NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1981 University Ave San Jose, CA 95126

Rose Garden Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,071,000 - $2,327,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,178 Sq Ft
$1,013/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 27, 2013

Last sale price $1,060,000 $487 Per Sq Ft

Est. 108% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,187 / mo

110 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2013

This home is located at 1981 University Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 since 21 March 2013 and is currently estimated at $2,205,532, approximately $1,012 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 1981 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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Harjinder Singh

GeoNet Realty License #01490517 Listed on: 03/21/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Trieu Tran

STP Real Estate Services License #01883697

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R18

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 274-25-047

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

7,318 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 486.69
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2178
  • Barclay Horizontal: 34
  • Barclays Page: 54
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 833
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 54
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 67
  • Map Top Coordinate: F
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 34
  • Thomas Bros Page: 833
  • Thomas Brothers: F7
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Zoning Description: R18
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2178
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s)

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 274-25-047
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 550.51
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7320.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7320.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7320.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7320.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

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
Sep 14, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,205,532

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2013
Closed on
Jul 31, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Harjinder Singh
GeoNet Realty
Buyer's Agent
Trieu Tran
STP Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,060,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$239,000
-18.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.86%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Outstanding Balance
$467,381
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,738,151

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2007
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
$725,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2006
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
$523,500
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2006
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
$523,500
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 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
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2002
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
$225,000
Interest Rate
5.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 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
-- None Available
$1,060,000 Fidelity National Title Comp
$746,000 None Available
-- Alliance Title Company
-- Alliance Title Company
-- Alliance Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- --
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- --
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $625,500
Previous Owner $725,000
Previous Owner $523,500
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $225,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/27/2013 08/27/13 Sold $1,060,000 -11.6% $487 / Sq Ft
07/09/2013 07/09/13 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2013 05/08/13 Price Changed $1,199,000 -7.7% $551 / Sq Ft
03/21/2013 03/21/13 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $596 / 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 $16,125 $1,299,404 $909,586 $389,818
2024 $16,125 $1,273,926 $891,751 $382,175
2023 $15,833 $1,248,948 $874,266 $374,682
2022 $15,696 $1,224,460 $857,124 $367,336
2021 $15,395 $1,200,452 $840,318 $360,134
2020 $15,146 $1,188,144 $831,702 $356,442
2019 $14,834 $1,164,848 $815,395 $349,453
2018 $14,697 $1,142,008 $799,407 $342,601
2017 $14,585 $1,119,617 $783,733 $335,884
2016 $14,375 $1,097,665 $768,366 $329,299
2015 $14,289 $1,081,178 $756,825 $324,353
2014 $13,810 $1,060,000 $742,000 $318,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Harjinder Singh

    GeoNet Realty

    (408) 472-7622

    2 Total Sales

    Harjinder Singh
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Trieu Tran

    STP Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81308909

MLSListings

APN: 274-25-047

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Rose Garden

1981 University Ave, San Jose, CA

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