NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1555 Chihong Dr San Jose, CA 95131

North Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,246,000 - $1,383,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,719 Sq Ft
$774/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 11, 2024

Last sale price $1,370,009 $797 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,541/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Granite Countertops
  • Independence High School Rated A-
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of October 2024

Contemporary townhouse in one of the most convenient North San Jose locations! Built in 1993, it features high ceilings, Milgard double-pane windows, stainless steel appliances, and sleek laminate flooring. The spacious master bedroom boasts vaulted ceilings, while the living area has a cozy fireplace. Enjoy a sunny, spacious backyard perfect for outdoor gatherings. This home includes a two-car attached garage and you will put the community pool to good use during Summer times. Recent upgrades include fresh interior paint, a 3-year-old roof, and a new water heater. Entertainment, restaurants, fitness center and grocery shopping like City Sports, Ranch 99, H-Mart and Costco are all within minutes. Easy access to highways 880, 101, 680, Montague Expy, and the proximity to Santa Clara's high-tech companies offer you an easy commute. Don't miss out on this turnkey gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kitty Tranggana

Compass License #02022657 Listed on: 08/21/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Nagaraj Annaiah

Cheetah License #02110146

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 2,570

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,719 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower

Pool

  • Private Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area electricity, insurance - earthquake, insurance - structure, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, reserves, roof
  • Murphy Villa Homeowners Association
  • The community has rules related to parking rules

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 241-40-007

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Restrictions: Pets - Rules, Parking Restrictions
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1719
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Zoning Description: APDR3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1719
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Showers over Tubs - 2+
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Parking Area

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 400
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Insurance - Earthquake, Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Reserves, Roof
  • H O A Name Text: Murphy Villa Homeowners Association
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 241-40-007

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2024
Closed on
Sep 27, 2024
Sold by
Ge Liuhao
Bought by
Nalam Naresh Kumar and Idukuda Sowjitha
Seller's Agent
Kitty Tranggana
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Nagaraj Annaiah
Cheetah
List Price
$1,368,000
Sold Price
$1,370,009
Premium/Discount to List
$2,009
0.15%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$1,329,334

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$40,675
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.48%
Original Mortgage
$1,096,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,082,171
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$247,764

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2021
Sold by
Patel Arif Y
Bought by
Ge Liuhao

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,048,800
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2016
Sold by
Patel Arif Y
Bought by
Patel Arif Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$466,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2013
Sold by
Hong Christopher C and Hong Chia Mei
Bought by
Patel Arif Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$492,075
Interest Rate
4.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 2006
Sold by
Hong Christopher and Hong Christopher C
Bought by
Hong Christopher C and Hong Chia Mei

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2005
Sold by
Wu Chiamei
Bought by
Hong Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$529,600
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2005
Sold by
Mitra Alfonso and Mitra Carmen
Bought by
Hong Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$529,600
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2003
Sold by
Espiritu Celso C and Espiritu Resurreccion B
Bought by
Mitra Alfonso and Mitra Carmen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$372,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2002
Sold by
Espiritu Celso C and Espiritu Resurreccion B
Bought by
Espiritu Celso C and Espiritu Resurreccion B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1999
Sold by
Espiritu Celso C and Espiritu Resurreccion B
Bought by
Espiritu Celso C and Espiritu Resurreccion B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1994
Sold by
Berryessa Homes
Bought by
Espiritu Celso C and Espiritu Resurreccion B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,100
Interest Rate
8.83%
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
Nalam Naresh Kumar $1,370,500 Old Republic Title
Ge Liuhao $1,311,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Patel Arif Y -- Chicago Title Company
Patel Arif Y -- Chicago Title Company
Patel Arif Y $656,500 First American Title Company
Hong Christopher C -- None Available
Hong Christopher -- Chicago Title
Hong Christopher $662,000 Chicago Title
Mitra Alfonso $465,000 First American Title Co
Espiritu Celso C -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Espiritu Celso C -- --
Espiritu Celso C $234,000 North American Title Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nalam Naresh Kumar $1,096,000
Previous Owner Ge Liuhao $1,048,800
Previous Owner Patel Arif Y $466,000
Previous Owner Patel Arif Y $492,075
Previous Owner Hong Christopher $529,600
Previous Owner Mitra Alfonso $372,000
Previous Owner Espiritu Celso C $212,000
Previous Owner Espiritu Celso C $187,100
Closed Mitra Alfonso $46,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Sold $1,370,009 +0.1% $797 / Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2024 08/21/24 For Sale $1,368,000 -- $796 / 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 $18,667 $1,370,009 $685,000 $685,009
2024 $18,667 $1,391,242 $695,621 $695,621
2023 $18,194 $1,363,964 $681,982 $681,982
2022 $18,080 $1,337,220 $668,610 $668,610
2021 $10,719 $743,032 $371,458 $371,574
2020 $10,431 $735,414 $367,650 $367,764
2019 $10,219 $720,995 $360,442 $360,553
2018 $10,096 $706,859 $353,375 $353,484
2017 $9,942 $693,000 $346,447 $346,553
2016 $9,411 $679,412 $339,654 $339,758
2015 $9,344 $669,208 $334,553 $334,655
2014 $8,674 $656,100 $328,000 $328,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kitty Tranggana

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Kitty Tranggana

    Compass

    (650) 241-8722

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Kitty Tranggana
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Nagaraj Annaiah

    Cheetah

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81977485

MLSListings

APN: 241-40-007

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95131 North Valley

1555 Chihong Dr, San Jose, CA

Not Listed for Sale

Townhouses

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