$840,000
SOLD MAR 7, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,002 Sq Ft
6,307 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$838 Per Sq Ft

15% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Fairmont Terrace Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 15959 Selborne Drive, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom gem nestled in one of San Leandro’s most desirable neighborhoods! Offering 1,002 sq. ft. of inviting living space on an expansive 6,200 sq. ft. lot, this home perfectly blends classic character with unlimited potential. Step inside and be greeted by bright, open living spaces, where hardwood floors and oversized windows bathe the home in natural light. The seamless flow from the living room to the dining area creates an ideal space for entertaining and everyday comfort. The kitchen is a blank canvas, ready to be transformed into your dream culinary space. Whether you envision sleek modern finishes or a charming farmhouse aesthetic, this kitchen offers endless design possibilities. Both bedrooms provide a spacious retreat, easily customizable to fit your personal style—add built-ins, update flooring, or create a cozy oasis with new finishes. The bathroom is a prime opportunity for a stylish renovation, from contemporary fixtures to luxurious tilework. Outside, your private backyard sanctuary awaits! Enjoy breathtaking Bay views while entertaining on the expansive patio, gardening, or simply unwinding in your tranquil outdoor space. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own in a prime location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joyce Chiu

Redfin License #01509483 Listed on: 02/14/2025

Redfin

Last Buyer's Agent

Joyce Chiu

Redfin License #01509483 Listed on: 02/14/2025

Redfin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,076

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 6,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Bay Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Fairmont Terrace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 80A1707

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,076

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: FAIRMONT TERRACE
  • Directions: Manchester-Berkshire-Selborne
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6307
  • Parcel Number: 80A1707
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2025
Closed on
Feb 28, 2025
Sold by
Khan Katy
Bought by
Chong Eng Wei and Chong Eng Cheong
Seller's Agent
Joyce Chiu
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Joyce Chiu
Redfin
List Price
$729,900
Sold Price
$840,000
Premium/Discount to List
$110,100
15.08%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$819,376

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$20,624
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.20%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2011
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Khan Katy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2010
Sold by
Malloy Mark
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2000
Sold by
Opie Opal B
Bought by
Malloy Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Interest Rate
8.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2000
Sold by
Irwin Opie Opal B and Irwin Richard
Bought by
Opie Opal

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Interest Rate
8.33%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $840,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $287,000 Ticor Title Riverside
Trustee Deed $254,564 Ticor Title
Grant Deed $265,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $251,750 No Value Available
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $840,000 +15.1% $838 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2025 02/14/25 For Sale $729,900 -- $728 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $5,076 $367,674 $110,302 $257,372
2024 $5,076 $360,468 $108,140 $252,328
2023 $5,060 $353,402 $106,020 $247,382
2022 $4,979 $346,474 $103,942 $242,532
2021 $4,839 $339,681 $101,904 $237,777
2020 $4,730 $336,200 $100,860 $235,340
2019 $4,730 $329,610 $98,883 $230,727
2018 $4,446 $323,150 $96,945 $226,205
2017 $4,246 $316,815 $95,044 $221,771
2016 $4,050 $310,605 $93,181 $217,424
2015 $3,961 $305,941 $91,782 $214,159
2014 $3,903 $299,948 $89,984 $209,964
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41085953

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 080A-0170-007-00