NOT LISTED FOR SALE

153 Escobar Ave Los Gatos, CA 95032

Blossom Crest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,199,208 - $1,337,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,015 Sq Ft
$1,268/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2012

Last sale price $521,000 $513 Per Sq Ft

Est. 150% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,872/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Clubhouse
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Alta Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2012

Just what you have been waiting for..nicely remodelled, updated, away from street, quiet location along Los Gatos Creek, newer furnace & central air, dual-paned windows & doors througout, 1 level, attached 2 car garage. Walking distance to excellent Union schools & shopping, good access to freeways. Complex on 20 acres, professionally landscaped, peaceful, serene complex, no common walls

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dee Cowan

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00799552 Listed on: 07/18/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Valenti

Intero Real Estate Services License #01415857

Intero Real Estate Services

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,747

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • No Common Walls
  • End Unit

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,015 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 523-28-002

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include landscaping / gardening, pool spa or tennis, management fee, reserves, roof, water, common area electricity, common area gas, exterior painting, fencing, insurance - common area, insurance - liability, unit coverage insurance
  • 163 Units
  • Lgv HOA
  • Built by Los Gatos Village

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,747

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Restrictions: Pets - Restrictions
  • Age: 40
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 513.30
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Levels: 1
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Complex: 163
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 163
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1015
  • Barclay Horizontal: 33
  • Barclays Page: 84
  • Complex Name: Los Gatos Village
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 873
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 84
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 54
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 33
  • Thomas Bros Page: 873
  • Thomas Brothers: E5
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Zoning Description: PD
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1015
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Attic
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, RV/Boat Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 367
  • HOA Amenities: Club House, Community Pool, Cable/ Satellite TV
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Budget, Financial Statement, Rules & Regulations
  • Association Fees Include: Landscaping / Gardening, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof, Water, Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Liability, Unit Coverage Insurance
  • H O A Name Text: LGV HOA
  • Levels In Unit: 1
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Balcony/Patio

Schools

  • School District: Campbell Union High
  • Elementary School: Alta Vista Elementary
  • Middle School: Union Middle
  • High School: Leigh High
  • High School: 240
  • Elementary School: 214
  • Middle School: 229

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 523-28-002
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 507.39
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1824.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 1824.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 1824.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1824.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Double Pane Windows, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 1
  • Unit Features: End Unit, No Common Wall

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Campbell Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Alta Vista Elementary
  • High School Text: Leigh High
  • Middle School Text: Union Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2012
Closed on
Aug 23, 2012
Sold by
Bergen Susan L and Richter Barbara J
Bought by
Sanders Craig and Vu Phuong
Seller's Agent
Dee Cowan
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Valenti
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$515,000
Sold Price
$521,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.17%
Current Estimated Value
$1,304,468

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$783,468
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Outstanding Balance
$271,286
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,043,931

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2007
Sold by
Richter Barbara J
Bought by
Richter Barbara J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2007
Sold by
Sweeney Michael G and Hauck Colleen M
Bought by
Richter Barbara J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2007
Sold by
Sweeney Miriam J
Bought by
Sweeney Miriam J and Sweeney Michael G

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2004
Sold by
Jones Philip S and Jones Linda L
Bought by
Sweeney Francis A and Sweeney Miriam J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2002
Sold by
Jones Jeffrey A and Jones Michele
Bought by
Jones Jeffrey A and Jones Michele

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2001
Sold by
Jones Janice C
Bought by
Jones Janice C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2001
Sold by
Jones Philip S and Jones Linda L
Bought by
Jones Philip S and Jones Linda L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2001
Sold by
Jones Philip S
Bought by
Jones Philip S and Jones Jeffrey A
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
Sanders Craig $521,000 Old Republic Title Company
Richter Barbara J -- None Available
Richter Barbara J $635,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Sweeney Miriam J -- None Available
Sweeney Miriam J -- None Available
Sweeney Francis A $475,000 Chicago Title
Jones Jeffrey A -- --
Jones Jeffrey A -- --
Jones Janice C -- --
Jones Philip S -- --
Jones Philip S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sanders Craig $388,000
Previous Owner Sweeney Francis A $308,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2012 08/31/12 Sold $521,000 +1.2% $513 / Sq Ft
07/27/2012 07/27/12 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2012 07/18/12 For Sale $515,000 -- $507 / 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 $8,747 $641,560 $320,780 $320,780
2024 $8,747 $628,982 $314,491 $314,491
2023 $8,607 $616,650 $308,325 $308,325
2022 $8,439 $604,560 $302,280 $302,280
2021 $8,287 $592,706 $296,353 $296,353
2020 $8,149 $586,630 $293,315 $293,315
2019 $7,984 $575,128 $287,564 $287,564
2018 $7,811 $563,852 $281,926 $281,926
2017 $7,683 $552,798 $276,399 $276,399
2016 $7,286 $541,960 $270,980 $270,980
2015 $7,135 $533,820 $266,910 $266,910
2014 $6,955 $523,364 $261,682 $261,682
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Dee Cowan

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Nicole Valenti

    Intero Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81226970

MLSListings

APN: 523-28-002

California Santa Clara County Los Gatos 95032 Blossom Crest

153 Escobar Ave, Los Gatos, CA

This home is located at 153 Escobar Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032 since 18 July 2012 and is currently estimated at $1,286,802, approximately $1,267 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 153 Escobar Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Alta Vista Elementary School, Union Middle School, and Leigh High School.

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