NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1631 University Way San Jose, CA 95126

Rose Garden Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,393,000 - $5,439,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
5,959 Sq Ft
$730/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 30, 2023

Last sale price $4,625,000 $776 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,362/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wine Cellar
  • Solar Power System
  • 5-minute walk to San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

About This Home

As of October 2023

Rare Opportunity to Own One of the Finest Rose Garden Estates. Premier Location. Prestigious University. Resort Style Living. Massive 21,000+/- SF Lot. Supreme De Mattei Construction. Grand Foyer Entrance. Elegant Living Room w/Soaring Ceilings & Cantina Doors. An Impressive Gatsby Inspired Space. Chef's Dream Kitchen w/Island, Butler's Pantry & Top Appliances, including Viking Range & Sub-Zero Fridge. Great Game Room w/Custom Bar. Downstairs Suite & Stately Office. Expansive Primary Suite w/Luxe Bathroom, Custom Closets & Bonus Room. Lush Backyard w/PebbleTec Pool, Loggia, Fireplace & Built-In Grill. Private Cabana w/Kitchen, Full Bath & AC. Fun Sport Court for Hoops or Pickleball. Other Highlights: Central AC, Solar, Wired for EV Charger, Audio System, Wine Cellar & Detached Garage. A Short Stroll to Rose Garden Park. Moments from Great Restaurants & Entertainment on The Alameda & Valley Fair/Santana Row. Easy Commute near Freeways/SJ Airport. A Truly Magnificent Rose Garden Gem.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andy Sweat

KW Bay Area Estates License #01974462 Listed on: 09/27/2023

KW Bay Area Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Gea Carr

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01329782

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $55,218

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Electric Gate

Home Design

  • French Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,959 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Entertainment System
  • High Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Skyline Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Pool

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 274-26-034

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$55,218

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: French
  • Age: 72
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 5959
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Outside, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 5959
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Inside, Tub / Sink, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Office Area, Recreation Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Raised
  • Pool Description: Heated - Solar, Pool - In Ground, Spa - In Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure, Tennis Court
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Gate
  • Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 1 (120 volts), Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Built-in Vacuum, Garden Window, High Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 274-26-034
  • Lot Acres: 0.4820
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 20995.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 20995.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2023
Closed on
Oct 10, 2023
Sold by
Elmer Yates Living Trust
Bought by
Garcia 2023 Living Trust and Garcia
Seller's Agent
Andy Sweat
KW Bay Area Estates
Buyer's Agent
Gea Carr
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$4,995,000
Sold Price
$4,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$370,000
-7.41%
Views
78
Current Estimated Value
$4,339,559

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$285,441
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2023
Sold by
Elmer Russell S and Elmer Randall W
Bought by
Elmer Yates Living Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2018
Closed on
Dec 19, 2018
Sold by
Bowman Navorro R
Bought by
Russell Elmer and Yates Randy
Seller's Agent
Kelly Goni
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Amy McCafferty
Compass
List Price
$4,253,000
Sold Price
$3,715,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$538,000
-12.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.14%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2013
Closed on
Sep 24, 2013
Sold by
Demattei Mark S and De Mattei Tamara L
Bought by
Bowman Navorro R
Seller's Agent
Valerie Mein
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Goni
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
List Price
$3,195,000
Sold Price
$3,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-2.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%
Original Mortgage
$2,480,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2011
Sold by
Demattei Mark S and De Mattei Tamara L
Bought by
Demattei Mark S and Demattei Tamara L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$810,000
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2002
Sold by
Demattei Mark S
Bought by
Demattei Mark S and Demattei Tamara L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2001
Sold by
Demattei Mark S
Bought by
Demattei Mark S
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
Garcia 2023 Living Trust $4,625,000 Chicago Title
Elmer Yates Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Russell Elmer $3,715,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Bowman Navorro R $3,100,000 Old Republic Title Company
Demattei Mark S -- Old Republic Title Company
Demattei Mark S -- Chicago Title
Demattei Mark S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bowman Navorro R $2,480,000
Previous Owner Demattei Mark S $810,000
Previous Owner Demattei Mark S $1,000,000
Previous Owner Demattei Mark S $1,000,000
Previous Owner Demattei Mark S $995,000
Previous Owner Demattei Mark S $1,000,000
Previous Owner Demattei Mark S $457,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/30/2023 10/30/23 Sold $4,625,000 -7.4% $776 / Sq Ft
10/04/2023 10/04/23 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2023 09/27/23 For Sale $4,995,000 +34.5% $838 / Sq Ft
12/27/2018 12/27/18 Sold $3,715,000 -7.1% $623 / Sq Ft
12/05/2018 12/05/18 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2018 10/02/18 Price Changed $4,000,000 -5.9% $671 / Sq Ft
07/13/2018 07/13/18 For Sale $4,253,000 +37.2% $714 / Sq Ft
10/02/2013 10/02/13 Sold $3,100,000 -3.0% $520 / Sq Ft
08/24/2013 08/24/13 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2013 08/16/13 For Sale $3,195,000 -- $536 / 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 $55,218 $4,717,500 $3,468,000 $1,249,500
2024 $55,218 $4,625,000 $3,400,000 $1,225,000
2023 $48,060 $3,983,228 $2,230,179 $1,753,049
2022 $47,631 $3,905,126 $2,186,450 $1,718,676
2021 $46,835 $3,828,556 $2,143,579 $1,684,977
2020 $45,886 $3,789,300 $2,121,600 $1,667,700
2019 $44,975 $3,715,000 $2,080,000 $1,635,000
2018 $41,034 $3,339,844 $2,047,002 $1,292,842
2017 $40,748 $3,274,358 $2,006,865 $1,267,493
2016 $40,366 $3,210,156 $1,967,515 $1,242,641
2015 $40,162 $3,161,938 $1,937,962 $1,223,976
2014 $39,160 $3,100,000 $1,900,000 $1,200,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andy Sweat

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Andy Sweat

    KW Bay Area Estates

    (408) 802-3540

    15 in this area

    161 Total Sales

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  • Gea Carr

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Gea Carr

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 445-3562

    8 in this area

    55 Total Sales

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  • Kelly Goni

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Kelly Goni

    Sereno Group

    (408) 757-1866

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Amy McCafferty

    Compass

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Valerie Mein

    Intero Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81943284

MLSListings

APN: 274-26-034

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Rose Garden

1631 University Way, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1631 University Way, San Jose, CA 95126 since 27 September 2023 and is currently estimated at $4,350,444, approximately $730 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 1631 University Way is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Merritt Trace Elementary, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High.

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