NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1897 Ellen Ave San Jose, CA 95125

Willow Glen Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,858,000 - $2,055,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
$1,401/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 2, 2018

Last sale price $1,475,000 $1,054 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,297 / mo

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Dining Area
  • Booksin Elementary Rated A-
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2018

Welcome to 1897 Ellen Ave, a charming home conveniently located on a quiet tree-lined street in the heart of Willow Glen within walking distance to the great shops and restaurants downtown has to offer. This beautifully updated home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, an office/den, Hardwood floors, recessed lighting, updated kitchen and bathrooms, landscaped grounds, full 2 car garage and the privacy of the corner lot! The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, double ovens, granite countertops and a center Island with bar seating . The home is filled with character inside and out, a wrap around ornamental slate patio and beautifully landscaped yard allow you to enjoy California living at its finest. Dont miss out on this Willow Geln charmer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Bell

Intero Real Estate Services License #01952195 Listed on: 03/28/2018

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Pong

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01387310

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,959 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 439-20-057

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

5,959 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1400
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Living Sq Ft: 1400
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas, Radiant
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • High School: 350

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 439-20-057
  • Lot Acres: 0.1368
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5960.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5960.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Booksin Elementary
  • High School Text: Willow Glen High
  • Middle School Text: Willow Glen Middle

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2018
Closed on
Apr 23, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brad Bell
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Pong
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,348,888
Sold Price
$1,475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$126,112
9.35%
Current Estimated Value
$1,960,881

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$485,881
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%
Original Mortgage
$1,095,000
Outstanding Balance
$923,022
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,037,859

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$639,200
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
7.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1997
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
$1,475,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$799,000 Alliance Title Company
$525,000 --
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,095,000
Previous Owner $639,200
Previous Owner $420,000
Closed $52,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/02/2018 05/02/18 Sold $1,475,000 +9.3% $1,054 / Sq Ft
04/11/2018 04/11/18 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2018 03/28/18 For Sale $1,348,888 -- $963 / 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 $20,467 $1,678,292 $1,393,838 $284,454
2024 $20,467 $1,645,385 $1,366,508 $278,877
2023 $20,112 $1,613,123 $1,339,714 $273,409
2022 $19,940 $1,581,495 $1,313,446 $268,049
2021 $19,580 $1,550,487 $1,287,693 $262,794
2020 $19,177 $1,534,590 $1,274,490 $260,100
2019 $18,791 $1,504,500 $1,249,500 $255,000
2018 $12,542 $959,323 $671,499 $287,824
2017 $12,444 $940,514 $658,333 $282,181
2016 $12,247 $922,074 $645,425 $276,649
2015 $12,170 $908,225 $635,731 $272,494
2014 $10,852 $822,000 $575,400 $246,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Brad Bell

    Intero Real Estate Services

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Rachel Pong

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81698197

MLSListings

APN: 439-20-057

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95125 Willow Glen

1897 Ellen Ave, San Jose, CA

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