NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1542 Bittern Dr Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Estimated Value: $3,066,000 - $3,414,932

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$1,275/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 24, 2013

Last sale price $1,458,888 $561 Per Sq Ft

Est. 127% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,082/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of May 2013

*Spectacular Home in Sunnyvale*Optional 5th Bedrm/Entertainment Rm*Bright Living Rm*Chef’s Kitchen w/Granite Countertop, Maple Cabinet & S.S App*Dining w/ Double French Drs*Master Bath w/Jaccuzi, Built-in Shower System, Spanish Wall Tiles*Walk-In Closet w/ Orgnaizer*Hardwood Fl.* DP windows* Copper Piping*Backyard w/ Lawn & Deck*Award Winning Cupertino Schools: Stocklmeir Elem., Cupertino Middle

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Lin

Maxreal License #01395906 Listed on: 04/16/2013

Maxreal

Last Buyer's Agent

Irene Yang

Compass License #01724993

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R0

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 309-39-043

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 561.11
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2600
  • Barclay Horizontal: 23
  • Barclays Page: 40
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 832
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 40
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 69
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 23
  • Thomas Bros Page: 832
  • Thomas Brothers: E5
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Zoning Description: R0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Stories: Tri Level
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 2600
  • Laundry: In Garage, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Formal Entry, Basement - Full
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), Garden Window

Schools

  • High School: 257

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 309-39-043
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 487.69
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6386.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6386.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6386.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6386.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Louis V. Stocklmeir Elementary
  • High School Text: Fremont High
  • Middle School Text: Cupertino Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2021
Sold by
Hu Xinyao and Zheng Wenjun
Bought by
Zheng Wenjun and Hu Xinyao
Current Estimated Value
$3,315,983

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2013
Closed on
May 9, 2013
Sold by
Liu Zhijun and Zhang Xichen
Bought by
Hu Xinyao and Zheng Wenjun
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Lin
Maxreal
Buyer's Agent
Irene Yang
Compass
List Price
$1,268,000
Sold Price
$1,458,888
Premium/Discount to List
$190,888
15.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.74%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$680,593
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,635,390

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2012
Sold by
Zhang Xichen and Liu Zhijun
Bought by
Liu Zhijun and Zhang Xichen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2006
Sold by
Liu Zhijun and Zhang Xichen
Bought by
Liu Zhijun and Zhang Xichen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2000
Sold by
Byrne Killian J and Byrne Diane C
Bought by
Liu Zhijun and Zhang Xichen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
7.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2000
Sold by
Byrne Killian J and Byrne Diane C
Bought by
Byrne Killian J and Byrne Diane C
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
Zheng Wenjun -- None Available
Hu Xinyao $1,459,000 First American Title Company
Liu Zhijun -- Chicago Title
Zhang Xichen -- Chicago Title Company
Liu Zhijun -- None Available
Liu Zhijun $965,000 Old Republic Title Company
Byrne Killian J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hu Xinyao $1,000,000
Previous Owner Zhang Xichen $356,000
Previous Owner Liu Zhijun $650,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/24/2013 05/24/13 Sold $1,458,888 +15.1% $561 / Sq Ft
04/26/2013 04/26/13 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2013 04/15/13 For Sale $1,268,000 -- $488 / 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 $20,501 $1,796,336 $1,167,512 $628,824
2024 $20,501 $1,761,115 $1,144,620 $616,495
2023 $20,349 $1,726,584 $1,122,177 $604,407
2022 $20,173 $1,692,730 $1,100,174 $592,556
2021 $19,904 $1,659,540 $1,078,602 $580,938
2020 $19,677 $1,642,525 $1,067,543 $574,982
2019 $19,239 $1,610,319 $1,046,611 $563,708
2018 $18,793 $1,578,745 $1,026,090 $552,655
2017 $18,705 $1,547,790 $1,005,971 $541,819
2016 $18,127 $1,517,443 $986,247 $531,196
2015 $18,026 $1,494,650 $971,433 $523,217
2014 $17,579 $1,465,372 $952,404 $512,968
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Rebecca Lin

    Maxreal

    (408) 212-8800

    81 Total Sales

    Rebecca Lin
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  • Irene Yang

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Irene Yang

    Compass

    (650) 209-1630

    13 Total Sales

    Irene Yang
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81312279

MLSListings

APN: 309-39-043

California Santa Clara County Sunnyvale 94087

1542 Bittern Dr, Sunnyvale, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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