NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1231 Topaz Ave San Jose, CA 95117

Blackford Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,846,000 - $2,254,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,556 Sq Ft
$1,330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2020

Last sale price $1,550,000 $996 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,121/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Granite Countertops
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Moreland Middle School Rated A-
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Washer and Dryer

About This Home

As of March 2020

Must see! A lovely home with good floor plan and move-in condition in West San Jose! 4 Bedroom 2 bathroom very well maintained property with 1,556 sq. ft. living area. Dual pane windows and patio sliding door. Wall to wall brand new carpets. Central forced air heating. Copper pipe. Professionally landscaped in front and back yards. Nice back patio area for outdoor living & entertaining. Near schools, library, post office, park and shopping. Westgate, El Paseo de Saratoga, Valley Fair Shopping Mall, Santana Row all short distance. Easy commute via Freeway 280/880/17/85, San Thomas and Lawrence Expressway to all Silicon Valley high tech companies.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Betty Gong

Green Valley Realty USA License #00971366 Listed on: 02/14/2020

Green Valley Realty USA

Last Buyer's Agent

Lei Cao

Maxreal License #01992611

Maxreal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,159

Year Built

  • 1960

Lot Details

  • 5,976 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,556 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,159

Year Built

1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 60
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1556
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1960

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Granite, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1556
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower And Tub, Tub In Primary Bedroom, Tubs - 2+

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Campbell Union High
  • Elementary School: Leroy Anderson Elementary
  • Middle School: Moreland Middle
  • High School: Prospect High
  • High School: 241
  • Elementary School: 148
  • Middle School: 35652

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1372
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5975.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5975.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2020
Closed on
Mar 10, 2020
Sold by
Chan Starry C and Chan Sunny H
Bought by
Li Tao and He Xu
Seller's Agent
Betty Gong
Green Valley Realty USA
Buyer's Agent
Lei Cao
Maxreal
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$151,000
10.79%
Current Estimated Value
$2,069,117

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$519,117
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.52%
Original Mortgage
$1,203,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,066,377
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,002,741

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2016
Sold by
Chan Starry Seong Chi and Chan Sunny Hing Chan
Bought by
Starry & Sunny Chan Living Trust and Chan Sunny H
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
Li Tao $1,550,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Starry & Sunny Chan Living Trust -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Li Tao $1,203,750
Previous Owner Chan Starry S $102,114
Previous Owner Chan Starry Seong Chi $140,000
Previous Owner Chan Starry Seong Chi $136,000
Previous Owner Chan Starry Seong Chi $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2020 03/27/20 Sold $1,550,000 +10.8% $996 / Sq Ft
02/26/2020 02/26/20 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2020 02/14/20 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $899 / 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 $22,159 $1,695,145 $1,271,360 $423,785
2024 $22,159 $1,661,908 $1,246,432 $415,476
2023 $19,663 $1,629,323 $1,221,993 $407,330
2022 $21,572 $1,597,377 $1,198,033 $399,344
2021 $21,242 $1,566,057 $1,174,543 $391,514
2020 $4,554 $245,771 $98,492 $147,279
2019 $4,388 $240,953 $96,561 $144,392
2018 $4,280 $236,229 $94,668 $141,561
2017 $4,221 $231,598 $92,812 $138,786
2016 $3,977 $227,058 $90,993 $136,065
2015 $3,935 $223,649 $89,627 $134,022
2014 $3,474 $219,269 $87,872 $131,397
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Betty Gong

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Betty Gong

    Green Valley Realty USA

    (408) 313-2844

    13 Total Sales

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  • Lei Cao

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Lei Cao

    Maxreal

    (415) 351-8783

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81782717

MLSListings

APN: 299-09-031

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95117 Blackford

1231 Topaz Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1231 Topaz Ave, San Jose, CA 95117 since 14 February 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,069,117, approximately $1,329 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 1231 Topaz Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Leroy Anderson Elementary School, Moreland Middle School, and Prospect High School.

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