NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1838 E Saint James St San Jose, CA 95116

Checkers Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $954,000 - $1,069,012

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$995/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 16, 2020

Last sale price $730,000 $730 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,380 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Tile Countertops
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of March 2020

Investors or Contractors Opportunity. This 1 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is a older home on the eastside of San Jose. Very large, corner lot with lots of potential. A must see. Great opportunity to own in San Jose. Needs tender loving care.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Wright

Intero Real Estate Services License #01962549 Listed on: 02/06/2020

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Le-Xuan Tran

New Land Corporation License #01319678

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1949

Lot Details

  • 6,617 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Security Lights

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1949

Lot Details

6,617 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R2
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1949

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1000
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Lights
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Garage
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Shingle, Tile
  • View: Hills, Neighborhood, Park
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Property Faces: North
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Room For Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: 349

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1519
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6615.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6615.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$994,753

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2020
Closed on
Mar 10, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Chris Wright
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Le-Xuan Tran
New Land Corporation
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$730,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
12.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.07%
Original Mortgage
$657,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$450,000 None Listed On Document
$730,000 Fidelity National Title Co
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $657,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/16/2020 03/16/20 Sold $730,000 +12.3% $730 / Sq Ft
02/11/2020 02/11/20 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2020 02/06/20 For Sale $650,000 -- $650 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $12,081 $1,029,566 $816,762 $212,804
2024 $12,081 $891,318 $670,125 $221,193
2023 $11,784 $873,842 $656,986 $216,856
2022 $10,403 $764,552 $644,104 $120,448
2021 $1,969 $50,178 $20,459 $29,719
2020 $2,401 $47,052 $20,250 $26,802
2019 $2,142 $46,130 $19,853 $26,277
2018 $2,079 $45,226 $19,464 $25,762
2017 $2,101 $44,340 $19,083 $25,257
2016 $1,955 $43,471 $18,709 $24,762
2015 $1,926 $42,819 $18,428 $24,391
2014 $1,071 $41,982 $18,068 $23,914
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Chris Wright

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Le-Xuan Tran

    New Land Corporation

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81781662

MLSListings

APN: 481-10-075

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95116 Checkers

1838 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA

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