NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2196 Luz Ave San Jose, CA 95116

Checkers Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $555,000 - $605,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,165 Sq Ft
$505/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 30, 2015

Last sale price $371,000 $318 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,853 / mo

9 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2015

Nice updated home with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Tile/Laminated/Carpet flooring throughout. Inside unit laundry. Private porch and patio. Two car carports. Conveniently located.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sonny Duong

Intero Real Estate Services License #01744579 Listed on: 08/27/2015

Intero Real Estate Services

Co-Listed By

Danny Phuong

Intero Real Estate Services License #01885096

Last Buyer's Agent

Steven Ho

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01234462

Coldwell Banker Realty

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Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 1,002 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,165 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Area

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include garbage, maintenance - common area, roof, water
  • Bernal Grove Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 481-55-029

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

1,002 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1165
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Zoning Description: RM-CL
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Living Sq Ft: 1165
  • Stories: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Covered Parking
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 286
  • Association Fees Include: Garbage, Maintenance - Common Area, Roof, Water
  • H O A Name Text: Bernal Grove
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 481-55-029
  • Lot Acres: 0.0230
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1006.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1006.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2015
Closed on
Sep 16, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sonny Duong
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Steven Ho
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$345,000
Sold Price
$371,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
7.54%
Current Estimated Value
$587,808

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$216,808
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.33%
Original Mortgage
$278,250
Outstanding Balance
$95,887
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$491,921

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 12, 2014
Closed on
Jan 16, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Vuong
EstateMind Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sonny Duong
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$318,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
2.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.38%
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2012
Closed on
Sep 25, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kelli Simmerok
Santa Clara Valley Properties
Buyer's Agent
Julie Vuong
EstateMind Realty
List Price
$208,800
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,200
7.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2010
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
$167,741
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2010
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
$167,741
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 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
$122,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 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
$122,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 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
$290,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 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
$290,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 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
$196,800
Interest Rate
7.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Checkers, CA

  • Keith Walker Real Estate Agent - Intero Real Estate Services

    Keith Walker

    Responds Quickly

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (669) 230-1607

    149 Total Sales

    1 in Checkers

    $540,000 Price

    Keith Walker
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  • Triet Nguyen Real Estate Agent - Tera Real Estate

    Triet Nguyen

    Tera Real Estate

    (650) 885-9155

    64 Total Sales

    2 in Checkers

    $585K - $720K Price Range

    Triet Nguyen
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  • Yolanda Zhang Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Thrive

    Yolanda Zhang

    Keller Williams Thrive

    (669) 260-5603

    40 Total Sales

    1 in Checkers

    $645,000 Price

    Yolanda Zhang
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  • Edward Ong Real Estate Agent - Corpen Real Estate Group

    Edward Ong

    Responds Quickly

    Corpen Real Estate Group

    (669) 200-0582

    85 Total Sales

    2 in Checkers

    $560K - $580K Price Range

    Edward Ong
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  • Michael Camarena Real Estate Agent - Intempus Realty

    Michael Camarena

    Intempus Realty

    (669) 266-2775

    30 Total Sales

    1 in Checkers

    $735,000 Price

    Michael Camarena
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  • Shequoia Barrett Real Estate Agent - Orchard Brokerage

    Shequoia Barrett

    Orchard Brokerage

    (817) 286-7906

    17 Total Sales

    1 in Checkers

    $660,000 Price

    Shequoia Barrett
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$371,000 Chicago Title Company
$325,000 Fidelity National Title
$225,000 Chicago Title Company
$173,000 Direct Title
$173,000 Direct Title
-- None Available
$206,000 None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- Alliance Title Company
$390,000 Alliance Title Company
$246,000 Old Republic Title Company
$16,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $278,250
Previous Owner $260,000
Previous Owner $167,741
Previous Owner $122,000
Previous Owner $46,800
Previous Owner $40,000
Previous Owner $290,000
Previous Owner $92,225
Previous Owner $195,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $196,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/30/2015 09/30/15 Sold $371,000 +7.5% $318 / Sq Ft
09/06/2015 09/06/15 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2015 08/27/15 For Sale $345,000 +6.2% $296 / Sq Ft
02/13/2015 02/13/15 Sold $325,000 +2.2% $279 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/18/2014 12/18/14 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2014 12/12/14 For Sale $318,000 +41.3% $273 / Sq Ft
09/26/2012 09/26/12 Sold $225,000 +7.8% $193 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/11/2012 09/11/12 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2012 09/05/12 For Sale $208,800 -- $179 / 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
2026 $7,397 $447,663 $223,741 $223,922
2025 $7,226 $438,886 $219,354 $219,532
2024 $7,226 $430,281 $215,053 $215,228
2023 $7,070 $421,845 $210,837 $211,008
2022 $6,937 $413,574 $206,703 $206,871
2021 $6,690 $405,465 $202,650 $202,815
2020 $6,544 $401,309 $200,573 $200,736
2019 $6,359 $393,441 $196,641 $196,800
2018 $6,271 $385,728 $192,786 $192,942
2017 $6,285 $378,165 $189,006 $189,159
2016 $6,318 $370,750 $185,300 $185,450
2015 $3,795 $230,534 $115,267 $115,267
2014 $3,716 $226,020 $113,010 $113,010
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Sonny Duong

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • Julie Vuong Real Estate Agent - EstateMind Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Julie Vuong

    EstateMind Realty

    (408) 421-7689

    7 Total Sales

    Julie Vuong
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Danny Phuong

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • Steven Ho Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Steven Ho

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 203-3838

    6 Total Sales

    Steven Ho
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  • Kelli Simmerok Real Estate Agent - Santa Clara Valley Properties

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kelli Simmerok

    Santa Clara Valley Properties

    (408) 605-5424

    19 Total Sales

    Kelli Simmerok
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81512045

MLSListings

APN: 481-55-029

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95116 Checkers

2196 Luz Ave, San Jose, CA

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