NOT LISTED FOR SALE

196 Central Ave Mountain View, CA 94043

Rex Manor Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,136,000 - $1,323,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,290 Sq Ft
$955/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2023

Last sale price $1,050,000 $814 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,178/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Pool
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Edith Landels Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of December 2023

Flourish in the best of Silicon Valley living. Only ½ mile to VIBRANT downtown Mountain View! Farmers market, nightlife, dining, Caltrain. You are offered a lifestyle, not just an open & airy townhome. Soaring ceilings in the living room/dining room with skylight...feels spacious with natural light. Living room has an alcove, ideal for your desk. Slider to deck for your morning coffee. New carpet & paint. Kitchen is BRIGHT with stainless steel appliances inc new dishwasher & microwave. Roomy primary bedroom with LARGE closet featuring organizers. Nicely updated full bath. Inside laundry & storage. Detached enclosed one-car garage with storage. The spacious backyard backs to green grass with mature trees making it feel extended, private. Nestled among heritage redwood trees in a truly idyllic setting, Cypress Point Woods offers something for everyone: tennis courts, pool, hot tub, & clubhouse. Stevens Creek Trail entrance is adjacent to the complex. Easy to hop on freeways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelly Potvin

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01236885 Listed on: 09/28/2023

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Judith Vandsburger

KW Bay Area Estates License #01482316

KW Bay Area Estates

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,773

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 897 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $555 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,290 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • Heated Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Spa Fenced

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 158-48-008

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, common area gas, exterior painting, fencing, garbage, insurance - common area, insurance - liability, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, management fee, pool spa or tennis, reserves, roof
  • Cypress Point Woods Association

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Tennis Courts

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,773

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$555 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Age: 46
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1290
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Zoning Description: R32
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Skylight
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1290
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Inverted Floor Plan, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Tub, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Community Facility, Pool - Fenced, Pool - Heated, Spa - Fenced, Spa - In Ground
  • Roof: Shake
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Fenced, Tennis Court
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Enclosed, Guest / Visitor Parking, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 555
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Budget, Bylaws, CC&RS, Financial Statement, Minutes, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Liability, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Management Fee, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Reserves, Roof
  • H O A Name Text: Cypress Point Woods
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • High School: Mountain View High
  • High School: 266

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 158-48-008
  • Lot Acres: 0.0206
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 899.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 899.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • High School Text: Mountain View High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2024
Sold by
Lee Kevin James and Nguyen-Lee Cathina Thuy
Bought by
Lee Kevin James and Nguyen-Lee Cathina Thuy
Current Estimated Value
$1,232,341

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$543,000
Outstanding Balance
$512,369
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$719,972

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2023
Closed on
Dec 1, 2023
Sold by
Romain Family Revocable Trust
Bought by
Lee Kevin James and Nguyen-Lee Cathina
Seller's Agent
Shelly Potvin
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Judith Vandsburger
KW Bay Area Estates
List Price
$1,138,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$88,000
-7.73%
Views
320

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.20%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2021
Sold by
Romain Michael L and Romain Sibrina V
Bought by
Romain Michael and Romain Sibrina V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,600
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2014
Sold by
Romain Michael and Misa Sibrina V
Bought by
Romain Michael and Romain Sibrina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2014
Sold by
Romain Michael and Romain Sibrina V
Bought by
Romain Family Revocable Trust and Romain Sibrina V

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2006
Sold by
Halligan Kathleen Walsh
Bought by
Romain Michael and Misa Sibrina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$541,730
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Lee Kevin James -- Atlas Title
Lee Kevin James $1,050,000 First American Title
Romain Michael -- North American Title Co Inc
Romain Michael L -- North American Title Co Inc
Romain Michael -- None Available
Romain Family Revocable Trust -- None Available
Romain Michael $602,000 Financial Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee Kevin James $543,000
Previous Owner Lee Kevin James $550,000
Previous Owner Romain Michael L $500,600
Previous Owner Romain Michael $541,730
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/08/2023 12/08/23 Sold $1,050,000 +5.2% $814 / Sq Ft
11/10/2023 11/10/23 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2023 10/19/23 Price Changed $998,000 -12.3% $774 / Sq Ft
09/28/2023 09/28/23 For Sale $1,138,000 -- $882 / 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 $12,773 $1,071,000 $535,500 $535,500
2024 $12,773 $1,050,000 $525,000 $525,000
2023 $12,773 $775,222 $387,611 $387,611
2022 $9,536 $760,022 $380,011 $380,011
2021 $9,314 $745,120 $372,560 $372,560
2020 $9,260 $737,480 $368,740 $368,740
2019 $8,856 $723,020 $361,510 $361,510
2018 $8,780 $708,844 $354,422 $354,422
2017 $8,386 $694,946 $347,473 $347,473
2016 $8,136 $681,320 $340,660 $340,660
2015 $7,930 $671,086 $335,543 $335,543
2014 $7,835 $657,942 $328,971 $328,971
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shelly Potvin

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Shelly Potvin

    Sereno Group

    (650) 917-7994

    2 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Shelly Potvin
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  • Judith Vandsburger

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Judith Vandsburger

    KW Bay Area Estates

    (408) 705-3229

    1 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Judith Vandsburger
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81943403

MLSListings

APN: 158-48-008

California Santa Clara County Mountain View 94043 Rex Manor

196 Central Ave, Mountain View, CA

This home is located at 196 Central Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043 since 28 September 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,232,341, approximately $955 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 196 Central Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Edith Landels Elementary School, Crittenden Middle School, and Mountain View High School.

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