NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1281 Martin Ave San Jose, CA 95126

Shasta Hanchett Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,217,000 - $2,311,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,970 Sq Ft
$1,148/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2024

Last sale price $2,365,000 $1,201 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,970/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Marble Flooring
  • Black Bottom Pool
  • Recreation Room
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2024

Nestled in The Rose Garden's Shasta Hanchett Park neighborhood, this Wolfe & Higgens single-story masterpiece graces picturesque Martin Ave. A charming cottage garden and inviting brick walkway frame the entrance, complemented by custom three-piece front windows. Inside, the living room boasts an original Bachelder tile fireplace, bespoke built-in shelving, and a media console marrying walnut accents with brass hardware. The spacious dining room, adorned with a marble-topped buffet and designer chandelier, is perfect for hosting memorable gatherings. The vintage-style kitchen, renovated to perfection, features a six-burner Thermador cooktop, farmhouse sink, black quartz counters and checkered tile floors. Beadboard ceiling, in-counter wine cabinet, and bistro shelves add to the timeless appeal. Four bedrooms, including a versatile office space, and meticulously renovated bathrooms with mosaic marble flooring and custom vanities ensure comfort and style. Just steps away from The Alameda, indulge in coffee at Crema, shop at Whole Foods, or dine at popular eateries like Hop & Vine. Conveniently located near downtown San Jose,with easy access to Caltrain and major highways, this home seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern conveniences, a true sanctuary in the Silicon Valley.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sean Manning

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01228488 Listed on: 03/19/2024

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Co-Listed By

Sydney Ereno

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01468293

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Buchanan

Intero Real Estate Services License #02068778

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,853

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,970 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Art Studio
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Security Gate
  • Attic
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • No Garage

Pool

  • Black Bottom Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 261-24-043

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,853

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Age: 99
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1970
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1970
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Attic, Basement - Unfinished, Formal Entry, Office Area, Recreation Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Marble, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Shower over Tub - 1, Solid Surface
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - Black Bottom, Pool - In Ground, Spa - In Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, No Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Security Gate, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School: Merritt Trace Elementary
  • Middle School: Herbert Hoover Middle
  • High School: Abraham Lincoln High
  • High School: 347
  • Elementary School: 381
  • Middle School: 340

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 261-24-043
  • Lot Acres: 0.1607
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Merritt Trace Elementary
  • High School Text: Abraham Lincoln High
  • Middle School Text: Herbert Hoover Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2024
Closed on
Apr 2, 2024
Sold by
Nat'L Resid Nominee Svc Inc
Bought by
Aguilar Silvia Rocio Mora and Mora Oscar
Seller's Agent
Sean Manning
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Chris Buchanan
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$2,048,000
Sold Price
$2,365,000
Premium/Discount to List
$317,000
15.48%
Views
40
Current Estimated Value
$2,262,361

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$102,639
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.31%
Original Mortgage
$1,655,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,631,661
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$658,347

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2024
Closed on
Mar 15, 2024
Sold by
Walker Living Trust and Walker James Bart
Bought by
Nat'L Resid Nominee Svc Inc
Seller's Agent
Sean Manning
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Chris Buchanan
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$2,048,000
Sold Price
$2,365,000
Premium/Discount to List
$317,000
15.48%
Views
40

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,655,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,631,661
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$658,347

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2022
Sold by
Bart Walker James and Bart Ann Melissa
Bought by
Walker Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2017
Sold by
Ehrenberg David E
Bought by
Walker James and Walker Melissa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,150,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2011
Sold by
Bentley Joseph and Bentley Shannon
Bought by
Ehrenberg David E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$587,000
Interest Rate
4.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2004
Sold by
Darrough David W and Darrough Joy
Bought by
Bentley Joseph and Bentley Shannon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$636,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1998
Sold by
Darrough David W
Bought by
Darrough David W and Darrough Joy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
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
Aguilar Silvia Rocio Mora $2,365,000 Fidelity National Title
Nat'L Resid Nominee Svc Inc $2,365,000 Fidelity National Title
Walker Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Walker James $1,455,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Ehrenberg David E $885,000 Stewart Title Of California
Bentley Joseph $795,000 New Century Title Company
Darrough David W -- Financial Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Aguilar Silvia Rocio Mora $1,655,500
Previous Owner Walker James $1,281,000
Previous Owner Walker James $1,150,000
Previous Owner Ehrenberg David E $183,900
Previous Owner Ehrenberg David E $579,000
Previous Owner Ehrenberg David E $587,000
Previous Owner Bentley Joseph $635,000
Previous Owner Bentley Joseph $636,000
Previous Owner Darrough David W $322,000
Previous Owner Darrough David W $35,000
Previous Owner Darrough David W $300,700
Previous Owner Darrough David W $38,000
Previous Owner Darrough David W $340,500
Previous Owner Darrough David W $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2024 04/26/24 Sold $2,365,000 +15.5% $1,201 / Sq Ft
03/28/2024 03/28/24 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2024 03/19/24 For Sale $2,048,000 -- $1,040 / 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 $20,853 $2,412,300 $1,428,000 $984,300
2024 $20,853 $1,623,076 $1,015,121 $607,955
2023 $20,477 $1,591,252 $995,217 $596,035
2022 $20,283 $1,560,052 $975,703 $584,349
2021 $19,883 $1,529,464 $956,572 $572,892
2020 $19,405 $1,513,782 $946,764 $567,018
2019 $18,984 $1,484,100 $928,200 $555,900
2018 $18,389 $1,455,000 $910,000 $545,000
2017 $12,876 $976,676 $732,439 $244,237
2016 $12,677 $957,527 $718,078 $239,449
2015 $12,598 $943,145 $707,292 $235,853
2014 $12,128 $924,671 $693,438 $231,233
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Sean Manning

    Sereno Group

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Sydney Ereno

    Sereno Group

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  • Chris Buchanan

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Chris Buchanan

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 781-5510

    1 in this area

    121 Total Sales

    Chris Buchanan
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81958116

MLSListings

APN: 261-24-043

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Shasta Hanchett Park

1281 Martin Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1281 Martin Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 since 19 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $2,262,361, approximately $1,148 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1281 Martin Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Merritt Trace Elementary, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High.

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