NOT LISTED FOR SALE

151 Topeka Ave San Jose, CA 95128

Burbank Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,017,000 - $1,131,848

2 Beds
1 Bath
708 Sq Ft
$1,496/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 18, 2025

Last sale price $1,050,000 $1,483 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,535 / mo

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

This beautifully updated San Jose bungalow sits on a generous 5,625 sq. ft. lot in a highly sought-after neighborhood. Offering a blend of charm, comfort, and future potential. With ample parking, RV/boat access, and a spacious detached garage, the property is primed for a future ADU conversion. Presenting the flexibility and long-term value today’s homeowner’s desire. The backyard exudes privacy and feels like a personal retreat, featuring a covered patio with a projector screen for movie nights under the stars, a lush lawn, and the versatile detached garage. Inside, the home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, enhanced by new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The remodeled kitchen impresses with modern skinny Shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops/ backsplash, farmhouse sink, and brand-new Maytag stainless steel appliances. Additional updates include recessed lighting, energy-efficient dual-pane windows, updated baseboards and window trim, and a new garage door. Ideally located in the heart of Silicon Valley with easy freeway access and close proximity to Valley Fair Mall, top dining, and major tech campuses, this turnkey home is a rare opportunity to enjoy stylish living and exceptional expansion potential in one of San Jose’s most central locations!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Janson

Cal Home License #02102482 Listed on: 05/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Roth

Matt Roth License #01153470

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 5,625 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

5,625 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: google maps
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, RV/Boat Parking, Boat, RV Possible

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5625

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2025
Closed on
Jul 3, 2025
Sold by
Apple Creek Properties Llc
Bought by
Heth Jacob
Seller's Agent
Alex Janson
Cal Home
Buyer's Agent
Matt Roth
Matt Roth
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
5.21%
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$1,058,962

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,962
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.05%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Outstanding Balance
$549,069
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$509,893

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2025
Sold by
Scott Timothy
Bought by
Apple Creek Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$807,500
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2015
Closed on
May 6, 2015
Sold by
Sanchez Darlene Ann and Flores Abel Ivan
Bought by
Scott Timothy and Newman Anne
Seller's Agent
Larry Rapiz
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Jerry Hill
Re/Max Santa Clara Valley
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$567,000
Premium/Discount to List
$72,000
14.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.84%
Original Mortgage
$453,600
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2010
Sold by
Hodges Vince T and Hodges Stephanie D
Bought by
Sanchez Darlene Ann and Flores Abel Ivan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$307,921
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2005
Sold by
Larson Kristine R
Bought by
Hodges Vince T and Hodges Stephanie D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2003
Sold by
Ballard Linda
Bought by
Larson Kristine R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$305,000
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Heth Jacob $1,050,000 Chicago Title
Apple Creek Properties Llc $950,000 Chicago Title
Scott Timothy $567,000 Old Republic Title Company
Sanchez Darlene Ann $312,500 Old Republic Title Company
Hodges Vince T $560,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Larson Kristine R $330,000 Alliance Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Heth Jacob $550,000
Previous Owner Apple Creek Properties Llc $807,500
Previous Owner Scott Timothy $453,600
Previous Owner Sanchez Darlene Ann $307,921
Previous Owner Hodges Vince T $112,000
Previous Owner Hodges Vince T $448,000
Previous Owner Larson Kristine R $305,000
Closed Larson Kristine R $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $1,050,000 +5.2% $1,483 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $998,000 +76.0% $1,410 / Sq Ft
05/11/2015 05/11/15 Sold $567,000 +14.5% $801 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/16/2015 04/16/15 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2015 04/10/15 For Sale $495,000 -- $699 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $9,645 $681,438 $477,009 $204,429
2024 $9,645 $668,077 $467,656 $200,421
2023 $9,645 $654,979 $458,487 $196,492
2022 $9,470 $642,138 $449,498 $192,640
2021 $9,382 $629,548 $440,685 $188,863
2020 $9,249 $623,094 $436,167 $186,927
2019 $9,215 $610,877 $427,615 $183,262
2018 $8,503 $598,900 $419,231 $179,669
2017 $8,276 $587,158 $411,011 $176,147
2016 $7,833 $575,646 $402,952 $172,694
2015 $4,869 $335,199 $234,565 $100,634
2014 -- $328,634 $229,971 $98,663
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alex Janson

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Alex Janson

    Cal Home

    (925) 765-9868

    1 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Alex Janson
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  • Matt Roth

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Matt Roth

    Matt Roth

    (323) 428-9475

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Matt Roth
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  • Larry Rapiz

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Larry Rapiz

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (510) 780-6114

    16 Total Sales

    Larry Rapiz
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jerry Hill

    Re/Max Santa Clara Valley

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41098320

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 274-18-018

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95128 Burbank

151 Topeka Ave, San Jose, CA

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