NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,265,529 - $2,621,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,521 Sq Ft
$1,640/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2016

Last sale price $1,750,000 $1,151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,014/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Skyline View
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Benjamin Bubb Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Mariposa Park

About This Home

As of November 2016

Gracious Living Near Downtown. Boasting a sought-after location within a stroll of downtown amenities, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath detached home of just over 1,500 sq. ft. (per county) flaunts everyday elegance on a lot of over 3,800 sq. ft. (per county). A graceful staircase connects both levels, and the living room offers soaring ceilings and a fireplace. An open dining room and a flexible family area adjoin the warm yet sophisticated kitchen. Also included are a private, inviting rear deck and an attached two-car garage. Stroll to Caltrain and vibrant Castro Street, and easily access excellent schools like Benjamin Bubb Elementary (API 920), Graham Middle, and Los Altos High (buyer to verify eligibility).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Repka

Deleon Realty License #70010006 Listed on: 11/02/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Lin Ning

Realty One Group - World Properties License #01994788

Realty One Group - World Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 3,833 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R3-25

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,521 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Circular Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Skyline Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Sewer Connection Less Than 500 Feet Away
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area electricity, common area gas, maintenance - common area
  • Villa Commons Homeowners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 154-09-060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1521
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Zoning Description: R3-25
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Gas, Hookups - Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1521
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Closed Circuit Monitoring (24-hour), Fire Alarm, Secured Garage / Parking, Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Hookup - Electric, Gas Hookup, Hookup - Washer/Dryer, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Solid Surface, Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Enclosed, Gate / Door Opener, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected, Sewer Connections - LESS than 500 feet away

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 92
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Maintenance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Villa Commons Homeowners Association
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • High School: 265

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 154-09-060
  • Lot Acres: 0.0880
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3840.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3840.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Benjamin Bubb Elementary
  • High School Text: Los Altos High
  • Middle School Text: Isaac Newton Graham Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2019
Sold by
Zhang Jin
Bought by
Zhang Jin and Zhang Quan
Current Estimated Value
$2,495,132

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,217,800
Outstanding Balance
$1,052,665
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,442,467

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2016
Closed on
Nov 11, 2016
Sold by
Lin Frank Thomas and Lin Catherine Goings
Bought by
Zhang Jin
Seller's Agent
Michael Repka
Deleon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lin Ning
Realty One Group - World Properties
List Price
$1,498,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$252,000
16.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.98%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2014
Sold by
Lin Frank and Lin Catherine
Bought by
Lin Family Trust and Goings Lin Catherine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2011
Sold by
Kim Andrew Jimon and Ryo Emily
Bought by
Lin Frank and Lin Catherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$688,070
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2002
Sold by
Vashel Elizabeth H
Bought by
Kim Andrew Jimon and Ryo Emily

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Interest Rate
5.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1997
Sold by
Villa Commons Llc
Bought by
Vashel George C and Vashel Elizabeth H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zhang Jin -- Servicelink
Zhang Jin $1,750,000 Chicago Title Company
Lin Family Trust -- None Available
Lin Frank -- First American Title Company
Kim Andrew Jimon $665,000 Old Republic Title Company
Vashel George C $380,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zhang Jin $1,217,800
Closed Zhang Jin $1,400,000
Previous Owner Lin Frank $688,070
Previous Owner Kim Andrew Jimon $532,000
Previous Owner Vashel George C $304,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/30/2016 11/30/16 Sold $1,750,000 +16.8% $1,151 / Sq Ft
11/09/2016 11/09/16 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2016 11/02/16 For Sale $1,498,000 -- $985 / 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
2025 $23,292 $2,031,019 $1,624,818 $406,201
2024 $23,292 $1,991,196 $1,592,959 $398,237
2023 $23,052 $1,952,154 $1,561,725 $390,429
2022 $22,989 $1,913,877 $1,531,103 $382,774
2021 $22,425 $1,876,351 $1,501,082 $375,269
2020 $22,455 $1,857,113 $1,485,691 $371,422
2019 $21,500 $1,820,700 $1,456,560 $364,140
2018 $21,261 $1,785,000 $1,428,000 $357,000
2017 $20,454 $1,750,000 $1,400,000 $350,000
2016 $10,915 $930,835 $651,519 $279,316
2015 $10,602 $916,854 $641,733 $275,121
2014 $10,427 $898,895 $629,163 $269,732
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81630593

MLSListings

APN: 154-09-060