NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1525 Elka Ave San Jose, CA 95129

West San Jose Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,841,000 - $3,282,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
$2,331/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 21, 2021

Last sale price $2,439,888 $1,877 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,793/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Deck
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of May 2021

WELCOME TO 1525 ELKA AVENUE.This beautifully maintained home nestled on quiet street near Silicon Valley's most distinguished schools, local shopping & restaurants. As you walk in the front door you will be greeted by hardwood floors and dual pane windows throughout, crown molding in the living room, family room kitchen with several skylights for lots of natural light. The gourmet kitchen boasts high end appliances,Wolf gas cooktop,Gaggenau oven,Bosch dishwasher,brushed bronze Fixtures,reverse osmosis system and brick wall with built-in pizza oven. Enjoy solar and Rayne water softener for high efficiency savings and air conditioning on hot summer days.The updated hall bathroom w/travertine floor and shower,Italian marble counter,Kohler sink and Pfister fixtures.Patio door in family room kitchen opens onto a fabulous redwood deck w/bench seating and lush landscaping perfect for entertaining. Great commuter location! Home is close proximity to Apple,Google & other High-Tech Companies.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Helen Soukoulis

Corcoran Icon Properties License #00338021 Listed on: 04/13/2021

Co-Listed By

Jim M. Higgins

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01510602

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Qi

Maxreal License #01901942

Maxreal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,742

Year Built

  • 1960

Lot Details

  • 5,741 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile
  • Travertine
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party
  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Softener is Owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,742

Year Built

1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 61
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1300
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1960

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area In Family Room, Skylight
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Gas, Hookups - Ice Maker, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range, Oven Range - Built-In, Oven Range - Electric, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1300
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile, Travertine, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1, Tub With Jets, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition, Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Wood
  • Property Faces: East
  • Pool: Spa - Above Ground, Spa - Electric
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Forced Air, Solar
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School: John Muir Elementary
  • Middle School: Joaquin Miller Middle
  • High School: Lynbrook High
  • High School: 259
  • Elementary School: 1056
  • Middle School: 88

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1318
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5743.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5743.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star Hvac, Insulation - Unknown, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight, Solar Power, Solar Power On Grid, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Leased

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2021
Closed on
May 6, 2021
Sold by
Heidinger Alice
Bought by
Chuang Chienfu and Chou Chiaju
Seller's Agent
Helen Soukoulis
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Qi
Maxreal
List Price
$1,999,999
Sold Price
$2,439,888
Premium/Discount to List
$439,889
21.99%
Current Estimated Value
$3,030,722

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$590,834
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.16%
Original Mortgage
$1,951,910
Outstanding Balance
$1,772,673
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,260,065

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2000
Sold by
Bartlett James R and Russell James
Bought by
Heidinger Alice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 1996
Sold by
Greyson John R and Greyson Luanne Elgar
Bought by
Bartlett James Russell

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,400
Interest Rate
8.39%
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
Chuang Chienfu $2,440,000 Old Republic Title Company
Heidinger Alice $730,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Bartlett James Russell $368,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chuang Chienfu $1,951,910
Previous Owner Heidinger Alice $927,500
Previous Owner Heidinger Alice $807,000
Previous Owner Heidinger Alice $800,000
Previous Owner Heidinger Alice $760,000
Previous Owner Heidinger Alice $741,500
Previous Owner Heidinger Alice $710,000
Previous Owner Heidinger Alice $118,000
Previous Owner Heidinger Alice $545,000
Previous Owner Heidinger Alice $600,000
Previous Owner Heidinger Alice $31,000
Previous Owner Heidinger Alice $500,000
Previous Owner Bartlett James Russell $30,000
Previous Owner Bartlett James Russell $294,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2021 05/21/21 Sold $2,439,888 +22.0% $1,877 / Sq Ft
04/21/2021 04/21/21 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2021 04/13/21 For Sale $1,999,999 -- $1,538 / 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 $31,742 $2,641,008 $2,429,625 $211,383
2024 $31,742 $2,589,225 $2,381,986 $207,239
2023 $31,193 $2,538,457 $2,335,281 $203,176
2022 $31,193 $2,488,685 $2,289,492 $199,193
2021 $13,986 $1,036,536 $518,268 $518,268
2020 $13,728 $1,025,908 $512,954 $512,954
2019 $13,443 $1,005,794 $502,897 $502,897
2018 $13,068 $986,074 $493,037 $493,037
2017 $13,008 $966,740 $483,370 $483,370
2016 $12,619 $947,786 $473,893 $473,893
2015 $12,542 $933,550 $466,775 $466,775
2014 $11,884 $915,264 $457,632 $457,632
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Helen Soukoulis

    Corcoran Icon Properties

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  • Jim M. Higgins

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Jim M. Higgins

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (408) 997-9999

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Jim M. Higgins
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  • Kevin Qi

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kevin Qi

    Maxreal

    (650) 207-6666

    19 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Kevin Qi
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81838699

MLSListings

APN: 373-11-028

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95129 West San Jose

1525 Elka Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1525 Elka Ave, San Jose, CA 95129 since 13 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $3,030,722, approximately $2,331 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 1525 Elka Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School, Joaquin Miller Middle, and Lynbrook High School.

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