NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1172 Hester Ave San Jose, CA 95126

Shasta Hanchett Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,284,000 - $1,444,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,444 Sq Ft
$936/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 20, 2021

Last sale price $1,150,000 $796 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,671/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Workshop
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2021

Opportunity awaits - great potential - Queen Anne victorian over 100 years old. Lots of upgrades on a very nice size lot with the ability to expand or add on. This is a charming gem conveniently located walking distance to train station restaurants, SAP center, and great freeway access. large Unfinished basement and unfinished attic - Use your imagination.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Walz

Compass License #00876468 Listed on: 03/16/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Oliverez

Oliverez Company License #00966533

Oliverez Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,359

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,105 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,444 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wine Cellar
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Attic
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • No Floor Coverings
  • Travertine
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,359

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R2
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Victorian
  • Age: 121
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1444
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1444
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, In Garage, In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Travertine, Unfinished, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Basement - Unfinished, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage, Workshop
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: No Garage, On Street, Parking Area, Room For Oversized Vehicle, Tandem Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Regular, Surveyed
  • Lot Acres: 0.1172
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5107.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5107.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2021
Closed on
Mar 24, 2021
Sold by
Buffum Nancy Kathleen and The Buffum Family 1987 Trust
Bought by
Bialczak David and Micu Sheila
Seller's Agent
Sharon Walz
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mark Oliverez
Oliverez Company
List Price
$1,086,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$64,000
5.89%
Current Estimated Value
$1,351,689

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$201,689
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$833,100
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2020
Sold by
Buffum Nancy K
Bought by
Buffum Nancy Kathleen and The Buffum Family 1987 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2018
Sold by
Buffum Nancy K and Buffum Tito Lazel
Bought by
Buffum Nancy K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2016
Sold by
Bufflin Nancy Kathleen
Bought by
Buffum Nancy Kathleen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1998
Sold by
Buffum Tito L
Bought by
Buffum Tito L and Buffum Nancy K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1996
Sold by
Buffum Tito L and Buffum Tito
Bought by
Buffum Tito L and Buffum Nancy K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
8.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 1994
Sold by
Buffum Dolores L
Bought by
Buffum Tito
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
Bialczak David $1,150,000 Chicago Title Company
Buffum Nancy Kathleen -- None Available
Buffum Nancy K -- None Available
Buffum Nancy Kathleen -- None Available
Buffum Tito L -- Old Republic Title Company
Buffum Tito L -- American Title Ins Co
Buffum Tito -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Bialczak David $0
Open Bialczak David $250,000
Open Bialczak David $920,000
Previous Owner Buffum Tito L $500,000
Previous Owner Buffum Tito L $265,000
Previous Owner Buffum Tito L $150,000
Previous Owner Buffum Tito L $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/20/2021 04/20/21 Sold $1,150,000 +5.9% $796 / Sq Ft
03/22/2021 03/22/21 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2021 03/16/21 For Sale $1,086,000 -- $752 / 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 $16,359 $1,244,796 $974,188 $270,608
2024 $16,359 $1,220,389 $955,087 $265,302
2023 $16,048 $1,196,460 $936,360 $260,100
2022 $15,880 $1,173,000 $918,000 $255,000
2021 $2,677 $52,870 $22,594 $30,276
2020 $2,501 $52,329 $22,363 $29,966
2019 $2,390 $51,304 $21,925 $29,379
2018 $1,914 $50,299 $21,496 $28,803
2017 $1,776 $49,314 $21,075 $28,239
2016 $2,136 $48,348 $20,662 $27,686
2015 $2,107 $47,623 $20,352 $27,271
2014 $1,255 $46,691 $19,954 $26,737
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sharon Walz

    Compass

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Mark Oliverez

    Oliverez Company

    (408) 891-4663

    1 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Mark Oliverez
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81834282

MLSListings

APN: 261-23-017

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Shasta Hanchett Park

1172 Hester Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1172 Hester Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 since 16 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,351,689, approximately $936 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 1172 Hester Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Merritt Trace Elementary, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High.

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