NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1850 University Way San Jose, CA 95126

Rose Garden Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,099,000 - $2,454,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,932 Sq Ft
$1,205/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2023

Last sale price $2,203,000 $1,140 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,525/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Marble Countertops
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of August 2023

This charming two-story home is located on one of the best streets in the Rose Garden, just blocks from the Rose Garden park, library, Zanotto's, Bill's, Starbucks and the local public/private schools. The kitchen was remodeled in 2018/2019 with new kitchen cabinets, Carrara marble counters, Bertazzoni stainless gas range/hood, dishwasher and Liebherr refrigerator. The oversized living room features a wood-burning fireplace with marble mantle and nearly floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the beautiful backyard. The dining area is located between the kitchen and living room. On the second floor, there are two spacious bedrooms (each with a walk-in closet and attic storage closet), a full bathroom (separate shower stall/separate bathtub) and office area. On the first floor, there is a bedroom, half-bathroom and laundry area. The bathrooms were remodeled in 2018/2019. Hardwood floors throughout. Basement with furnace/water heater. Finished detached garage. New front/back lawns. AC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Vick

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00922261 Listed on: 07/29/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Bonnie Kehl

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00896243

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 7,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Mostly Level
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,932 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Marble Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 274-25-056

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1932
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Marble, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1932
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Half on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Post and Pier
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle, Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-in Closet

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 274-25-056
  • Lot Acres: 0.1641
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7147.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7147.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2023
Closed on
Aug 21, 2023
Sold by
Melanie C Soletti Trust
Bought by
Bogollagama Gayan and Pinto Nadeesha
Seller's Agent
Michael Vick
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bonnie Kehl
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,050,000
Sold Price
$2,203,000
Premium/Discount to List
$153,000
7.46%
Views
269
Current Estimated Value
$2,327,765

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$124,765
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.41%
Original Mortgage
$1,762,400
Outstanding Balance
$1,721,791
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$605,974

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2021
Sold by
Soletti Melanie Charlotte and Cook Allyson Nicole
Bought by
Soletti Melanie Charlotte and Cook Allyson Nicole

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$326,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2018
Sold by
Soletti Melanie Charlotte
Bought by
Soletti Melanie Charlene and Cook Melanie Soletti

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2018
Sold by
Soletti Melanie and Soletti Cook Melanie
Bought by
Soletti Melanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$890,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2015
Sold by
Cook Geoffrey D
Bought by
Soletti Cook Melanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$473,480
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2009
Sold by
Cook Geoffrey D and Soletti Cook Melanie
Bought by
Cook Geoffrey D and Soletti Cook Melanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$524,400
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2007
Sold by
Fairbanks Susan Kathleen
Bought by
Cook Geoffrey D and Soletti Cook Melanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,500
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2006
Sold by
Fairbanks Susan Kathleen
Bought by
Fairbanks Susan Kathleen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2005
Sold by
Fairbanks James C
Bought by
Fairbanks Susan Kathleen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 1998
Sold by
Fairbanks Naomi G and Fairbanks James C
Bought by
Fairbanks James C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$287,500
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Bogollagama Gayan $2,203,000 Chicago Title
Soletti Melanie Charlotte -- Old Republic Title Company
Soletti Melanie Charlene -- None Available
Soletti Melanie -- Old Republic Title Co
Soletti Cook Melanie -- Orange Coast Title
Cook Geoffrey D -- Chicago Title Company
Cook Geoffrey D $970,000 Financial Title Company
Fairbanks Susan Kathleen -- Alliance Title Company
Fairbanks Susan Kathleen -- First American Title Company
Fairbanks James C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bogollagama Gayan $1,762,400
Previous Owner Soletti Melanie Charlotte $326,000
Previous Owner Soletti Melanie $890,000
Previous Owner Soletti Cook Melanie $473,480
Previous Owner Cook Geoffrey D $524,400
Previous Owner Cook Geoffrey D $145,500
Previous Owner Cook Geoffrey D $776,000
Previous Owner Fairbanks James C $287,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/29/2023 08/29/23 Sold $2,203,000 +7.5% $1,140 / Sq Ft
08/04/2023 08/04/23 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2023 07/29/23 For Sale $2,050,000 -- $1,061 / 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 $27,507 $2,247,060 $1,685,244 $561,816
2024 $27,507 $2,203,000 $1,652,200 $550,800
2023 $15,915 $1,249,116 $874,385 $374,731
2022 $15,779 $1,224,625 $857,241 $367,384
2021 $15,397 $1,200,614 $840,433 $360,181
2020 $15,067 $1,188,304 $831,816 $356,488
2019 $14,754 $1,165,005 $815,506 $349,499
2018 $14,698 $1,142,163 $799,516 $342,647
2017 $14,587 $1,119,769 $783,840 $335,929
2016 $14,293 $1,097,814 $768,471 $329,343
2015 $14,205 $1,081,324 $756,928 $324,396
2014 $13,725 $1,060,143 $742,101 $318,042
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Vick

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Michael Vick

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 309-7357

    2 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Michael Vick
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  • Bonnie Kehl

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Bonnie Kehl

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 605-0236

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Bonnie Kehl
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81936281

MLSListings

APN: 274-25-056

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Rose Garden

1850 University Way, San Jose, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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