NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1602 Sparkling Way San Jose, CA 95125

Willow Glen Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,373,000 - $1,522,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,743 Sq Ft
$836/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2024

Last sale price $1,528,000 $877 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,628/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Cabanas
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Booksin Elementary Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2024

This exquisite end-unit home, nestled in the highly sought-after Dry Creek Village, offers an ideal blend of comfort and sophistication. Featuring three ground-floor bedrooms and two bathrooms, complemented by two second-floor offices or hobby rooms, this residence boasts stunning hardwood floors throughout. The spacious living room is highlighted by soaring vaulted ceilings and a marble gas fireplace, creating an inviting atmosphere. The kitchen, designed to please any culinary enthusiast, includes a gas stove, ample storage space, and a scenic view of the private side yard. The formal dining area, enhanced by custom lighting, features a sliding door that opens to the side yard, ideal for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. The expansive side yard, shaded by retractable awnings, provides a charming setting for al fresco dining and gatherings. The master suite, located down the hall, opens to another private patio. Its updated primary bathroom boasts modern finishes and a spacious walk-in double shower. Community amenities are abundant, with a pool and clubhouse perfect for summer afternoons, along with private tennis, pickleball, and bocce areas for recreation. A secured gate allows easy access for last-minute grocery runs to Safeway and nearby restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrick Farnsworth

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #00915656 Listed on: 07/16/2024

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill Toler

Amare Real Estate Services License #02081395

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,557

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 2,875

HOA Fees

  • $495 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,743 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Wood Flooring
  • Garden Views

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 429-56-025

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity
  • Compass Management Association
  • Built by Dry Creek Village
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Courtyard

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Community Cabanas
  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,557

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$495 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Age: 51
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1743
  • Complex Name: Dry Creek Village
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Zoning Description: R1-5P
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Concrete, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal
  • Living Sq Ft: 1743
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Loft, Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Community Facility
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Courtyard, Deck
  • Pool: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Common Parking Area, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 495
  • HOA Amenities: Cabana, Community Pool, Garden / Greenbelt / Trails, Recreation Room, Tennis Court / Facility
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Budget, Bylaws, CC&RS, Minutes, No Association Docs Available, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity
  • H O A Name Text: Compass Management
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Campbell Union High
  • Elementary School: Blackford Elementary
  • Middle School: Monroe Middle
  • High School: Del Mar High
  • High School: 239
  • Elementary School: 49
  • Middle School: 60

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 429-56-025

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Campbell Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Blackford Elementary
  • High School Text: Del Mar High
  • Middle School Text: Monroe Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2024
Closed on
Aug 8, 2024
Sold by
Trynoski Trust and Trynoski Geraldine H
Bought by
Mcpherson Steven and Mcpherson Nicole
Seller's Agent
Patrick Farnsworth
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Jill Toler
Amare Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,528,000
Premium/Discount to List
$29,000
1.93%
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$1,456,510

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$71,490
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.15%
Original Mortgage
$45,840
Outstanding Balance
$26,947
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,429,563

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2024
Closed on
May 20, 2024
Sold by
Steadmon Weishi G and Steadmon Joshua A
Bought by
Trynoski Trust and Trynoski
Seller's Agent
Julie Wyss
KW Bay Area Estates
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Farnsworth
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,480,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
1.35%
Views
4

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2020
Sold by
Caldwell Troy L and Caldwell Sophia
Bought by
Steadmon Weishi G and Steadmon Joshua A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$826,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2014
Sold by
Gaubatz Gunnar and Baradaran Nastaran
Bought by
Caldwell Troy L and Caldwell Sophia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2014
Sold by
Gaubatz Gunnar and Baradaran Nastaran
Bought by
Gaubatz Gunnar and Baradaran Nastaran

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2011
Sold by
Groppuso Ferdinando and Groppuso Beatrice
Bought by
Gaubatz Gunnar and Baradaran Nastaran

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,750
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2001
Sold by
Groppuso Ferdinando and Groppuso Beatrice
Bought by
Groppuso Ferdinando and Groppuso Beatrice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2001
Sold by
Cullen Matthew and Cullen Suzan M
Bought by
Groppuso Ferdinando and Groppuso Beatrice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1996
Sold by
Jackson Gary K and Jackson Marilyn
Bought by
Cullen Matthew and Cullen Susan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$181,500
Interest Rate
6.98%
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
Mcpherson Steven $1,528,000 Chicago Title Company
Trynoski Trust $1,500,000 Chicago Title
Steadmon Weishi G $1,180,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Caldwell Troy L $835,000 North American Title Co Inc
Gaubatz Gunnar -- None Available
Gaubatz Gunnar -- None Available
Gaubatz Gunnar $661,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Groppuso Ferdinando -- Alliance Title Company
Groppuso Ferdinando $550,000 Alliance Title Company
Cullen Matthew $247,000 All Cal Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcpherson Steven $45,840
Open Mcpherson Steven $1,000,000
Previous Owner Steadmon Weishi G $826,000
Previous Owner Caldwell Troy L $84,000
Previous Owner Caldwell Troy L $625,000
Previous Owner Gaubatz Gunnar $495,750
Previous Owner Groppuso Ferdinando $80,000
Previous Owner Cullen Matthew $181,500
Closed Cullen Matthew $36,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/15/2024 08/15/24 Sold $1,528,000 +1.9% $877 / Sq Ft
07/25/2024 07/25/24 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2024 07/16/24 For Sale $1,499,000 -0.1% $860 / Sq Ft
05/24/2024 05/24/24 Sold $1,500,000 +1.4% $861 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/20/2024 05/20/24 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2024 05/20/24 For Sale $1,480,000 -- $849 / 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 $16,557 $1,528,000 $764,000 $764,000
2024 $16,557 $1,252,224 $626,112 $626,112
2023 $16,263 $1,227,672 $613,836 $613,836
2022 $16,128 $1,203,600 $601,800 $601,800
2021 $15,924 $1,180,000 $590,000 $590,000
2020 $12,417 $917,608 $458,804 $458,804
2019 $12,262 $899,616 $449,808 $449,808
2018 $11,925 $881,978 $440,989 $440,989
2017 $11,777 $864,686 $432,343 $432,343
2016 $11,120 $847,732 $423,866 $423,866
2015 $9,352 $690,812 $518,057 $172,755
2014 $8,568 $677,280 $507,909 $169,371
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patrick Farnsworth

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Patrick Farnsworth

    Sereno Group

    (408) 398-2319

    61 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Patrick Farnsworth
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  • Julie Wyss

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Julie Wyss

    KW Bay Area Estates

    (408) 687-2026

    16 in this area

    288 Total Sales

    Julie Wyss
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  • Jill Toler

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jill Toler

    Amare Real Estate Services

    (408) 813-9477

    4 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Jill Toler
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81973418

MLSListings

APN: 429-56-025

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95125 Willow Glen

1602 Sparkling Way, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1602 Sparkling Way, San Jose, CA 95125 since 16 July 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,456,510, approximately $835 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 1602 Sparkling Way 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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