light and airy, with large rooms and hardwood floors. Updated with dual pane windows, forced air heating and air conditioning, new plumbing and electrical work. Spacious Living Room with a tall ceiling, large windows, and gas fireplace. Remodeled Kitchen with breakfast bar, refrigerator, dishwasher, and Jenn-Air stove. Dining Area with built-in hutch and French doors to rear yard. Ground floor Bonus Room and ensuite bathroom. Could be bedroom, home office, family room, or potential rental. Laundry Rm and Half Bath on ground floor. 2 large Bedrooms upstairs with hardwood floors and ensuite bathrooms. Attached 2 car Garage. Spacious lot, nicely landscaped. Beautiful rear yard with rock patios, gazebo, deck, fruit and palm trees.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Wrigley

Wrigley Real Estate License #00853245 Listed on: 03/07/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristina Ballou

KW Bay Area Estates License #02100575

KW Bay Area Estates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,056

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 6,617 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,709 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Gazebo
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 259-19-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,056

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Age: 82
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1709
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1709
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced, Gazebo, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC, Multi-Zone
  • 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: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 259-19-011
  • Lot Acres: 0.1519
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6616.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6616.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2023
Closed on
Mar 23, 2023
Sold by
Sparky Harlan 2008 Revocable Trust
Bought by
Ballou Douglas W
Seller's Agent
Robin Wrigley
Wrigley Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kristina Ballou
KW Bay Area Estates
List Price
$1,148,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$127,000
11.06%
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$1,556,379

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$281,379
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.35%
Original Mortgage
$994,500
Outstanding Balance
$902,030
Interest Rate
5.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$669,514

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2013
Sold by
Harlan Sparky
Bought by
Harlan Sparky

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2002
Sold by
Harlan Sparky and Harlan Sparky Cathleen
Bought by
Harlan Sparky

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1997
Sold by
Cook James H and Herning Theresa M
Bought by
Harlan Sparky Cathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
7.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1997
Sold by
Morales James Brian
Bought by
Harlan Sparky Cathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
7.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 1994
Sold by
Lindlar Kathleen
Bought by
Cook James H and Herning Theresa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,200
Interest Rate
4.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1993
Sold by
Peelle Financial Corp
Bought by
Lindlar Kathleen
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
Ballou Douglas W $1,275,000 First American Title
Harlan Sparky -- None Available
Harlan Sparky -- First American Title Co
Harlan Sparky Cathleen $362,000 Santa Clara Land Title Co
Harlan Sparky Cathleen -- Santa Clara Land Title Co
Cook James H $282,000 American Title Insurance Co
Lindlar Kathleen $83,811 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ballou Douglas W $994,500
Previous Owner Harlan Sparky $287,000
Previous Owner Harlan Sparky $335,000
Previous Owner Harlan Sparky $401,000
Previous Owner Harlan Sparky $225,000
Previous Owner Harlan Sparky Cathleen $235,000
Previous Owner Cook James H $225,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/07/2023 04/07/23 Sold $1,275,000 +11.1% $746 / Sq Ft
03/15/2023 03/15/23 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2023 03/07/23 For Sale $1,148,000 -- $672 / 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 $16,056 $1,260,932 $975,324 $285,608
2023 $7,837 $555,564 $230,203 $325,361
2022 $7,769 $544,672 $225,690 $318,982
2021 $7,582 $533,993 $221,265 $312,728
2020 $7,389 $528,519 $218,997 $309,522
2019 $7,219 $518,156 $214,703 $303,453
2018 $7,136 $507,997 $210,494 $297,503
2017 $7,070 $498,037 $206,367 $291,670
2016 $6,904 $488,272 $202,321 $285,951
2015 $6,851 $480,938 $199,282 $281,656
2014 $6,411 $471,518 $195,379 $276,139
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robin Wrigley

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Robin Wrigley

    Wrigley Real Estate

    (650) 483-7661

    1 in this area

    30 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Kristina Ballou

    KW Bay Area Estates

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81920869

MLSListings

APN: 259-19-011

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95110 Japantown

117 Rankin Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 117 Rankin Ave, San Jose, CA 95110 since 07 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,521,190, approximately $890 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 117 Rankin Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Grant Elementary School, Muwekma Ohlone Middle, and Abraham Lincoln High.

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