NOT LISTED FOR SALE

175 Hobson St San Jose, CA 95110

Japantown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,154,000 - $1,450,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,302 Sq Ft
$996/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 24, 2019

Last sale price $973,000 $747 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,936/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room
  • Built-In Double Oven

About This Home

As of April 2019

OPEN HOUSE SAT 3/23 & SUN 3/24 1-4PM. IN THE HEART OF SAN JOSE walk or bike to Japantown, light rail, San Pedro Square, Diridon Station and the proposed GOOGLE village! Beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with some of the original charm such as hardwood flooring, Craftsman style front door, built in original cabinetry and lovely woodwork and molding. Large open remodeled kitchen, home is freshly painted and light and bright with 18 double pane windows and a wonderful open feel! Huge basement with great storage potential and inside access. Central HVAC system and washer dryer hookups. Nicely updated bath. Back yard boosts wonderful lemon and lime trees and lots of space for gardening. Large 2 car garage with WORKSHOP AREA, STORAGE and possible IN-LAW UNIT potential, utility sink, 220 voltage. Located on a lovely tree lined cul-de-sac with a great community vibe! Perfect commute location. HURRY, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Goold

Legacy Real Estate & Assoc License #01926766 Listed on: 03/01/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Wyss

Compass License #01350871

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,798

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 4,535 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,302 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • 480 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 259-17-085

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,798

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 480
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1302
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Trash Compactor
  • Living Sq Ft: 1302
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Mud Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Granite, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Raised
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate, Wood
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Enclosed, On Street, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Parcel Number: 259-17-085
  • Lot Acres: 0.1041
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4533.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4533.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Sarra Christopher Wesley and Sarra Sarah Louise
Bought by
Sarra Family Revocable Trust and Sarra
Current Estimated Value
$1,296,462

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2019
Closed on
Apr 16, 2019
Sold by
Amsden Jayne E
Bought by
Sarra Christopher and Sarra Sarah
Seller's Agent
Ellen Goold
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc
Buyer's Agent
Julie Wyss
Compass
List Price
$988,000
Sold Price
$973,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.50%
Original Mortgage
$870,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2017
Closed on
Aug 8, 2017
Sold by
Galvan Don and Galvan Rose
Bought by
Amsden Jayne E
Seller's Agent
Pam Rodgers
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Linda Rodgers
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$870,000
Premium/Discount to List
$71,000
8.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.84%
Original Mortgage
$462,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Sarra Family Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Sarra Christopher $973,000 Chicago Title Company
Amsden Jayne E $870,000 Orange Coast Title Co Northe
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sarra Christopher $870,000
Previous Owner Amsden Jayne E $462,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/24/2019 04/24/19 Sold $973,000 -1.5% $747 / Sq Ft
03/23/2019 03/23/19 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2019 03/01/19 For Sale $988,000 +13.6% $759 / Sq Ft
08/16/2017 08/16/17 Sold $870,000 +8.9% $668 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/25/2017 07/25/17 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2017 07/14/17 For Sale $799,000 -- $614 / 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 $13,798 $1,085,395 $759,778 $325,617
2024 $13,798 $1,064,114 $744,881 $319,233
2023 $13,541 $1,043,250 $730,276 $312,974
2022 $13,425 $1,022,795 $715,957 $306,838
2021 $13,159 $1,002,741 $701,919 $300,822
2020 $12,869 $992,460 $694,722 $297,738
2019 $11,520 $887,400 $693,600 $193,800
2018 $11,406 $870,000 $680,000 $190,000
2017 $1,560 $37,168 $12,713 $24,455
2016 $1,428 $36,440 $12,464 $23,976
2015 $2,346 $35,893 $12,277 $23,616
2014 $1,321 $35,191 $12,037 $23,154
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Ellen Goold

    Legacy Real Estate & Assoc

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Julie Wyss

    Compass

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  • Pam Rodgers

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Pam Rodgers

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 621-5646

    54 Total Sales

    Pam Rodgers
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  • Linda Rodgers

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Linda Rodgers

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 886-8247

    30 Total Sales

    Linda Rodgers
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81740909

MLSListings

APN: 259-17-085

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95110 Japantown

175 Hobson St, San Jose, CA

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