NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1297 Cherry Ave San Jose, CA 95125

Willow Glen Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,355,712 - $2,728,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,244 Sq Ft
$1,148/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 04, 2019

Last sale price $1,825,000 $813 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,411/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Marble Flooring
  • Willow Glen High School Rated 9+
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops

About This Home

As of October 2019

This unique Cherry property features a historical Treasure Chest cottage that could be an office/music room/Man Cave.Updated w/beautiful handcrafted cabinets and shelving.The private Craftsman main home was built in 2006 with amazing quality & finishes. Chefs kitchen w/stainless appliances,Granite counters w/tile backsplash.Breakfast nook+island & butlers pantry w/wine fridge.Perfect for entertaining inside or out. Formal L/R & DR,w/ HW flooring & F/P.Open concept F/R w/ F/P. Private garden,BBQ & fire pit w/ seating & brick patio .Master suite w/private bath that includes clawfoot tub, marble 2 vanities & huge shower.Laundry w/washer/dryer.2-car garage with extra storage and workbench.Central vacuum. AC, water heater with recirculating pump. Automatic sun shades.Just a stroll to Lincoln Ave.w/shops, restaurants, library & transportation.This one of a kind home, in a one of a kind location on one of the most-after streets in Willow Glen,has great schools both public and private nearby.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Rodriguez

Intero Real Estate Services License #00708588 Listed on: 08/22/2019

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Sead Tucakovic

Fireside Realty License #01329438

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 4,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Zero Lot Line
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,244 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • High Ceiling
  • Whole House Fan
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 429-13-085

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

4,970 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2244
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2244
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Tub / Sink, Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Marble, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Property Faces: East

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC, Whole House / Attic Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, Built-in Vacuum, High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 350

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Zero Lot Line
  • Parcel Number: 429-13-085
  • Lot Acres: 0.1141
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4970.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4970.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Historical/shop

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Willow Glen Elementary
  • High School Text: Willow Glen High
  • Middle School Text: Willow Glen Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2019
Closed on
Sep 17, 2019
Sold by
Kocenda Kenneth L and Kocienda Jean Gordon
Bought by
Skripic Damir and Skripic Sanela Latic
Seller's Agent
Michelle Rodriguez
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Sead Tucakovic
Fireside Realty
List Price
$1,880,000
Sold Price
$1,825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-2.93%
Current Estimated Value
$2,576,928

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$751,928
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,460,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,269,497
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,307,431

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2010
Sold by
Kocienda Kenneth L and Kocienda Jean Gordon
Bought by
Kocienda Kenneth L and Kocienda Jean Gordon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2010
Sold by
Mussallem Greg B
Bought by
Kocienda Kenneth L and Kocienda Jean Gordon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,750
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2007
Sold by
Greg B Mussallem General Building Contra
Bought by
Mussallem Greg

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
7.61%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2006
Sold by
Swenson George R and Swenson Shirley Mae
Bought by
Greg B Mussallem General Building Contra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1999
Sold by
Swenson Shirley M and Swenson George R
Bought by
Swenson George R and Swenson Shirley Mae
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Skripic Damir $1,825,000 Chicago Title Company
Kocienda Kenneth L -- None Available
Kocienda Kenneth L $1,325,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Mussallem Greg -- Old Republic Title Company
Greg B Mussallem General Building Contra $525,000 Chicago Title Co
Swenson George R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Skripic Damir $1,460,000
Previous Owner Kocienda Kenneth L $729,750
Previous Owner Mussallem Greg $1,000,000
Previous Owner Greg B Mussallem General Building Contra $425,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Sold $1,825,000 -2.9% $813 / Sq Ft
09/15/2019 09/15/19 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2019 08/22/19 For Sale $1,880,000 -- $838 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $24,040 $1,995,900 $1,596,721 $399,179
2024 $24,040 $1,956,765 $1,565,413 $391,352
2023 $23,632 $1,918,398 $1,534,719 $383,679
2022 $23,430 $1,880,783 $1,504,627 $376,156
2021 $23,019 $1,843,906 $1,475,125 $368,781
2020 $22,557 $1,825,000 $1,460,000 $365,000
2019 $19,125 $1,533,218 $1,012,504 $520,714
2018 $18,957 $1,503,155 $992,651 $510,504
2017 $18,819 $1,473,683 $973,188 $500,495
2016 $18,583 $1,444,788 $954,106 $490,682
2015 $18,477 $1,423,087 $939,775 $483,312
2014 $17,975 $1,395,212 $921,367 $473,845
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michelle Rodriguez

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Michelle Rodriguez

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 342-3025

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Michelle Rodriguez
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Sead Tucakovic

    Fireside Realty

    (408) 267-5350

    11 Total Sales

    Sead Tucakovic
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81765562

MLSListings

APN: 429-13-085

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95125 Willow Glen

1297 Cherry Ave, San Jose, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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