NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1195 University Ave San Jose, CA 95126

Rose Garden Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,916,000 - $5,327,546

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,146 Sq Ft
$971/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 07, 2020

Last sale price $2,200,000 $531 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,375/month

272 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2020

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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank Oliver

Oliver Group License #00491292 Listed on: 09/10/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue Phan

Bayview Resid. Brokerage License #01315365

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $48,148

Year Built

  • 1905

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Mostly Level
  • Back Yard
  • May Be Possible The Lot Can Be Split Into 2+ Parcels

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,146 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entertainment System
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Workshop
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 3 Carport Spaces
  • No Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$48,148

Year Built

1905

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 115
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4146
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1905

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 4146
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Wine Cellar / Storage, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Shower And Tub, Stall Shower, Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Bbq Area, Deck, Fenced, Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fencing: Fenced, Surveyed, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, No Garage, Room For Oversized Vehicle
  • Carport Min: 3

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Video / Audio System

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level, Possible Lot Split, Surveyed
  • Lot Acres: 0.4301
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 18736.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 18736.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2019
Closed on
Jun 19, 2020
Sold by
Leingang Thad and Leingang Elaine
Bought by
Tho Nguyen And Linda Le Family Trust and Nguyen
Seller's Agent
Frank Oliver
Oliver Group
Buyer's Agent
Sue Phan
Bayview Resid. Brokerage
List Price
$2,488,800
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$288,800
-11.6%
Current Estimated Value
$4,025,387

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,825,387
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.32%
Original Mortgage
$1,415,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2003
Sold by
Leingang Thad R and Leingang Elaine R
Bought by
Leingang Thad R and Leingang Elaine R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1999
Sold by
Leingang Frank and Leingang Germain
Bought by
Leingang Thad and Leingang Elaine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$854,000
Interest Rate
2.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 1999
Sold by
Leingang Thad and Leingang Elaine
Bought by
Leingang Thad R and Leingang Elaine R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$854,000
Interest Rate
2.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1998
Sold by
Dearborn David D and Dearborn Michele G
Bought by
Leingang Thad and Leingang Elaine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$758,400
Interest Rate
5.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1996
Sold by
Dearborn David D and Dearborn Michele G
Bought by
Dearborn David D and Dearborn Michele G
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
Tho Nguyen And Linda Le Family Trust $2,200,000 Fidelity National Title
Leingang Thad R -- Chicago Title
Leingang Thad -- North American Title Co
Leingang Thad R -- North American Title Co
Leingang Thad $1,050,000 Chicago Title Co
Dearborn David D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Tho Nguyen And Linda Le Family Trust $1,415,000
Previous Owner Leingang Thad R $900,000
Previous Owner Leingang Thad R $854,000
Previous Owner Leingang Thad $758,400
Closed Leingang Thad $61,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/07/2020 08/07/20 Sold $2,200,000 -2.2% $531 / Sq Ft
06/09/2020 06/09/20 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2020 03/25/20 Price Changed $2,248,800 -9.6% $542 / Sq Ft
09/10/2019 09/10/19 For Sale $2,488,800 -- $600 / 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 $48,148 $4,120,925 $2,018,735 $2,102,190
2024 $48,148 $4,040,123 $1,979,152 $2,060,971
2023 $40,722 $3,379,617 $1,940,346 $1,439,271
2022 $30,372 $2,475,972 $2,091,000 $384,972
2021 $27,195 $2,200,000 $2,050,000 $150,000
2020 $19,809 $1,595,795 $737,817 $857,978
2019 $19,409 $1,564,505 $723,350 $841,155
2018 $19,237 $1,533,829 $709,167 $824,662
2017 $19,096 $1,503,755 $695,262 $808,493
2016 $18,857 $1,474,271 $681,630 $792,641
2015 $18,748 $1,452,127 $671,392 $780,735
2014 $18,243 $1,423,683 $658,241 $765,442
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Frank Oliver

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Frank Oliver

    Oliver Group

    (408) 472-4700

    38 Total Sales

    Frank Oliver
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Sue Phan

    Bayview Resid. Brokerage

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81786903

MLSListings

APN: 261-13-033

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Rose Garden

1195 University Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1195 University Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 since 10 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $4,025,387, approximately $970 per square foot. This property was built in 1905. 1195 University 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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