157 Preston Dr Mountain View, CA 94040
Estimated Value: $3,568,000 - $3,902,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,800
Sq Ft
$2,083/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
- Amy Imai Elementary School Rated A
- Marble Flooring
- Granite Countertops
About This Home
As of June 2021Welcome home to an amazing opportunity in highly desirable Waverly Park. This home has many fine amenities and features as follows: Refinished maple wood floors in all living spaces and new plush carpeting in all of the bedrooms, vaulted open wood beamed ceilings in the step down living room, open family room/kitchen with wood burning fireplace, custom mantle and stone surround, solid maple wood kitchen cabinetry, quality stainless appliances, double stainless sink and upgraded bathrooms with marble tile. Private rear gardens feature an expansive slate patio, partially covered with an arbor to enjoy the shade, lush lawn area, mature Japanese maple trees, many roses, jasmine as well as mature hedges and plantings, fully fenced in for privacy. Spacious two car garage with epoxied flooring as well as entire attic above garage has been designed for storage, with pull down ladder access. Excellent local Schools, close proximity to commute routes, shopping and downtown Mountain View
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01128822 Listed on: 05/04/2021
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $37,939
Year Built
- 1972
Lot Details
- 8,046 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Grass Covered Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Guest Parking
Home Design
- Wood Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,800 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Breakfast Bar
- Double Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Marble
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Washer and Dryer
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Shed
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 4, 2021
Closed on
Jun 2, 2021
Sold by
Tabatabaei Seyed A and Molaasgari Mona
Bought by
Wu Chenxia and Zhang Jiemi
Seller's Agent
Marc Roos
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Lannie Chen
KW Silicon City
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$3,015,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
0.67%
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$734,391
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.62%
Original Mortgage
$2,412,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,202,699
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,546,692
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 17, 2006
Sold by
Chai Calvin and Chai Winnie
Bought by
Tabatabaei Seyed A and Molaasgari Mona
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,500
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 30, 2005
Sold by
Chai Calvin and Chai Winnie
Bought by
Chai Calvin and Chai Winnie
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 2, 2003
Sold by
Bruce David S and Bruce Sharon L
Bought by
Chai Calvin and Chai Winnie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$664,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 6, 1999
Sold by
Behdad Jafari
Bought by
Bruce David S and Bruce Sharon L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wu Chenxia | $3,015,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Tabatabaei Seyed A | $1,335,000 | Financial Title Company | |
| Chai Calvin | -- | -- | |
| Chai Calvin | $830,000 | Financial Title Company | |
| Bruce David S | $640,000 | Fidelity National Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Wu Chenxia | $2,412,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tabatabaei Seyed A | $1,172,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Tabatabaei Seyed A | $927,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tabatabaei Seyed A | $201,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Tabatabaei Seyed A | $1,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Chai Calvin | $656,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Chai Calvin | $664,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bruce David S | $374,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bruce David S | $377,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bruce David S | $380,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Jafari Behdad | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Jafari Behdad | $498,750 | |
| Previous Owner | Jafari Behdad | $323,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Jafari Behdad | $330,000 | |
| Closed | Chai Calvin | $124,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/14/2021 06/14/21 | Sold | $3,015,000 | +0.7% | $1,675 / Sq Ft |
| 05/13/2021 05/13/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/04/2021 05/04/21 | For Sale | $2,995,000 | 0.0% | $1,664 / Sq Ft |
| 10/30/2018 10/30/18 | Rented | $6,300 | -5.3% | -- |
| 10/30/2018 10/30/18 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/19/2018 10/19/18 | Price Changed | $6,650 | +11.8% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 10/19/2018 10/19/18 | Price Changed | $5,950 | -10.5% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 08/28/2018 08/28/18 | Price Changed | $6,650 | -10.1% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 07/20/2018 07/20/18 | For Rent | $7,400 | -- | -- |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $37,939 | $3,249,520 | $3,039,511 | $210,009 |
| 2023 | $32,691 | $2,770,000 | $2,590,900 | $179,100 |
| 2022 | $37,010 | $3,086,080 | $2,921,484 | $164,596 |
| 2021 | $19,345 | $1,609,076 | $1,237,754 | $371,322 |
| 2020 | $19,372 | $1,592,578 | $1,225,063 | $367,515 |
| 2019 | $18,470 | $1,561,352 | $1,201,043 | $360,309 |
| 2018 | $18,266 | $1,530,739 | $1,177,494 | $353,245 |
| 2017 | $17,506 | $1,500,725 | $1,154,406 | $346,319 |
| 2016 | $17,160 | $1,471,300 | $1,131,771 | $339,529 |
| 2015 | $16,667 | $1,449,200 | $1,114,771 | $334,429 |
| 2014 | $16,514 | $1,420,813 | $1,092,935 | $327,878 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Marc Roos
Seller's Agent in 2021
Marc Roos
Sereno Group
3 in this area
121 Total Sales
-
Lannie Chen
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Lannie Chen
KW Silicon City
(510) 640-4261
1 in this area
117 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2018
Greg Goumas
Sotheby's Intl Rlty
(650) 492-1764
28 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81842195
APN: 197-22-017
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