NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1457 Richards Ave San Jose, CA 95125

Willow Glen Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,978,474 - $4,282,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,567 Sq Ft
$1,153/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2024

Last sale price $4,120,000 $1,155 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,760/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Willow Glen High School Rated 9+
  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2024

Rare Dream Property in Willow Glen,Luxurious Single Level Traditional Custom Built by De Mattei Construction, Sprawling 17,032 sq.ft. lot,4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Plus Detached Guest Cottage 627 sq.ft. w/Full Kitchen,Bedroom& Full Bathroom,Outdoor Kitchen&Fireplace,Dining/Lounge Areas,Lush Lawn,Pond&Blooming Roses,Stroll to Downtown Willow Glen!New Interior&Exterior Paint.Formal Entry w/New Light Fixtures&Sconces.Formal Living Room w/Gas Fireplace,Tile Hearth&Wood Mantel.Formal Dining Room w/Hardwood Floors&New Chandelier.Butlers Pantry with S/S Sink,Bosch Dishwasher,Built-In Desk Nook&Walk-In Pantry.Wine Cellar w/WhisperKool Temperature Control Installed,Custom Cherry Wood Cabinets.Gourmet Kitchen w/Sub-Zero Refrigerator,Thermador 6-Burner Cooktop,VentAHood,GE Microwave,Thermador Double Ovens,Granite Slab Countertops,Bosch Sink,Center Island w/Stainless Steel Sink,Island Seating,New Pendant Lights Over Island, Breakfast Nook w/NewChandelier.Great Room with Vaulted Exposed Beam Ceiling w/Shiplap Design,Built-In Speakers,Custom Built-In Entertainment Center,Double Sliding Glass Doors&Gas Fireplace.Custom Built Patio Area,Vaulted Covered Patio w/New Chandelier, 2 Infrared Dynamics Heaters,Outdoor Fireplace&Kitchen,Custom Built Bar Area w/Peninsula Seating.Solar Owned,Central A/C!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valerie Mein

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01216634 Listed on: 05/03/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Alicia Duarte

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01396055

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,567 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Alarm System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Gazebo
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • Safe or Vault

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 429-39-013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3567
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3567
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm, Vault
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Office Area, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Gazebo, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar

Schools

  • High School: 350

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 429-39-013
  • Lot Acres: 0.3910
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 17032.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 17032.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Solar Power On Grid, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

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
May 3, 2024
Closed on
May 28, 2024
Sold by
Watson 1978 Living Trust and Watson Richard
Bought by
Dacoop Trust and Clark
Seller's Agent
Valerie Mein
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alicia Duarte
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,995,000
Sold Price
$4,120,000
Premium/Discount to List
$125,000
3.13%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$4,057,171

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$62,829
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2009
Sold by
Watson Richard E and Watson Nancy P
Bought by
Watson Richard and Watson Nancy Pamela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2006
Sold by
Johnson James E and Johnson Martha
Bought by
Watson Richard E and Watson Nancy P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
6.53%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1997
Sold by
Kitzmiller Lois B and Kitzmiller Lansing J
Bought by
Johnson James E and Johnson Martha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Interest Rate
6.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 1995
Sold by
Kitzmiller Lois
Bought by
Kitzmiller Lois B and Kitzmiller Lansing J
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
Dacoop Trust $4,120,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Watson Richard -- None Available
Watson Richard E $2,051,000 First American Title Company
Johnson James E $431,500 American Title Co
Kitzmiller Lois B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Watson Richard E $950,000
Previous Owner Johnson James E $388,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Sold $4,120,000 +3.1% $1,155 / Sq Ft
05/09/2024 05/09/24 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2024 05/03/24 For Sale $3,995,000 -- $1,120 / 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 $33,061 $4,202,400 $3,386,400 $816,000
2024 $33,061 $2,694,019 $1,970,275 $723,744
2023 $32,504 $2,641,196 $1,931,643 $709,553
2022 $32,206 $2,589,409 $1,893,768 $695,641
2021 $31,632 $2,538,637 $1,856,636 $682,001
2020 $30,948 $2,512,607 $1,837,599 $675,008
2019 $30,311 $2,463,341 $1,801,568 $661,773
2018 $30,042 $2,415,042 $1,766,244 $648,798
2017 $29,824 $2,367,689 $1,731,612 $636,077
2016 $29,508 $2,321,264 $1,697,659 $623,605
2015 $29,352 $2,286,397 $1,672,159 $614,238
2014 $25,854 $2,036,200 $1,489,200 $547,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Valerie Mein

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Valerie Mein

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 891-1332

    139 in this area

    178 Total Sales

    Valerie Mein
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  • Alicia Duarte

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Alicia Duarte

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 802-5106

    50 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Alicia Duarte
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81964191

MLSListings

APN: 429-39-013

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95125 Willow Glen

1457 Richards Ave, San Jose, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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