NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Morse Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Heritage District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,066,000 - $2,273,570

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,206 Sq Ft
$989/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 19, 2022

Last sale price $1,750,000 $793 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,149/month

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Balcony
  • Fremont High School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2022

Hidden Sunnyvale gem! This home boasts a mix of modern amenities & craftsman design, including charming features like an eat-in kitchen w/ custom built-in cabinetry, vaulted ceilings, & a quaint detached cottage w/ kitchen & full bathroom, which opens onto a private patio! (The 2,206 sq ft does not include the 327 sq ft detached cottage). The main house's flexible floorplan boasts separate living & family rooms, a huge private primary bedroom retreat w/ a spacious walk-in closet, open en-suite bathroom floor plan, & access to its own balcony overlooking the backyard, perfect for a quiet cup of morning coffee. Relax in the beautifully-landscaped yard, shaded by two mature avocado trees. The property's superb location is close to parks, Historic Murphy Avenue, downtown eateries & shopping, weekly Farmer's Market, & more! Exceptionally convenient commute location w/ easy access to Central Expressway, Lawrence Expressway, El Camino Real, N Wolfe Road, Highways 237 & 101. Terrific schools!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Dave Clark Team

Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley License #70010219 Listed on: 06/01/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Ajay Khater

Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley License #02059701

Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1932

Lot Details

  • 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,206 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Wall Furnace

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1932

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R2
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2206
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1932

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2206
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Outside, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating System: Fireplace, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • High School: 257

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1607
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7001.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7001.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Cottage

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2022
Closed on
Sep 15, 2022
Sold by
Ruth Ann Brake 2006 Declaration Of Trust
Bought by
Esson Kenneth and Chang Gina
Seller's Agent
The Dave Clark Team
Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
Buyer's Agent
Ajay Khater
Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
List Price
$1,888,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$138,000
-7.31%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$2,181,893

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$431,893
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.91%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,320,708
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$861,185

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2018
Sold by
Declaratio Brake Ruth Ann and Declaratio Ruth Ann Brake 2006
Bought by
Declaratio Brake Ruth Ann and Declaratio Ruth Ann Brake 2006

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$389,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2016
Sold by
Brake Michael Alan and Brake Ruth Ann
Bought by
Brake Ruth Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2015
Sold by
Brake Ruth Ann
Bought by
Brake Michael A and Brake Ruth A

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
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2006
Sold by
Maniscalco Ruth Ann and Brake Ruth Ann
Bought by
Brake Ruth Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2001
Sold by
Maniscalco Jake
Bought by
Maniscalco Ruth Ann
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
Esson Kenneth $1,750,000 Cornerstone Title
Declaratio Brake Ruth Ann -- Title365
Brake Ruth Ann -- None Available
Brake Ruth Ann -- None Available
Brake Michael A -- North American Title
Brake Ruth Ann -- None Available
Maniscalco Ruth Ann -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Esson Kenneth $1,400,000
Previous Owner Declaratio Brake Ruth Ann $389,000
Previous Owner Brake Michael A $304,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/19/2022 09/19/22 Sold $1,750,000 -7.3% $793 / Sq Ft
08/18/2022 08/18/22 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2022 08/08/22 For Sale $1,888,000 -14.1% $856 / Sq Ft
08/04/2022 08/04/22 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2022 06/01/22 For Sale $2,198,000 -- $996 / 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 $21,012 $1,842,548 $1,638,630 $203,918
2024 $21,012 $1,806,420 $1,606,500 $199,920
2023 $20,819 $1,771,000 $1,575,000 $196,000
2022 $3,260 $255,859 $87,782 $168,077
2021 $3,228 $250,843 $86,061 $164,782
2020 $3,188 $248,272 $85,179 $163,093
2019 $3,040 $243,405 $83,509 $159,896
2018 $2,981 $238,633 $81,872 $156,761
2017 $2,942 $233,955 $80,267 $153,688
2016 $2,824 $229,369 $78,694 $150,675
2015 $2,836 $225,924 $77,512 $148,412
2014 $2,782 $221,499 $75,994 $145,505
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    The Dave Clark Team

    Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley

    (408) 738-8833

    5 in this area

    152 Total Sales

    The Dave Clark Team
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  • Ajay Khater

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Ajay Khater

    Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley

    (408) 359-7341

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Ajay Khater
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81901762

MLSListings

APN: 204-45-023

California Santa Clara County Sunnyvale 94086 Heritage District

231 Morse Ave, Sunnyvale, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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