NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1546 Jacob Ave San Jose, CA 95118

Valley View-Reed Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,761,000 - $2,020,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,910 Sq Ft
$981/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 17, 2019

Last sale price $1,170,000 $613 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,333/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Balcony
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Reed Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of April 2019

Welcome home... 1546 Jacob Avenue is located in the sought-after Cambrian Park neighborhood! Designed as a traditional two-story home, this sunny home features warmth and comfort with an abundance of natural light expressed through large picture windows and doors. Updated with a freshly painted interior, the main level is complete with a formal living room, an eat-in kitchen and three bedrooms serviced by a full bathroom. Descending to the lower level, the floor plan offers two comfortable bedrooms, a full bathroom and a family room that leads out to the relaxing backyard. Benefiting from its wonderful location, there are a variety of amenities nearby - just blocks away from excellent Cambrian schools, Almaden Plaza, Pruneyard and Westfield, Oakridge Shopping centers and restaurants, plus easy access to commute routes and major tech companies.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelly Roberson

Compass License #01143296 Listed on: 03/08/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Ji

Elite Realty & Finance License #01330595

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,270

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 6,020 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Mostly Level
  • Zoning described as R1B6

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,910 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451-26-087

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,270

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 56
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1910
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Zoning Description: R1B6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Living Sq Ft: 1910
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Fenced
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School: Reed Elementary
  • Middle School: John Muir Middle
  • High School: Pioneer High
  • High School: 348
  • Elementary School: 373
  • Middle School: 341

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 451-26-087
  • Lot Acres: 0.1382
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6020.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6020.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Reed Elementary
  • High School Text: Pioneer High
  • Middle School Text: John Muir Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2019
Closed on
Apr 10, 2019
Sold by
Romberg Paul Martin and Romberg Joanne Mei Lan
Bought by
Xu Weizhong and Ng Miu Fun
Seller's Agent
Shelly Roberson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Diane Ji
Elite Realty & Finance
List Price
$1,198,000
Sold Price
$1,170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-2.34%
Current Estimated Value
$1,874,531

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$704,531
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.55%
Original Mortgage
$670,000
Outstanding Balance
$590,235
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,284,296

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2010
Sold by
Romberg Paul M and Romberg Joanne M
Bought by
Romberg Paul Martin and Romberg Joanne Mei Lan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2004
Sold by
Romberg Paul M and Romberg Joanne M
Bought by
Romberg Paul M and Romberg Joanne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2004
Sold by
Elkins Robert R
Bought by
Romberg Paul M and Romberg Joanne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2001
Sold by
Elkins Robert R
Bought by
Elkins Robert R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2001
Sold by
Elkins Linda L
Bought by
Elkins Robert R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2000
Sold by
Elkins Robert R
Bought by
Elkins Linda L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
8%
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
Xu Weizhong $1,170,000 First American Title Company
Romberg Paul Martin -- None Available
Romberg Paul M -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Romberg Paul M $590,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Elkins Robert R -- First American Title Guarant
Elkins Robert R -- --
Elkins Linda L -- Landsafe Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Xu Weizhong $670,000
Previous Owner Romberg Paul M $472,000
Previous Owner Elkins Robert R $370,000
Previous Owner Elkins Linda L $252,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/17/2019 04/17/19 Sold $1,170,000 -2.3% $613 / Sq Ft
03/21/2019 03/21/19 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2019 03/08/19 For Sale $1,198,000 -- $627 / 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 $16,270 $1,305,153 $1,044,124 $261,029
2024 $16,270 $1,279,562 $1,023,651 $255,911
2023 $15,977 $1,254,474 $1,003,580 $250,894
2022 $15,840 $1,229,877 $983,902 $245,975
2021 $15,539 $1,205,762 $964,610 $241,152
2020 $14,353 $1,120,000 $896,000 $224,000
2019 $10,024 $751,978 $509,819 $242,159
2018 $9,922 $737,234 $499,823 $237,411
2017 $9,840 $722,779 $490,023 $232,756
2016 $9,575 $708,608 $480,415 $228,193
2015 $9,509 $697,965 $473,199 $224,766
2014 $9,055 $684,294 $463,930 $220,364
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shelly Roberson

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Shelly Roberson

    Compass

    (650) 464-3797

    81 Total Sales

    Shelly Roberson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Diane Ji

    Elite Realty & Finance

    (408) 807-3206

    4 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Diane Ji
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81741870

MLSListings

APN: 451-26-087

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95118 Valley View-Reed

1546 Jacob Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1546 Jacob Ave, San Jose, CA 95118 since 08 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,874,531, approximately $981 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 1546 Jacob Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Reed Elementary School, John Muir Middle School, and Pioneer High School.

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