NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1821 University Ave San Jose, CA 95126

Rose Garden Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,376,000 - $2,851,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,195 Sq Ft
$831/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2023

Last sale price $2,248,250 $704 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,352/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Spa
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

About This Home

As of August 2023

You will appreciate this wonderful home and its excellent location in a setting of space, privacy and old-world charm on the most desirable street in San Jose, University Avenue, short distance from the famous "Rosegarden park". This home shows elegance from days gone by.. Formal living room with fireplace and a large window. Open kitchen with subzero refrigerator, built in microwave and offers both an informal and an elegant dining room which overlooks the atrium. Step down to the inviting family room with fireplace, lots of built in cabinetry, and expansive floor to ceiling windows overlooking the backyard, Primary suite with dual walk-in closets, a private office with built-in desks. Primary with shower over tub. Downstairs bedroom offers extensive built-in cabinetry great for an office. Upstairs you,ll find a huge bedroom divided by a built-in cabinet closet and swinging doors creating two separate bedrooms. Private backyard with a partially covered patio and lawn area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

George Montanari

Compass License #00780027 Listed on: 06/23/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,978

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 7,518 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,195 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Spa
  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 274-25-039

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,978

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 75
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3195
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3195
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Spa - In Ground
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-in Closet

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

  • Parcel Number: 274-25-039
  • Lot Acres: 0.1726
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7517.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7517.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

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

Closed on
Oct 1, 2024
Sold by
Rodriquez Hector and Rodriguez Hector
Bought by
Rodriguez Hector and Gwynn Heather
Current Estimated Value
$2,654,853

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,780,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,761,876
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$888,052

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2023
Closed on
Aug 7, 2023
Sold by
Frank Zarka Trust
Bought by
Rodriquez Hector and Gwynn Heather
Seller's Agent
George Montanari
Compass
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$2,449,000
Sold Price
$2,248,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,750
-8.2%
Views
177

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.10%
Original Mortgage
$1,798,600
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2021
Sold by
Zarka Louise H and The Frank J Zarka Trust
Bought by
Zarka Louise H and The Frank Zarka Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,127,592
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2011
Sold by
Zarka Louise H
Bought by
Zarka Louise H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$938,250
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2008
Sold by
Zarka Louise H
Bought by
Zarka Louise H
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
Rodriguez Hector -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Rodriquez Hector $2,248,500 Old Republic Title
Zarka Louise H -- Fnc Title Of California
Zarka Louise H -- Placer Title Company
Zarka Louise H -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rodriguez Hector $1,780,000
Previous Owner Rodriquez Hector $1,798,600
Previous Owner Zarka Louise H $4,127,592
Previous Owner Zarka Louise H $938,250
Previous Owner Zarka Frank J $300,700
Previous Owner Zarka Frank J $275,000
Previous Owner Zarka Frank J $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2023 08/14/23 Sold $2,248,250 -8.2% $704 / Sq Ft
07/13/2023 07/13/23 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2023 06/23/23 For Sale $2,449,000 -- $767 / 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 $27,978 $2,346,000 $1,836,000 $510,000
2024 $27,978 $2,300,000 $1,800,000 $500,000
2023 $3,686 $195,583 $30,614 $164,969
2022 $3,653 $191,749 $30,014 $161,735
2021 $3,526 $187,990 $29,426 $158,564
2020 $3,403 $186,064 $29,125 $156,939
2019 $3,307 $182,416 $28,554 $153,862
2018 $3,253 $178,841 $27,995 $150,846
2017 $3,212 $175,336 $27,447 $147,889
2016 $3,070 $171,899 $26,909 $144,990
2015 $3,034 $169,318 $26,505 $142,813
2014 $2,614 $166,002 $25,986 $140,016
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    George Montanari

    Compass

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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81932912

MLSListings

APN: 274-25-039

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Rose Garden

1821 University Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1821 University Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 since 23 June 2023 and is currently estimated at $2,654,853, approximately $830 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 1821 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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