NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1661 Begen Ave Mountain View, CA 94040

Cuesta Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,096,000 - $3,463,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,562 Sq Ft
$2,113/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 19, 2013

Last sale price $1,450,000 $928 Per Sq Ft

Est. 128% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,700/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Benjamin Bubb Elementary School Rated A
  • Open to Family Room
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of July 2013

Located in Cuesta Park neighborhood and moments to Downtown Mountain View’s shops and restaurants, this beautiful 4bd/2.5ba home is finished with hardwood flooring, a gourmet kitchen with Bosch stainless steel appliances, formal living room with true divide light windows, lush grounds with large entertainment deck.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Rhodes

Compass License #01179852 Listed on: 06/12/2013

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Loren Dakin

Coldwell Banker License #01030193

Coldwell Banker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,562 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 193-19-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 928.30
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1562
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Top Coordinate: H
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: H7
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1562
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

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)

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 193-19-008
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 831.63
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6100.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6100.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6100.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6100.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2019
Sold by
Ostrowski James P and Price Elizabeth
Bought by
Ostrowski James and Price Elizabeth
Current Estimated Value
$3,299,772

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2013
Closed on
Jul 8, 2013
Sold by
Yang Bennett K and Yu May L
Bought by
Ostrowski James P and Price Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Rhodes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Loren Dakin
Coldwell Banker
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$151,000
11.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.75%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Outstanding Balance
$689,620
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,610,152

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2004
Sold by
Wilson Leslie and Wilson Gabriela R
Bought by
Yang Bennett K and Yu May L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 1997
Sold by
Reed Martin A and Piazza Reed Ilene
Bought by
Wilson Leslie and Wilson Gabriela R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,800
Interest Rate
7.98%
Source: Public Records

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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
Ostrowski James -- None Available
Ostrowski James P $1,450,000 Old Republic Title Company
Yang Bennett K $960,000 First American Title Company
Wilson Leslie $496,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ostrowski James P $950,000
Previous Owner Yang Bennett K $333,700
Previous Owner Wilson Leslie $396,800
Closed Wilson Leslie $33,200
Closed Yang Bennett K $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/19/2013 07/19/13 Sold $1,450,000 +11.6% $928 / Sq Ft
06/19/2013 06/19/13 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2013 06/12/13 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $832 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $20,414 $1,777,489 $1,333,120 $444,369
2024 $20,414 $1,742,637 $1,306,981 $435,656
2023 $20,204 $1,708,468 $1,281,354 $427,114
2022 $20,165 $1,674,970 $1,256,230 $418,740
2021 $19,736 $1,642,129 $1,231,599 $410,530
2020 $19,764 $1,625,292 $1,218,971 $406,321
2019 $18,845 $1,593,424 $1,195,070 $398,354
2018 $18,637 $1,562,182 $1,171,638 $390,544
2017 $17,860 $1,531,552 $1,148,665 $382,887
2016 $17,380 $1,501,523 $1,126,143 $375,380
2015 $16,877 $1,478,970 $1,109,228 $369,742
2014 $16,721 $1,450,000 $1,087,500 $362,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Elizabeth Rhodes

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Elizabeth Rhodes

    Compass

    (650) 543-1066

    30 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Rhodes
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Loren Dakin

    Coldwell Banker

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81320847

MLSListings

APN: 193-19-008

California Santa Clara County Mountain View 94040 Cuesta Park

1661 Begen Ave, Mountain View, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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