NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15820 E Alta Vista Way San Jose, CA 95127

East Foothills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,808,422 - $1,825,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,538 Sq Ft
$715/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 20, 2016

Last sale price $988,000 $389 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,252/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Deck
  • Marble Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of January 2016

Inspiring 180-degree panoramic city lights and water bay views from 7 rooms! Exceptionally well-maintained home w/ numerous upgrades. Serene cul-de-sac.31' Clearview railing & Trex deck. 15 min walk to Alum Rock Park trail. 5 bright skylights. Vaulted wood beam ceilings. Lustrous Armstrong Grand Illusions Cabrueva laminate floors. 18x18 Italian tile floor with slate inlays. Bright kitchen/family room with vaulted ceilings and skylight, real butcher block island, built in Jenn Air convection oven & micro combo, and instant hot water. Large master suite with 8'x8' walk in closet, soaking tub, stall shower, Toto toilet, and master bath skylight. Living rm has second fireplace & mounted projector for 104" diagonal entertainment included. Oversized 3 car garage. Newer A/C, Furnace, Water Heater, 40 yr Roof, Flooring, Trex Deck, Retaining Walls, Appliances. Home fumigated in 2010. Washer, dryer, garage freezer, and mounted projector included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Gortner

Catherine Gortner Properties License #01370537 Listed on: 11/10/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim O'Halloran

The O'Halloran Group License #01105570

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,392

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • Chain Link Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Hillside Location
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Zoning described as R1-10

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • Skyline
  • Golf Course
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,538 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 612-02-027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,392

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 37
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2538
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Zoning Description: R1-10
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Freezer, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Pantry Cabinet, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2538
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Slate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Marble, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Bridge, City, City Lights, Golf Course, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, Valley, Water
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School: Linda Vista Elementary
  • Middle School: Joseph George Middle
  • High School: James Lick High
  • High School: 247
  • Elementary School: 9
  • Middle School: 6

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Hillside
  • Parcel Number: 612-02-027
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8306.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8306.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight, Solar Power On Grid

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Linda Vista Elementary
  • High School Text: James Lick High
  • Middle School Text: Joseph George Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2015
Closed on
Jan 6, 2016
Sold by
Troncoso Edmund Rene and Troncoso Sonja Jean
Bought by
Schuster Glenn and Schuster Erin
Seller's Agent
Catherine Gortner
Catherine Gortner Properties
Buyer's Agent
Tim O'Halloran
The O'Halloran Group
List Price
$1,020,000
Sold Price
$988,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,000
-3.14%
Current Estimated Value
$1,814,356

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$826,356
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.53%
Original Mortgage
$691,600
Outstanding Balance
$552,224
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,262,132

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 1999
Sold by
Vu Khanh H and Vu Lan N
Bought by
Troncoso Edmund Rene and Troncoso Sonja Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
7.86%
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
Schuster Glenn $988,000 Chicago Title Company
Troncoso Edmund Rene $520,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schuster Glenn $691,600
Previous Owner Troncoso Sonja J $350,000
Previous Owner Troncoso Edmund Rene $200,000
Previous Owner Troncoso Edmund Rene $552,500
Previous Owner Troncoso Edmund Rene $534,700
Previous Owner Troncoso Edmund Rene $416,000
Previous Owner Vu Khanh Hong $312,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/20/2016 01/20/16 Sold $988,000 -1.1% $389 / Sq Ft
12/08/2015 12/08/15 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2015 12/03/15 Price Changed $999,000 -2.1% $394 / Sq Ft
11/10/2015 11/10/15 For Sale $1,020,000 -- $402 / 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 $16,392 $1,220,521 $818,710 $401,811
2024 $16,392 $1,196,590 $802,657 $393,933
2023 $16,101 $1,173,128 $786,919 $386,209
2022 $15,715 $1,150,127 $771,490 $378,637
2021 $14,703 $1,080,517 $756,363 $324,154
2020 $14,546 $1,069,439 $748,608 $320,831
2019 $14,141 $1,048,471 $733,930 $314,541
2018 $13,988 $1,027,914 $719,540 $308,374
2017 $14,088 $1,007,760 $705,432 $302,328
2016 $9,357 $675,134 $303,809 $371,325
2015 $9,375 $664,994 $299,246 $365,748
2014 $9,152 $651,969 $293,385 $358,584
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Catherine Gortner

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Catherine Gortner

    Catherine Gortner Properties

    (408) 310-9000

    3 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Catherine Gortner
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  • Tim O'Halloran

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Tim O'Halloran

    The O'Halloran Group

    (408) 930-2900

    105 Total Sales

    Tim O'Halloran
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81522053

MLSListings

APN: 612-02-027

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95127 East Foothills

15820 E Alta Vista Way, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 15820 E Alta Vista Way, San Jose, CA 95127 since 10 November 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,814,356, approximately $714 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 15820 E Alta Vista Way is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Linda Vista Elementary School, Joseph George Middle School, and James Lick High School.

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