NOT LISTED FOR SALE

123 Ortega Ave Mountain View, CA 94040

Mountain View West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,342,000 - $1,439,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,584 Sq Ft
1,786 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold June 06, 2012

Last sale price $645,000 $407 Per Sq Ft

Est. 117% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,180/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring
  • Monta Loma Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Mora Park

About This Home

As of June 2012

Not a short sale or an REO! ready to move in right now, Incredible opportunity to own in Mountain View. High-end finishes include new cabinets, stainless steel appliance and granite countertops, new bath cabinets and granite countertops, new carpets, refinished hardwood floors, new two-tone paint. New wood deck and large patio with views of greenbelts. Large two-car garage

Last Agent to Sell the Property

SV Home Real Estate Experts

Intero Real Estate Services License #70004594 Listed on: 05/12/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

James A. Nappo

Compass License #01439226

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 1,786

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Garden
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,584 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Thermostat

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Ground Level Unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 148-34-002

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include landscaping / gardening, pool spa or tennis, management fee, reserves, roof, common area electricity, exterior painting, fencing, insurance - common area, insurance - liability
  • Birch Green Association
  • Built by Birch Green
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Style: Traditional
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 407.20
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Levels: 2
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1584
  • Complex Name: Birch Green
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Side Coordinate: 3
  • Map Top Coordinate: F
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: F3
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Zoning Description: R315
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Yes, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave
  • Living Sq Ft: 1584
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, No Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Local/Neighborhood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 390
  • HOA Amenities: Club House, Garden / Greenbelt / Trails, Community Pool, Sauna / Spa / Hot Tub
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Budget, Rules & Regulations
  • Association Fees Include: Landscaping / Gardening, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof, Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Liability
  • H O A Name Text: Birch Green
  • Levels In Unit: 2
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Wet Bar, Balcony/Patio

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 148-34-002
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 409.72
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1780.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 1780.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 1780.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1780.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 1
  • Unit Features: Ground Floor

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Middle School Text: Isaac Newton Graham Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2019
Sold by
Berenson Matthew
Bought by
Berenson Matthew Claude and Matthew Claude Berenson Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,396,658

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2016
Sold by
Berenson Matthew and Berenson Matthew C
Bought by
Berenson Matthew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$710,000
Outstanding Balance
$566,128
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$830,530

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2016
Sold by
Berenson Matthew C
Bought by
Berenson Matthew Claude

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$710,000
Outstanding Balance
$566,128
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$830,530

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2013
Sold by
Buckway Caroline
Bought by
Berenson Matthew C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$451,750
Interest Rate
3.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2013
Sold by
Sherwood Holly
Bought by
Berenson Matthew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$451,750
Interest Rate
3.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2012
Closed on
Jun 4, 2012
Sold by
Silicon Valley Homes Llc
Bought by
Sherwood Holly
Seller's Agent
SV Home Real Estate Experts
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
James A. Nappo
Compass
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2012
Sold by
Wallace Joseph J
Bought by
Silicon Valley Homes Llc
Source: Public Records

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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
Berenson Matthew Claude -- None Available
Berenson Matthew -- First American Title Company
Berenson Matthew Claude -- None Available
Berenson Matthew C -- Old Republic Title Company
Berenson Matthew $695,000 Old Republic Title Company
Sherwood Holly $645,000 Stewart Title Of California
Silicon Valley Homes Llc $506,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Berenson Matthew $710,000
Closed Berenson Matthew $451,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/06/2012 06/06/12 Sold $645,000 -0.6% $407 / Sq Ft
05/15/2012 05/15/12 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2012 05/12/12 For Sale $649,000 -- $410 / 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 $9,991 $855,828 $427,914 $427,914
2024 $9,991 $839,048 $419,524 $419,524
2023 $9,890 $822,598 $411,299 $411,299
2022 $9,864 $806,470 $403,235 $403,235
2021 $9,626 $790,658 $395,329 $395,329
2020 $9,639 $782,552 $391,276 $391,276
2019 $9,236 $767,208 $383,604 $383,604
2018 $9,143 $752,166 $376,083 $376,083
2017 $8,768 $737,418 $368,709 $368,709
2016 $8,497 $722,960 $361,480 $361,480
2015 $8,254 $712,102 $356,051 $356,051
2014 $8,181 $698,154 $349,077 $349,077
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    SV Home Real Estate Experts

    Intero Real Estate Services

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    James A. Nappo

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81217845

MLSListings

APN: 148-34-002

California Santa Clara County Mountain View 94040 Mountain View West

123 Ortega Ave, Mountain View, CA

Not Listed for Sale

Condos

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