NOT LISTED FOR SALE

157 Rhodes Ct San Jose, CA 95126

Garden Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,368,000 - $2,037,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,298 Sq Ft
$752/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 8, 2014

Last sale price $980,000 $426 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,385 / mo

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of May 2014

Beautifully remodeled 1920’s craftsman home in Rose Garden area preserving the vintage charm with modern amenities. This home also features a separate unit complete with kitchen, bath and living space with private entry. Enjoy an ample yard with a deck and barbecue area perfect for entertaining. Also featured is a large basement and detached garage with lots of possibilities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Enrique Medellin

Paramount Realty Group License #01449832 Listed on: 03/03/2014

Paramount Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Swenson

Compass License #01361313

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as CO

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,298 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Breakfast Bar

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 261-01-064

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

5,706 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 426.46
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2298
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 833
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Top Coordinate: J
  • Thomas Bros Page: 833
  • Thomas Brothers: J6
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Zoning Description: CO
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Living Sq Ft: 2298
  • Stories: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 261-01-064
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 434.73
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5715.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 5715.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 5715.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5715.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2020
Sold by
Smith-Bentley Mystique A and Smith-Bentley Brendan Q
Bought by
Smith-Bentley Family Trust and Smith-Bentley
Current Estimated Value
$1,698,118

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2014
Closed on
Apr 25, 2014
Sold by
Golden Link Investments Inc
Bought by
Smith Bentley Mystique A and Smith Bentley Brendan Q
Seller's Agent
Enrique Medellin
Paramount Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Swenson
Compass
List Price
$1,049,000
Sold Price
$980,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-6.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.87%
Original Mortgage
$784,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2013
Closed on
Jun 18, 2013
Sold by
Valdez John A and Valdez John L
Bought by
Golden Link Investments Inc
Seller's Agent
Enrique Medellin
Paramount Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Robert Villegas
Realty One Group Infinity
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
$81,000
16.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
85.35%
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2011
Sold by
Valdez Anthony R
Bought by
Valdez Anthony R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1999
Sold by
Lydia Valdez
Bought by
Valdez Anthony R

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
8.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 1996
Sold by
Purser Martin T and Purser Tammy
Bought by
Valdez Anthony R and Valdez Lydia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,250
Interest Rate
5.87%
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
Smith-Bentley Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Smith-Bentley Mystique A -- None Listed On Document
Smith Bentley Mystique A $980,000 Lawyers Title
Golden Link Investments Inc $580,000 Lawyers Title
Valdez Anthony R -- None Available
Valdez Anthony R -- Chicago Title Co
Valdez Anthony R $215,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Bentley Mystique A $784,000
Previous Owner Golden Link Investments Inc $425,000
Previous Owner Valdez Anthony R $252,000
Previous Owner Valdez Anthony R $204,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/08/2014 05/08/14 Sold $980,000 -1.9% $426 / Sq Ft
04/08/2014 04/08/14 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2014 03/18/14 Price Changed $999,000 -4.8% $435 / Sq Ft
03/03/2014 03/03/14 For Sale $1,049,000 +80.9% $456 / Sq Ft
07/01/2013 07/01/13 Sold $580,000 +16.2% $252 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/05/2013 06/05/13 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2013 05/20/13 For Sale $499,000 -- $217 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $16,587 $1,201,337 $784,547 $416,790
2024 $16,587 $1,177,782 $769,164 $408,618
2023 $16,587 $1,154,689 $754,083 $400,606
2022 $16,080 $1,132,049 $739,298 $392,751
2021 $15,692 $1,109,852 $724,802 $385,050
2020 $15,220 $1,098,473 $717,371 $381,102
2019 $14,843 $1,076,935 $703,305 $373,630
2018 $14,668 $1,055,819 $689,515 $366,304
2017 $14,535 $1,035,118 $675,996 $359,122
2016 $14,294 $1,014,823 $662,742 $352,081
2015 $14,205 $999,580 $652,787 $346,793
2014 -- $582,633 $351,589 $231,044
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Enrique Medellin

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Enrique Medellin

    Paramount Realty Group

    (408) 315-9840

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Enrique Medellin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Matthew Swenson

    Compass

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Robert Villegas

    Realty One Group Infinity

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81406576

MLSListings

APN: 261-01-064

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Garden Alameda

157 Rhodes Ct, San Jose, CA

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