NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Birch Ln San Jose, CA 95127

Alum Rock Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $834,000 - $992,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
880 Sq Ft
$1,032/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 15, 2013

Last sale price $270,000 $307 Per Sq Ft

Est. 240% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,518/month

171 Days on Market

About This Home

As of February 2013

Great opportunity to own this beautiful home with many upgrades throughout.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth DeSantiago

Prosperous Real Estate Services License #01482824 Listed on: 07/17/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Desmond Johnson

Coldwell Banker Foothill Prop

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,933

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 880 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 484-18-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,933

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 67
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 306.82
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 880
  • Barclay Horizontal: 46
  • Barclays Page: 44
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 834
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 44
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 71
  • Map Top Coordinate: H
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 46
  • Thomas Bros Page: 834
  • Thomas Brothers: H2
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 880
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: East Side Union High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 484-18-004
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 318.18
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8100.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 8100.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 8100.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8100.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2013
Sold by
Lan Jay Ing Jye and Lan Annie Yueh Ching
Bought by
Lan Jay Ing Jye and Lan Annie Yueh Ching
Current Estimated Value
$917,558

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2012
Closed on
Feb 12, 2013
Sold by
Ornelas Elias J
Bought by
Lan Jay Ing Jye and Lan Annie Yueh Ching
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth DeSantiago
Prosperous Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Desmond Johnson
Coldwell Banker Foothill Prop
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.15%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2012
Closed on
Dec 27, 2012
Sold by
Ornelas Elizabeth Maria
Bought by
Ornelas Elias J
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth DeSantiago
Prosperous Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Desmond Johnson
Coldwell Banker Foothill Prop
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2002
Sold by
Ornelas Elizabeth Maria
Bought by
Ornelas Elias J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,800
Interest Rate
5.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2002
Sold by
Fox Draper Ruth
Bought by
Fox Draper Ruth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1999
Sold by
Fox Draper Ruth H
Bought by
Fox Draper Ruth H
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
Lan Jay Ing Jye -- None Available
Lan Jay Ing Jye $270,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Ornelas Elias J -- Fidelity National Title Co
Ornelas Elias J -- Old Republic Title Company
Ornelas Elias J $366,000 Old Republic Title Company
Fox Draper Ruth -- --
Fox Draper Ruth H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ornelas Elias J $61,000
Previous Owner Ornelas Elias J $488,000
Previous Owner Ornelas Elias J $120,500
Previous Owner Ornelas Elias J $88,000
Previous Owner Ornelas Elias J $352,000
Previous Owner Ornelas Elias J $292,800
Previous Owner Ornelas Elias J $6,500
Closed Ornelas Elias J $54,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/15/2013 02/15/13 Sold $270,000 -3.6% $307 / Sq Ft
01/04/2013 01/04/13 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2013 01/03/13 For Sale $280,000 +3.7% $318 / Sq Ft
11/15/2012 11/15/12 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2012 10/26/12 Off Market $270,000 -- --
08/20/2012 08/20/12 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2012 08/20/12 For Sale $280,000 0.0% $318 / Sq Ft
07/24/2012 07/24/12 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2012 07/17/12 For Sale $280,000 -- $318 / 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
2024 $5,933 $325,957 $211,873 $114,084
2023 $5,793 $319,567 $207,719 $111,848
2022 $5,684 $313,302 $203,647 $109,655
2021 $5,472 $307,159 $199,654 $107,505
2020 $5,339 $304,010 $197,607 $106,403
2019 $5,184 $298,050 $193,733 $104,317
2018 $5,106 $292,207 $189,935 $102,272
2017 $5,107 $286,478 $186,211 $100,267
2016 $4,825 $280,861 $182,560 $98,301
2015 $4,811 $276,643 $179,818 $96,825
2014 $4,336 $271,225 $176,296 $94,929
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Elizabeth DeSantiago

    Prosperous Real Estate Services

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Desmond Johnson

    Coldwell Banker Foothill Prop

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Raquel Gonzalez

    Prosperous Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81227065

MLSListings

APN: 484-18-004

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95127 Alum Rock

20 Birch Ln, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 20 Birch Ln, San Jose, CA 95127 since 17 July 2012 and is currently estimated at $908,585, approximately $1,032 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 20 Birch Ln is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Russo / McEntee Academy, William Sheppard Middle School, and James Lick High School.

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