NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1261 Benton St Santa Clara, CA 95050

Downtown Santa Clara Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,504,000 - $1,666,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,176 Sq Ft
$1,367/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 4, 2016

Last sale price $895,000 $761 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,715 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Post and Beam
  • Attic
  • Westwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Fremont Park

About This Home

As of March 2016

Charming and very clean remodeled/repainted home in "Old Quad" area of Santa Clara. There is a second structure with office/rec room adding ~323sf, along w/courtyard & grass/patio area. Features include: 4 1/2" Samoan Mahogany hardwood floors, Tankless water heater, Solar Panels (owned), dual pane windows, 6 yr old A/C & furnace/HVAC ducts/vents, newer ABS main sewer line, Nest thermostat, Insta-Hot spigot, kitchen sink water filtration, kitchen pantry, brand new gutters & downspouts, inside laundry room (washer/dryer stays), attic fan, Granite countertops in kitchen/bathroom, Limestone & Sandstone flooring, Satellite dish, kitchen pantry, security alarm, double gates, auto sprinkler system front/back, & more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Petters

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01856843 Listed on: 01/28/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Petters

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01856843 Listed on: 01/28/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1898

Lot Details

  • 7,187 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Mostly Level
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Zero Lot Line
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Lighted Parking
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Post and Beam
  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Mudsill Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Fan
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Solar Power System

Additional Homes

  • 600 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 269-15-090

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1898

Lot Details

7,187 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 600
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1176
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Gas, Oven Range, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1176
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Secured Garage / Parking, Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Laundry Room, Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower, Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Mudsill, Post and Beam, Post and Pier, Raised, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Courtyard, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Lighted Parking Area, On Street, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level, Zero Lot Line
  • Parcel Number: 269-15-090
  • Lot Acres: 0.1650
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7191.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7191.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Attic Fan, Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star HVAC, Solar Power, Solar Power On Grid, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Office/Rec Room

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Clara Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,608,057

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$409,869
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2016
Closed on
Feb 29, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Scott Petters
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Scott Petters
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$859,888
Sold Price
$895,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,112
4.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$80,000 None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
$895,000 Cornerstone Title Company
-- Old Republic Title
$525,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
$375,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $409,869
Previous Owner $380,000
Previous Owner $420,000
Previous Owner $300,000
Closed $37,500
Closed $52,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/04/2016 03/04/16 Sold $895,000 +4.1% $761 / Sq Ft
02/05/2016 02/05/16 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2016 01/28/16 For Sale $859,888 -- $731 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $12,353 $1,072,355 $894,467 $177,888
2024 $12,353 $1,051,329 $876,929 $174,400
2023 $12,229 $1,030,716 $859,735 $170,981
2022 $12,032 $1,010,507 $842,878 $167,629
2021 $11,985 $990,694 $826,351 $164,343
2020 $11,767 $980,536 $817,878 $162,658
2019 $11,753 $961,311 $801,842 $159,469
2018 $10,997 $942,463 $786,120 $156,343
2017 $10,814 $912,900 $765,000 $147,900
2016 $7,513 $630,540 $558,482 $72,058
2015 $7,485 $621,070 $550,094 $70,976
2014 $7,113 $608,905 $539,319 $69,586
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Scott Petters

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Scott Petters

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 621-5701

    5 Total Sales

    Scott Petters
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81548641

MLSListings

APN: 269-15-090

California Santa Clara County Santa Clara 95050 Downtown Santa Clara

1261 Benton St, Santa Clara, CA

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