NOT LISTED FOR SALE

196 Forest Ave Unit 1 San Jose, CA 95128

Rose Garden Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,283,807 - $2,065,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,062 Sq Ft
$726/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 31, 2015

Last sale price $715,000 $347 Per Sq Ft

Est. 109% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,083 / mo

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Granite Countertops
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of July 2015

2 single family residences on a single lot!(2 separate meters). Ideal for an investor or a large extended family. Fantastic location near Rose Garden, Valley Fair Mall, Santana Row, freeways, schools & restaurants. Also just 7.2 miles from Apple! The property features: new roof, new bamboo wood floors, new double pane windows, new stainless steel appliances, new granite counter tops, new cabinets, new exterior siding, new texturing, new paint inside & out, new water heater, new central forced heating & more

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jose T. Melo

Golden Bay Properties Inc License #01413060 Listed on: 03/17/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Ana Melo

Golden Bay Properties Inc License #01093542

Golden Bay Properties Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 4,574 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,062 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 274-20-098

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

4,574 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2062
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range
  • Living Sq Ft: 2062
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Fire Alarm
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, In-Law Unit
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Granite, Pass Through, Shower and Tub, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Pillars / Posts / Piers
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 274-20-098
  • Lot Acres: 0.1050
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4560.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4560.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,496,952

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2017
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
$561,000
Outstanding Balance
$459,983
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,036,969

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2015
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
$572,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2014
Closed on
Oct 20, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Rick Patereau
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Jose T. Melo
Golden Bay Properties Inc
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.75%
Original Mortgage
$37,250
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
-- First American Title Company
$715,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$500,000 Chicago Title Company
$100,000 Alliance Title Company
$100,000 Alliance Title Company
$257,000 Alliance Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $561,000
Previous Owner $572,000
Previous Owner $37,250
Previous Owner $447,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/31/2015 07/31/15 Sold $715,000 -4.7% $347 / Sq Ft
06/18/2015 06/18/15 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2015 05/14/15 Price Changed $750,000 -3.2% $364 / Sq Ft
04/13/2015 04/13/15 Price Changed $775,000 -3.1% $376 / Sq Ft
03/17/2015 03/17/15 For Sale $800,000 +58.4% $388 / Sq Ft
11/04/2014 11/04/14 Sold $505,000 +1.0% $245 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/23/2014 09/23/14 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2014 09/16/14 For Sale $499,900 0.0% $242 / Sq Ft
09/13/2014 09/13/14 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2014 08/25/14 For Sale $499,900 -- $242 / 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 $12,538 $846,112 $592,251 $253,861
2024 $11,870 $829,523 $580,639 $248,884
2023 $11,611 $813,258 $569,254 $244,004
2022 $11,494 $797,313 $558,093 $239,220
2021 $11,205 $781,680 $547,150 $234,530
2020 $10,881 $773,666 $541,540 $232,126
2019 $10,613 $758,497 $530,922 $227,575
2018 $10,485 $743,625 $520,512 $223,113
2017 $10,385 $729,045 $510,306 $218,739
2016 $10,180 $714,750 $500,300 $214,450
2015 -- $505,000 $375,000 $130,000
2014 -- $291,570 $192,700 $98,870
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jose T. Melo

    Golden Bay Properties Inc

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Ana Melo

    Golden Bay Properties Inc

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  • Rick Patereau

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Rick Patereau

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 981-8550

    21 Total Sales

    Rick Patereau
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81455661

MLSListings

APN: 274-20-098

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95128 Rose Garden

196 Forest Ave Unit 1, San Jose, CA

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