NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1561 Dry Creek Rd San Jose, CA 95125

Willow Glen Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,942,000 - $3,808,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,254 Sq Ft
$822/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 07, 2014

Last sale price $1,350,000 $317 Per Sq Ft

Est. 159% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,279/month

182 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Booksin Elementary Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of January 2014

HUGE WILLOW GLEN HOME IN GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD*5 SPACIOUS BEDRMS AND 4.5 BATHS*THIS HOME IS AN ENTERTAINER'S DELIGHT*GREAT BAR W/ STNLSS APPL*HUGE ROOMS, INCLUDING SEP DIN, FAM, LR AND GAME ROOM/THEATRE*SPACIOUS MASTER SUITE WITH HIGH CEILINGS,LRG BATH, CLOSET AND BALCONY*DET OVERSIZED 2 CAR GARAGE*TONS OF SQ FEET FOR THE PRICE***

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Buchanan

Intero San Jose, Willow Glen Lincoln Ave License #01016325 Listed on: 05/31/2013

Intero San Jose, Willow Glen Lincoln Ave

Last Buyer's Agent

Shirin Menbari

Fireside Realty License #01242808

Fireside Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,691

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1-5

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,254 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Loft Bedroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 429-43-051

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,691

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 20
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 317.35
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4254
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 853
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Top Coordinate: J
  • Thomas Bros Page: 853
  • Thomas Brothers: J5
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Zoning Description: R1-5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 4254
  • Stories: 3
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom, Loft Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Rec/Rumpus Room, Formal Entry, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 5
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s)
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School: Booksin Elementary
  • Middle School: Willow Glen Middle
  • High School: Willow Glen High
  • High School: 350
  • Elementary School: 358
  • Middle School: 343

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 429-43-051
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 329.09
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 9000.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 9000.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9000.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 3

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Booksin Elementary
  • High School Text: Willow Glen High
  • Middle School Text: Willow Glen Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2013
Closed on
Dec 30, 2013
Sold by
Carr Brian T
Bought by
Makiyama Todd and Makiyama Theresa Dao
Seller's Agent
Andrew Buchanan
Intero San Jose, Willow Glen Lincoln Ave
Buyer's Agent
Shirin Menbari
Fireside Realty
List Price
$1,599,950
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$249,950
-15.62%
Total Days on Market
182
Current Estimated Value
$3,498,556

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,148,556
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.47%
Original Mortgage
$1,080,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2004
Sold by
Peterson Scott D and Peterson Dolores Davison
Bought by
Carr Brian T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2001
Sold by
Woodward Erik L and Woodward Jean V
Bought by
Peterson Scott D and Peterson Dolores Davison

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1996
Sold by
Caruso Salvatore Felice and Caruso Josephine Giovanna
Bought by
Woodward Erik L and Woodward Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Interest Rate
8.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1994
Sold by
Caruso Salvatore and Caruso Josephine
Bought by
Caruso Salvatore Felice and Caruso Josephine Giovanna
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Makiyama Todd $1,350,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Carr Brian T -- Orange Coast Title Co Of Nor
Carr Brian T $1,400,000 Alliance Title Company
Peterson Scott D $1,200,000 Financial Title Company
Woodward Erik L $1,890,000 All Cal Title Company
Caruso Salvatore Felice -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Makiyama Todd $125,000
Open Makiyama Todd $1,050,000
Closed Makiyama Todd $1,080,000
Previous Owner Carr Brian T $200,000
Previous Owner Carr Brian T $980,000
Previous Owner Peterson Scott D $290,000
Previous Owner Peterson Scott D $642,000
Previous Owner Peterson Scott D $242,500
Previous Owner Peterson Scott D $642,000
Previous Owner Peterson Scott D $650,000
Previous Owner Peterson Scott D $250,000
Previous Owner Peterson Scott D $900,000
Previous Owner Woodward Erik L $498,000
Previous Owner Woodward Erik L $504,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/07/2014 01/07/14 Sold $1,350,000 -3.6% $317 / Sq Ft
11/29/2013 11/29/13 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2013 11/27/13 Price Changed $1,399,950 -3.4% $329 / Sq Ft
09/13/2013 09/13/13 Price Changed $1,449,950 -3.3% $341 / Sq Ft
06/28/2013 06/28/13 Price Changed $1,499,950 -6.3% $353 / Sq Ft
05/31/2013 05/31/13 For Sale $1,599,950 -- $376 / 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
2024 $19,691 $1,622,157 $1,216,605 $405,552
2023 $19,386 $1,590,350 $1,192,750 $397,600
2022 $19,204 $1,559,167 $1,169,363 $389,804
2021 $18,888 $1,528,596 $1,146,435 $382,161
2020 $18,489 $1,512,923 $1,134,680 $378,243
2019 $18,122 $1,483,259 $1,112,432 $370,827
2018 $17,969 $1,454,176 $1,090,620 $363,556
2017 $17,941 $1,425,664 $1,069,236 $356,428
2016 $17,548 $1,397,711 $1,048,271 $349,440
2015 $17,561 $1,376,717 $1,032,525 $344,192
2014 $17,007 $1,623,762 $869,873 $753,889
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrew Buchanan

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Andrew Buchanan

    Intero San Jose, Willow Glen Lincoln Ave

    (650) 947-4700

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

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  • Shirin Menbari

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Shirin Menbari

    Fireside Realty

    (408) 921-1212

    2 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Shirin Menbari
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81318880

MLSListings

APN: 429-43-051

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95125 Willow Glen

1561 Dry Creek Rd, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1561 Dry Creek Rd, San Jose, CA 95125 since 31 May 2013 and is currently estimated at $3,498,556, approximately $822 per square foot. This property was built in 1994. 1561 Dry Creek Rd is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Booksin Elementary, Willow Glen Middle, and Willow Glen High School.

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