NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1842 University Ave San Jose, CA 95126

Rose Garden Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,851,751 - $3,242,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,695 Sq Ft
$1,146/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 22, 2020

Last sale price $2,600,000 $965 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,120/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Recreation Room
  • 4-minute walk to San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

About This Home

As of December 2020

Under the canopy of old California live oaks this stunning 1939 home boasts 4 full bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The main floor bed has a built in Murphy bed, perfect for flexible space. The upstairs bedrooms are all over sized, one even has a built-in counter style desk station. The real center piece of the home is the fully remodeled kitchen. With top of the line appliances, custom range hood, high powered fan with external ducting, Fisher & Paykel dual drawer dishwasher and quartzite Mont Blanc counters, this is truly the Chef's dream. Additionally, there is a detached bonus space, with its own bathroom and heating and cooling system. Extra room for you, the family, home office, or movie viewing. The recent remodel included a new furnace, new AC and a new roof. Top to bottom, this house is updated and ready for you enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Cornish

KW Bay Area Estates License #02003794 Listed on: 10/08/2020

KW Bay Area Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Griswold

Hestia Real Estate Inc. License #02062412

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,772

Year Built

  • 1939

Lot Details

  • 7,396 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Gate

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,695 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,772

Year Built

1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 81
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2695
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1939

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2695
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Upper Floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Media / Home Theater, Recreation Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Gate

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1698
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7398.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7398.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2023
Sold by
Demertzis Jimmy and Demertzis Melanie Griswold
Bought by
President and President Board
Current Estimated Value
$3,088,188

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2020
Closed on
Dec 18, 2020
Sold by
Paul Andy and Paul Lisa
Bought by
Demertzis Jimmy and Demertzis Melanie Griswold
Seller's Agent
Susan Cornish
KW Bay Area Estates
Buyer's Agent
Melanie Griswold
Hestia Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$2,799,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$199,000
-7.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.79%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2014
Closed on
Jun 16, 2014
Sold by
Gugale George Tom and Gugale Paulette Louise
Bought by
Paul Andy and Paul Lisa
Seller's Agent
Robert Godar
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Mork-Ovson
Forbes Real Estate
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,680,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
1.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.93%
Original Mortgage
$1,344,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2012
Sold by
Gugale George Tom and Gugale Paulette Louise
Bought by
Gugale George Tom and Gugale Paulette Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$238,500
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2012
Sold by
Gugale George T and Gugale Paulette L
Bought by
Gugale George Tom and Gugale Paulette Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,500
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2010
Sold by
Gugale George T and Gugale Paulette L
Bought by
Gugale George Tom and Gugale Paulette Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2003
Sold by
Gugale George Tom and Gugale Paulette Louise
Bought by
Gugale George Tom and Gugale Paulette Louise

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 1998
Sold by
Gugale George Tom and Gugale Paulette Louise
Bought by
Gugale George Tom and Gugale Paulette Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$521,000
Interest Rate
6.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1997
Sold by
Gugale George T and Gugale Paulette
Bought by
Gugale George Tom and Gugale Paulette Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$521,000
Interest Rate
7.58%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 1996
Sold by
Carr Marion Catherine
Bought by
Gugale George T and Gugale Paulette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$521,000
Interest Rate
7.01%
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
President $2,999,000 First American Title
Demertzis Jimmy $2,600,000 Chicago Title Company
Paul Andy $1,680,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Gugale George Tom -- First American Title Company
Gugale George Tom -- First American Title Company
Gugale George Tom -- First American Title Company
Gugale George T -- First American Title Company
Gugale George Tom -- Fidelity National Title Co
Gugale George T -- Fidelity National Title Co
Gugale George Tom -- Old Republic Title Company
Gugale George Tom -- North American Title Co
Gugale George Tom -- --
Gugale George T $521,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Demertzis Jimmy $2,000,000
Previous Owner Paul Andy $1,344,000
Previous Owner Gugale George Tom $238,500
Previous Owner Gugale George Tom $250,000
Previous Owner Gugale George T $240,500
Previous Owner Gugale George T $265,000
Previous Owner Gugale George Tom $432,000
Previous Owner Gugale George Tom $440,000
Previous Owner Gugale George Tom $250,000
Previous Owner Gugale George Tom $448,400
Previous Owner Gugale George Tom $450,000
Previous Owner Gugale George Tom $521,000
Previous Owner Gugale George T $521,000
Previous Owner Gugale George T $521,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/22/2020 12/22/20 Sold $2,600,000 -7.1% $965 / Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2020 10/08/20 For Sale $2,799,000 +66.6% $1,039 / Sq Ft
06/19/2014 06/19/14 Sold $1,680,000 +1.9% $623 / Sq Ft
05/18/2014 05/18/14 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2014 05/06/14 For Sale $1,649,000 -- $612 / 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
2024 $36,772 $3,058,980 $2,244,000 $814,980
2023 $32,412 $2,705,040 $2,028,780 $676,260
2022 $32,412 $2,652,000 $1,989,000 $663,000
2021 $31,947 $2,600,000 $1,950,000 $650,000
2020 $5,829 $382,070 $167,143 $214,927
2019 $5,566 $364,148 $163,866 $200,282
2018 $5,494 $357,008 $160,653 $196,355
2017 $5,440 $350,008 $157,503 $192,505
2016 $5,287 $343,146 $154,415 $188,731
2015 $5,243 $337,993 $152,096 $185,897
2014 $9,449 $715,998 $352,343 $363,655
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Susan Cornish

    KW Bay Area Estates

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Melanie Griswold

    Hestia Real Estate Inc.

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  • Robert Godar

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Robert Godar

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 655-6457

    74 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Michelle Mork-Ovson

    Forbes Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81814694

MLSListings

APN: 274-25-027

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Rose Garden

1842 University Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1842 University Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 since 08 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,088,188, approximately $1,145 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 1842 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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