NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1659 English Dr San Jose, CA 95129

Country Lane Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,981,000 - $3,642,767

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,860 Sq Ft
$1,159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2021

Last sale price $2,575,000 $900 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,383/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Country Lane Elementary School Rated A
  • River View
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of April 2021

WOW stunning home Located on a tree lined street in west SJ, tCompletely remodeled in 2004 with granite, custom cabinets, new floors, high end plumbing, fixtures, central vacuum, and much more. Fabulous backyard backing to Saratoga Creek (no flood ins) allows for privacy and serenity. 3 gas fireplaces. Country Lane elementary, Moreland Middle and Prospect H.S. Solar (fully paid) his 3 bedroom + Office (room for 4th bedroom) is conveniently near shopping (Walk 2 Westgate & El Paseo) and freeways. panels on roof help keep electricity costs down. New paint in and out. 2 built in workstations in Living room make working from home a breeze. Expansive views from most rooms to the beautiful backyard, with many oak trees, large patio and refinished fountain. Finish your day sitting on Saratoga Creek. Enjoy sitting in your own park. Walk out to the hot tub to get the full effect.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bob Bower

Compass License #70000541 Listed on: 03/22/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Xiaoting Niu

Morgan Real Estate License #01955048

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,367

Year Built

  • 1958

Lot Details

  • 9,592 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Gated Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • River
  • Skyline
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,860 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Tub
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Seasonal Stream
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Homes

  • 1 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Water Filtration System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,367

Year Built

1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 1
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2860
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1958

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island With Sink, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight, Warming Drawer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2860
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Gas Hookup, Inside, Tub / Sink
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Travertine
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Granite, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub With Jets, Shower Over Tub - 1, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub In Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Greenbelt, River / Stream
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Bbq Area, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Gate, Wood
  • Property Faces: East
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, Parking Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Radiant Floors
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected, Sewer In Street

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, Built-In Vacuum, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • High School: 241

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Stream - Seasonal, Views
  • Lot Acres: 0.2202
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9590.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9590.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Insulation - Floor, Insulation - Per Owner, Skylight, Solar Power, Solar Power On Grid, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned
  • Second Unit Description: landscape equip

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2021
Closed on
Apr 15, 2021
Sold by
Bower Robert P and Bower Roberta A
Bought by
Ran Yajun and Zhang Wenqiao
Seller's Agent
Bob Bower
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Xiaoting Niu
Morgan Real Estate
List Price
$2,598,888
Sold Price
$2,575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,888
-0.92%
Current Estimated Value
$3,314,692

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$739,692
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.75%
Original Mortgage
$1,545,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,380,382
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,934,310

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2005
Sold by
Bower Robert P and Bower Roberta A
Bought by
Bower Robert P and Bower Roberta A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2004
Sold by
Bower Robert P and Bower Roberta A
Bought by
Bower Robert P and Bower Roberta A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2004
Sold by
Kulpa Christopher K
Bought by
Bower Robert P and Bower Roberta A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2002
Sold by
Kulpa Christopher K and Hammond Kulpa Kimberly A
Bought by
Kulpa Christopher K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 1997
Sold by
Kennedy Alan E
Bought by
Kulpa Christopher K and Hammond Kulpa Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 1995
Sold by
Kennedy Ida Tedjo
Bought by
Kennedy Alan E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$269,600
Interest Rate
9.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 1995
Sold by
Lupu Deborah D
Bought by
Kennedy Alan E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$269,600
Interest Rate
9.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 1994
Sold by
Bodenschatz Robert A
Bought by
Lupu Deborah A
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
Ran Yajun $2,575,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bower Robert P -- Old Republic Title Company
Bower Robert P -- Old Republic Title Company
Bower Robert P $704,500 Old Republic Title Company
Kulpa Christopher K -- --
Kulpa Christopher K $450,000 First American Title Guarant
Kennedy Alan E -- First American Title Guarant
Kennedy Alan E -- First American Title Guarant
Kennedy Alan E $337,000 First American Title Guarant
Lupu Deborah A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ran Yajun $1,545,000
Previous Owner Bower Robert P $650,000
Previous Owner Bower Robert P $200,000
Previous Owner Kulpa Christopher K $250,000
Previous Owner Kennedy Alan E $269,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Sold $2,575,000 -0.9% $900 / Sq Ft
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2021 03/12/21 For Sale $2,598,888 -- $909 / 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 $35,367 $2,787,261 $2,164,864 $622,397
2024 $35,367 $2,732,610 $2,122,416 $610,194
2023 $35,367 $2,679,030 $2,080,800 $598,230
2022 $34,466 $2,626,500 $2,040,000 $586,500
2021 $17,057 $1,234,696 $788,107 $446,589
2020 $16,727 $1,222,036 $780,026 $442,010
2019 $16,129 $1,198,076 $764,732 $433,344
2018 $15,741 $1,174,586 $749,738 $424,848
2017 $15,555 $1,151,556 $735,038 $416,518
2016 $14,755 $1,128,977 $720,626 $408,351
2015 $14,646 $1,112,020 $709,802 $402,218
2014 $13,975 $1,090,238 $695,898 $394,340
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Bob Bower

    Compass

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Xiaoting Niu

    Morgan Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81833850

MLSListings

APN: 378-31-011

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95070 Country Lane

1659 English Dr, San Jose, CA

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