$187,500
SOLD OCT 29, 2015

1538 N Safford Ave Fresno, CA 93728

Tower District Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,422 Sq Ft
9,310 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$132 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2018

Truly delightful offering awaits your selective buyers! Charming curb appeal and inviting covered porch greets you before you enter this well loved home. Exquisite detailing & sophisticated style throughout including: new hardwood floors, mahogany doors, frames, crown molding and picture rails. New paint, custom fabric roller shades, Frank Lloyd wright reproduction wall paper, leaded glass windows & doors, barrel ceilings & light filled skylight all add to this amazing appeal. Plus an elegant fireplace, energy saving tankless hotwater heater & stunning quartzite counters. See attached list pf upgrades to complete this picture. Oversized garage, also with skylight, boasts workshop, bench, shelves & hopper windows for ventilation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Edmonds

Coldwell Banker Premier R.E License #01074502 Listed on: 09/09/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Mel Kilner

Westland Realty & Invest/Refer License #00495125

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,142

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 9,310 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x133
  • Fenced Yard
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Wood Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,422 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Additional Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,142

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Price Per Square Foot: 131.86
  • Year Built Exception: 0
  • Number Of Stories: Single Story
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Type: Masonry
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower
  • Dining Room Features: Formal, Living Room/Area
  • Kitchen: Built In Range/Oven, Gas Appliances, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Eating Area
  • Laundry: Inside, Utility Room, Gas Hook Up, Electric Hook Up
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Square Footage: 1422.00

Exterior Features

  • Yard: Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Auto, Fenced, Mature Landscape, Fruit/Nut Trees, Garden Area
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Wood Sub Floor
  • Patio: Uncovered, Concrete
  • Pool: No

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Central Heat & Cool
  • Gas And Electric: Public Utilities
  • Sewer/Water: Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Fresno MLS

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2137
  • Lot Dimensions: 70x133
  • Lot Measurement: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9310.00
  • Price Per Acre: 877398.22

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1930

MLS Schools

  • School District 2: Fresno Unified
  • School Type: High School
  • School Name: Fresno
  • School Type: Junior High School
  • School Name: Tehipite
  • School Type: Grade School
  • School Name: Muir

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2018
Closed on
Mar 27, 2018
Sold by
Hodges Amanda
Bought by
Yang Ahla and Lee Christie
Seller's Agent
Alison Barnes
Brown and Brown Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
John Stone
eXp Realty of Northern Califor
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Current Estimated Value
$360,435

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,435
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.41%
Original Mortgage
$7,700
Interest Rate
4.44%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2015
Closed on
Oct 23, 2015
Sold by
Hodges Joshua
Bought by
Hodges Amanda
Seller's Agent
Christine Edmonds
Coldwell Banker Premier R.E
Buyer's Agent
Mel Kilner
Westland Realty & Invest/Refer
List Price
$187,500
Sold Price
$187,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.69%
Original Mortgage
$178,125
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2015
Closed on
Sep 30, 2015
Sold by
Barbato Donald V and Barbato Mary Jo
Bought by
Hodges Amanda
Seller's Agent
Christine Edmonds
Coldwell Banker Premier R.E
Buyer's Agent
Mel Kilner
Westland Realty & Invest/Refer
List Price
$187,500
Sold Price
$187,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,125
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2011
Sold by
Blue Mountain Homes Llc
Bought by
Barbato Donald and Barbato Mary Jo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,224
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2011
Sold by
Malsed Richard and Haensel Michael
Bought by
Blue Mountian Homes Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2009
Sold by
Malsed Richard and Haensel Michael
Bought by
The Bank Of New York Mellon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2006
Sold by
Hermance Judith Kay and Hermance John H
Bought by
Malsed Richard and Haensel Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,990
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2005
Sold by
Hermance John H
Bought by
Hermance Judith Kay and Hermance John H

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2005
Sold by
Hermance Judy Kay
Bought by
Hermance John H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,600
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2005
Sold by
The Nancy A Freeman 2003 Revocable Trust
Bought by
Hermance John H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,600
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2003
Sold by
Freeman Nancy
Bought by
Freeman Nancy A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2002
Sold by
Kinsfather Carl
Bought by
Freeman Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,960
Interest Rate
6.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1994
Sold by
Cisneros Henry G
Bought by
Kinsfather Carl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,200
Interest Rate
8.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 1994
Sold by
Cimarron Service Corp
Bought by
Hud
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $220,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $187,500 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $128,000 Fidelity Title Company
Trustee Deed $76,100 None Available
Trustee Deed $81,000 Landsafe Title
Grant Deed $300,000 Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $280,000 First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $155,000 Financial Title Company
Grant Deed -- North American Title Co Inc
Trustee Deed $104,418 Stewart Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $213,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $178,125 New Conventional
Previous Owner $132,224 VA
Previous Owner $59,990 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $239,960 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $57,600 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $230,400 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $123,960 No Value Available
Previous Owner $50,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/19/2018 04/19/18 Sold $220,000 0.0% $155 / Sq Ft
01/31/2018 01/31/18 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2018 01/26/18 For Sale $220,000 +17.3% $155 / Sq Ft
10/29/2015 10/29/15 Sold $187,500 0.0% $132 / Sq Ft
09/17/2015 09/17/15 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2015 09/09/15 For Sale $187,500 -- $132 / Sq Ft
Source: Fresno MLS

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 $3,142 $250,317 $45,510 $204,807
2023 $3,142 $240,599 $43,744 $196,855
2022 $2,889 $224,000 $55,000 $169,000
2021 $666 $50,000 $50,000 $0
2020 $2,945 $228,888 $41,616 $187,272
2019 $2,832 $224,400 $40,800 $183,600
2018 $2,460 $195,075 $41,616 $153,459
2017 $2,418 $191,250 $40,800 $150,450
2016 $2,339 $187,500 $40,000 $147,500
2015 $1,678 $133,771 $20,901 $112,870
2014 $1,644 $131,152 $20,492 $110,660
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Alison Barnes

    Brown and Brown Real Estate

  • M

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Mel Kilner

    Westland Realty & Invest/Refer

  • John Stone

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    John Stone

    eXp Realty of Northern Califor

    (559) 349-2543

    1 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    John Stone
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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Christine Edmonds

    Coldwell Banker Premier R.E

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Map

Source: Fresno MLS

MLS Number: 451643

Fresno MLS

APN: 450-064-16

California Fresno County Fresno 93728 Tower District

1538 N Safford Ave, Fresno, CA

This home is located at 1538 N Safford Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 and is currently priced at $187,500, approximately $131 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 1538 N Safford Ave is a home located in Fresno County with nearby schools including Muir Elementary, Fort Miller Middle School, and Fresno High School.

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