NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12522 Palmtag Dr Saratoga, CA 95070

West San Jose Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,691,000 - $4,642,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,398 Sq Ft
$1,236/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 15, 2012

Last sale price $1,614,500 $475 Per Sq Ft

Est. 160% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,098/month

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Granite Flooring
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Blue Hills Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • 5-minute walk to Brookglen Park

About This Home

As of May 2012

Cupertino Schools:Blue Hills, Miller MS, Lynbrook HS. Walking to West Gate Shopping center. Quiet. 600+-SQFT basement/entertainment. Major renovation/addition in 2002 including: partial foundation, concrete tile roof, new basement, kitchen,hardwood/marble/granite floor, skylights, central A/C,high ceiling-hallway entrance and family room,artistic columns, etc. (Almost like a re-built)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert S-m Chen

Century 21 Real Estate Alliance Inc License #01787376 Listed on: 02/01/2012

Century 21 Real Estate Alliance Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

John Leahy

John Leahy, Broker License #01112585

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,968

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R110

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Concrete Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,398 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Granite
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 386-07-039

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,968

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 475.13
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3398
  • Barclay Horizontal: 25
  • Barclays Page: 75
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 852
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 75
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 60
  • Map Top Coordinate: G
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 25
  • Thomas Bros Page: 852
  • Thomas Brothers: G5
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Zoning Description: R110
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 3398
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Granite, Hardwood, Marble
  • Additional Rooms: Rec/Rumpus Room, Formal Entry, Basement - Partial, Attic, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Concrete
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Bay Window

Schools

  • High School: 259

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 386-07-039
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 485.58
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9652.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 9652.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 9652.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9652.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Walls Insulated, Insulation - Floor, Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Blue Hills Elementary
  • High School Text: Lynbrook High
  • Middle School Text: Joaquin Miller Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2012
Closed on
May 7, 2012
Sold by
Shaw Ri Chung and Lin Li Hung
Bought by
Ritz Walter J and Ritz Andrea
Seller's Agent
Robert S-m Chen
Century 21 Real Estate Alliance Inc
Buyer's Agent
John Leahy
John Leahy, Broker
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,614,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,500
-2.15%
Current Estimated Value
$4,201,438

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,586,938
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.36%
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Outstanding Balance
$89,197
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,112,241

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2000
Sold by
Douglass Stephen M and Douglass Diane E
Bought by
Shaw Ri Chung and Lin Li Hung

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$832,500
Interest Rate
8.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2000
Sold by
Douglass Stephen M And Diane E Trustee
Bought by
Douglass Stephen M and Douglass Diane E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$832,500
Interest Rate
8.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1996
Sold by
Douglass Stephen M and Douglass Diane E
Bought by
Douglass Stephen M and Douglass Diane E
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
Ritz Walter J $1,614,500 Chicago Title Company
Shaw Ri Chung $1,110,000 Stewart Title
Douglass Stephen M -- Chicago Title Co
Douglass Stephen M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ritz Walter J $625,000
Previous Owner Shaw Ri Chung $832,500
Previous Owner Douglass Stephen M $455,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/15/2012 05/15/12 Sold $1,614,500 -2.2% $475 / Sq Ft
03/26/2012 03/26/12 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2012 02/01/12 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $486 / 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 $23,968 $2,027,579 $1,520,577 $507,002
2024 $23,968 $1,987,823 $1,490,762 $497,061
2023 $23,793 $1,948,847 $1,461,532 $487,315
2022 $23,561 $1,910,635 $1,432,875 $477,760
2021 $23,306 $1,873,173 $1,404,780 $468,393
2020 $23,016 $1,853,967 $1,390,376 $463,591
2019 $22,470 $1,817,615 $1,363,114 $454,501
2018 $21,941 $1,781,977 $1,336,387 $445,590
2017 $21,890 $1,747,037 $1,310,184 $436,853
2016 $21,073 $1,712,783 $1,284,495 $428,288
2015 $20,924 $1,687,056 $1,265,201 $421,855
2014 $20,385 $1,654,010 $1,240,418 $413,592
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Robert S-m Chen

    Century 21 Real Estate Alliance Inc

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  • John Leahy

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    John Leahy

    John Leahy, Broker

    (408) 386-1293

    63 Total Sales

    John Leahy
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81203789

MLSListings

APN: 386-07-039

California Santa Clara County Saratoga 95070 West San Jose

12522 Palmtag Dr, Saratoga, CA

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