NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1640 University Ave San Jose, CA 95126

Rose Garden Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,498,232 - $5,839,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,003 Sq Ft
$1,259/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 03, 2013

Last sale price $2,351,640 $587 Per Sq Ft

Est. 102% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,975/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

About This Home

As of May 2013

Irreplaceable Rose Garden character on most desirable block! Stately living,full of charm & tastefully expanded while maintaining the integrity of the era.Gourmet Chef kitchen opening to large family room ideal for modern-style living overlooking large backyard.Lavish master retreat offers the elegance expected in such a classic home from high ceilings,large walk-in closet,private sitting room

Last Agent to Sell the Property

nicholas french

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01350085 Listed on: 04/02/2013

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Mikala Caune

Compass License #01474747

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,629

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Security Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R18

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,003 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Art Studio
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room
  • Garden Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 274-24-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,629

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 75
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 587.47
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites, Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4003
  • Barclay Horizontal: 34
  • Barclays Page: 54
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 833
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 54
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 67
  • Map Top Coordinate: G
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 34
  • Thomas Bros Page: 833
  • Thomas Brothers: G6
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Zoning Description: R18
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Ovens - 2+, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 4003
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Workshop, Den / Study / Office, Artist Studio, Formal Entry, Basement - Partial, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shingle, Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, BBQ Area, Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced
  • Exterior: Brick, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School: Merritt Trace Elementary
  • Middle School: Herbert Hoover Middle
  • High School: Abraham Lincoln High
  • High School: 347
  • Elementary School: 381
  • Middle School: 340

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 274-24-012
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 499.13
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 13300.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 13300.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 13300.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 13300.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Merritt Trace Elementary
  • High School Text: Abraham Lincoln High
  • Middle School Text: Herbert Hoover Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2013
Closed on
Apr 19, 2013
Sold by
Librizzo Peter A and Davis Marian E
Bought by
Adams Molly Lowery
Seller's Agent
nicholas french
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Mikala Caune
Compass
List Price
$1,998,000
Sold Price
$2,351,640
Premium/Discount to List
$353,640
17.7%
Current Estimated Value
$4,749,990

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,398,350
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,646,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2013
Closed on
Apr 15, 2013
Sold by
Adams Marcus Jerome
Bought by
Adams Molly Lowery
Seller's Agent
nicholas french
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Mikala Caune
Compass
List Price
$1,998,000
Sold Price
$2,351,640
Premium/Discount to List
$353,640
17.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,646,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2000
Sold by
Wilson John C and Clarke Elizabeth Wilson
Bought by
Davis Marian E and Librizzo Peter A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
8.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1994
Sold by
Giannini Albert P and Giannini Jean R
Bought by
Giannini Albert P and Giannini Jean R
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
Adams Molly Lowery $2,351,750 Old Republic Title Company
Adams Molly Lowery -- Old Republic Title Company
Davis Marian E $1,350,000 First American Title Guarant
Giannini Albert P -- Valley Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Adams Molly Lowery $1,460,000
Closed Adams Molly Lowery $1,646,000
Closed Adams Molly Lowery $1,646,000
Previous Owner Davis Marian E $500,000
Previous Owner Davis Marian E $256,000
Previous Owner Davis Marian E $275,000
Previous Owner Davis Marian E $750,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/03/2013 05/03/13 Sold $2,351,640 +17.7% $587 / Sq Ft
04/11/2013 04/11/13 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2013 04/02/13 For Sale $1,998,000 -- $499 / 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 $35,629 $3,025,664 $1,970,280 $1,055,384
2024 $35,629 $2,966,339 $1,931,648 $1,034,691
2023 $35,047 $2,908,176 $1,893,773 $1,014,403
2022 $34,735 $2,851,154 $1,856,641 $994,513
2021 $34,155 $2,795,250 $1,820,237 $975,013
2020 $33,497 $2,766,589 $1,801,573 $965,016
2019 $32,841 $2,712,344 $1,766,249 $946,095
2018 $32,568 $2,659,162 $1,731,617 $927,545
2017 $32,344 $2,607,022 $1,697,664 $909,358
2016 $32,024 $2,555,905 $1,664,377 $891,528
2015 $31,854 $2,517,514 $1,639,377 $878,137
2014 $29,906 $2,362,316 $1,607,264 $755,052
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • nicholas french

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    nicholas french

    Sereno Group

    (650) 773-8000

    1 in this area

    197 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Mikala Caune

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81310381

MLSListings

APN: 274-24-012

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Rose Garden

1640 University Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1640 University Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 since 02 April 2013 and is currently estimated at $5,040,058, approximately $1,259 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 1640 University Ave 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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