NOT LISTED FOR SALE

222 Vista Ave San Jose, CA 95127

East Foothills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,219,143 - $1,393,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,510 Sq Ft
$864/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 4, 2016

Last sale price $775,000 $513 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,979 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Art Studio
  • Bonus Room
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of October 2016

Country Club bungalow artfully remodeled. This rare gem features over 1/4 acre, 1000 sq. ft. garage with combo inlaw/artist studio, 2 driveways, huge yard with many varieties of fruit tree's, outdoor patio, huge outdoor bbq, fish pond and all the charm of yesteryear fused with modern convenience you can handle. Remodeling includes refinished gleaming hardwood floors, new slab quartz breakfast bar, new shaker cabinets, maple butcher block style counters, new laminate, new stainless appliances (gas stove), separate family/dining/living rooms, new quartz tub surround, 1 remodeled bath, custom two tone paint, custom trim, custom baseboards, dramatic sofited inset ceilings, picture molding, custom lights and features only found in homes of this era created by craftsmen of yesteryear. Come see this inspiring home, walk to neighboring schools, walk 1 block to great shopping, 3 blocks to San Jose Country Club, you'll appreciate this value and quality of life.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JR McKee

eXp Realty of California Inc License #00901100 Listed on: 09/20/2016

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Hawkins

Navarro & Associates Realty License #01229797

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 11,718 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,510 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Storage Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Gas Oven

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • 995 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 599-39-040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 995
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1510
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Oven Range - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1510
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Guest House, In-Law Unit, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Post and Pier
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Fenced, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Spaces: 12
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Covered Parking, Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Workshop in Garage
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • High School: 247

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 599-39-040
  • Lot Acres: 0.2690
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 11700.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 11700.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: garage/studio

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Linda Vista Elementary
  • High School Text: James Lick High
  • Middle School Text: Joseph George Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2016
Closed on
Sep 30, 2016
Sold by
Destro Joan E and Stutz Elizabeth A
Bought by
Meneses Almaquio M
Seller's Agent
JR McKee
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Hawkins
Navarro & Associates Realty
List Price
$699,950
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,050
10.72%
Current Estimated Value
$1,305,286

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$530,286
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.62%
Original Mortgage
$306,568
Outstanding Balance
$245,772
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,059,514

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2016
Sold by
Destro Joan E and Stutz Elizabeth A
Bought by
Destro Joan E and Stutz Elizabeth A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2011
Sold by
Spencer Tirzah B
Bought by
Spencer Tirzah B and Destro Joan E
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Meneses Almaquio M $775,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Destro Joan E -- None Available
Spencer Tirzah B -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Meneses Almaquio M $306,568
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/04/2016 10/04/16 Sold $775,000 +10.7% $513 / Sq Ft
09/27/2016 09/27/16 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2016 09/21/16 For Sale $699,950 0.0% $464 / Sq Ft
09/21/2016 09/21/16 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2016 09/20/16 For Sale $699,950 -- $464 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $12,126 $899,448 $731,166 $168,282
2024 $12,126 $881,813 $716,830 $164,983
2023 $11,899 $864,524 $702,775 $161,749
2022 $11,606 $847,574 $688,996 $158,578
2021 $11,434 $830,956 $675,487 $155,469
2020 $10,700 $776,000 $630,800 $145,200
2019 $10,990 $806,310 $655,452 $150,858
2018 $10,933 $790,500 $642,600 $147,900
2017 $11,007 $775,000 $630,000 $145,000
2016 $1,586 $50,883 $21,832 $29,051
2015 $1,522 $50,120 $21,505 $28,615
2014 $1,455 $49,139 $21,084 $28,055
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    JR McKee

    eXp Realty of California Inc

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  • Elizabeth Hawkins

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Elizabeth Hawkins

    Navarro & Associates Realty

    (408) 505-9354

    29 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Hawkins
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81615350

MLSListings

APN: 599-39-040

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95127 East Foothills

222 Vista Ave, San Jose, CA

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