$878,888
SOLD FEB 24, 2025
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,127 Sq Ft
$310/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$780 Per Sq Ft

28% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Granite Countertops
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Newhall Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to 1185 Sierra Madres Terrace, a beautifully maintained townhome nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley's Altura Community. Thoughtfully designed for modern living over three levels, this home's story leads into 2 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an attached 2-car garage. The main level offers a flexible space perfect for a home office or study, along with laundry in the garage. The main floor also showcases a bright, open-concept layout, connecting the kitchen, dining area, and sizeable living room ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen is upgraded with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and in ceiling lighting. Upstairs, two en-suite bedrooms offer privacy, with a primary suite that includes a walk-in closet and updated vanity. Recent upgrades include exterior repainting by the HOA, extended DalTile flooring, plantation shutters, updated appliances. The HOA fee is hard to beat, and the location offers quick access to Santa Clara University, Newhall Park, Caltrain, SJC airport, and major highways. Move-in ready and built for convenience, this home is a great Silicon Valley retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Nickell

R.O.I. Real Estate License #02013579 Listed on: 02/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Justin Carrow

Intero Real Estate Services License #01917854

Intero Real Estate Services

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,638

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 479 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $310 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Secured Garage or Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,127 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area electricity, insurance, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, roof
  • Altura Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 230-54-072

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,638

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$310 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Age: 19
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1127
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Zoning Description: ML
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1127
  • Stories: 3
  • Security: Secured Garage / Parking
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 310
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Insurance, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Roof
  • H O A Name Text: Altura Owners Association
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 230-54-072
  • Lot Acres: 0.0110
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 479.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 479.00

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
Feb 24, 2025
Closed on
Feb 7, 2025
Sold by
Judyann Espela Gallardo Family Living Tr and Gallardo Judyann Espela
Bought by
Pham Kieu Nguyet
Seller's Agent
Ryan Nickell
R.O.I. Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Justin Carrow
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$688,888
Sold Price
$878,888
Premium/Discount to List
$190,000
27.58%
Total Days on Market
0
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$795,694

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$83,194
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-30.81%
Original Mortgage
$578,888
Outstanding Balance
$577,923
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$217,771

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2015
Sold by
Gallardo Judyann Espela
Bought by
Gallardo Judyann Espela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$505,400
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2014
Sold by
Gallardo Judyann Espela
Bought by
Gallardo Judyann Espela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2013
Sold by
Gallardo Judyann Espela
Bought by
Gallardo Judyann Espela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$524,900
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2011
Sold by
Judyann Espela Gallardo Family Living Tr and Gallardo Judyann Espela
Bought by
Gallardo Judyann Espela and Judyann Espela Gallardo Family Living Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2011
Sold by
Gallardo Judyann Espela
Bought by
Gallardo Judyann Espela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2010
Sold by
Gallardo Judyann Espela
Bought by
Judyann Espela Gallardo Family Living Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2007
Sold by
Pulte Home Corp
Bought by
Gallardo Judyann E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,895
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $879,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Tsi Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Tsi Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $578,888 New Conventional
Previous Owner $505,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $524,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $423,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $118,895 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $417,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/24/2025 02/24/25 Sold $878,888 +27.6% $780 / Sq Ft
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $688,888 -- $611 / 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 $9,638 $726,283 $360,565 $365,718
2023 $9,638 $712,044 $353,496 $358,548
2022 $9,375 $698,083 $346,565 $351,518
2021 $9,180 $684,396 $339,770 $344,626
2020 $8,956 $677,380 $336,287 $341,093
2019 $8,761 $664,099 $329,694 $334,405
2018 $8,672 $651,079 $323,230 $327,849
2017 $8,602 $638,314 $316,893 $321,421
2016 $8,437 $625,799 $310,680 $315,119
2015 $7,866 $574,000 $285,000 $289,000
2014 $6,850 $532,000 $264,100 $267,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81989890

MLSListings

APN: 230-54-072