NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1259 Dorchester Ln San Jose, CA 95118

Croydon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,737,000 - $1,827,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,555 Sq Ft
$1,138/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 16, 2015

Last sale price $860,000 $553 Per Sq Ft

Est. 106% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,728/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Los Alamitos Elementary School Rated A-
  • Balcony
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2015

Completely remodeled Cambrian SFR - just perfect for the first time homebuyer. Elementary 935 API score (2013). Refinished hardwood floors throughout, newer double pane windows, and remodeled kitchen with newer oven and dishwasher. Minimal landscaping with wonderful Myer Lemon Tree is ready for your buyer's personal landscaping touches. No need to preview, your first-time homebuyer will love it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Apple

Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley License #01199883 Listed on: 03/23/2015

Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley

Co-Listed By

Pam Finch

Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley License #01300675

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Chiavetta

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01376400

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,215

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 6,316 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,555 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 567-47-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,215

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 54
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1555
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1555
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School: Los Alamitos Elementary
  • Middle School: Castillero Middle
  • High School: Pioneer High
  • High School: 348
  • Elementary School: 369
  • Middle School: 338

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Parcel Number: 567-47-015
  • Lot Acres: 0.1450
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6300.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6300.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Los Alamitos Elementary
  • High School Text: Pioneer High
  • Middle School Text: Castillero Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2015
Closed on
Apr 6, 2015
Sold by
Murphy Kevin A
Bought by
Mejia Alexander A and Mejia Jayme M
Seller's Agent
Margaret Apple
Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
Buyer's Agent
Mark Chiavetta
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
$111,000
14.82%
Current Estimated Value
$1,770,265

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$910,265
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.20%
Original Mortgage
$148,400
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2006
Sold by
1993 Christine Murphy Revocable Trust
Bought by
Murphy Christine 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
Mejia Alexander A $860,000 Old Republic Title Company
Murphy Christine E -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mejia Alexander A $55,000
Open Mejia Alexander A $755,000
Closed Mejia Alexander A $148,400
Closed Mejia Alexander A $625,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2015 04/16/15 Sold $860,000 +14.8% $553 / Sq Ft
03/23/2015 03/23/15 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2015 03/23/15 For Sale $749,000 -- $482 / 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 $13,215 $1,033,581 $751,152 $282,429
2024 $13,215 $1,013,316 $736,424 $276,892
2023 $12,967 $993,448 $721,985 $271,463
2022 $12,856 $973,970 $707,829 $266,141
2021 $12,598 $954,873 $693,950 $260,923
2020 $12,317 $945,083 $686,835 $258,248
2019 $12,058 $926,553 $673,368 $253,185
2018 $11,941 $908,386 $660,165 $248,221
2017 $11,847 $890,575 $647,221 $243,354
2016 $11,653 $873,114 $634,531 $238,583
2015 $10,845 $193,476 $58,423 $135,053
2014 -- $189,687 $57,279 $132,408
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margaret Apple

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Margaret Apple

    Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley

    (408) 646-0529

    4 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Pam Finch

    Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley

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  • Mark Chiavetta

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Mark Chiavetta

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 425-2848

    142 Total Sales

    Mark Chiavetta
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81456401

MLSListings

APN: 567-47-015

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95118 Croydon

1259 Dorchester Ln, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1259 Dorchester Ln, San Jose, CA 95118 since 23 March 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,770,265, approximately $1,138 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 1259 Dorchester Ln is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Los Alamitos Elementary School, Castillero Middle School, and Pioneer High School.

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