NOT LISTED FOR SALE

236 E Empire St San Jose, CA 95112

Japantown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $431,000 - $757,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
672 Sq Ft
$936/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 25, 2020

Last sale price $310,000 $461 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,784/month

158 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cottage
  • Pie Shaped Lot
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Northeast Facing Home

About This Home

As of August 2020

Downtown classic remodeling opportunity right in the heart of all that's happening. Bring your imagination, creativity and take advantage of this rare offer. Residential since built, zoned commercial potentially allowing a business, maybe retail downstairs, residential upstairs, keep it as a single family. Remodel it as a home to suit your unique needs, less expensive than a condo or for the visionary, potentially tear it down and create your your new dream home. 1 block to the vibrant Japan Town, 5 blocks to Downtown San Jose and about 10 blocks to Google's new campus combined with all the exciting business and nightlife downtown San Jose has to offer make this a great buy. Currently fenced off and not habitable. Zoned C-2, could stay residential, could possibly be converted to commercial, there's tons of potential and upside here, how do you see yourself taking advantage of this investment?

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Hamp

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01246575 Listed on: 03/03/2020

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Balina

Synergize Realty License #01263881

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,363

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • 2,727 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Pie Shaped Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 672 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • No Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Site Parking

Utilities

  • No Heating

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,363

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Zoning: C2
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Vintage
  • Age: 120
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 672
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 672
  • Stories: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Property Faces: Northeast

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: No Garage, Off-Site Parking, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: No Heating
  • Sewer/Septic System: Unknown

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Pie Shaped, Unknown
  • Lot Acres: 0.0626
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2726.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2726.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2020
Closed on
Aug 11, 2020
Sold by
Hamp Richard and Sanford Markham Living Trust
Bought by
Majjiga Jithender and Majjiga Rohini
Seller's Agent
Linda Hamp
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Robert Balina
Synergize Realty
List Price
$479,950
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$169,950
-35.41%
Current Estimated Value
$628,815

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$318,815
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.23%
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
Majjiga Jithender $310,000 Orange Coast Ttl Co Of Nocal
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2020 08/25/20 Sold $310,000 -18.4% $461 / Sq Ft
08/09/2020 08/09/20 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2020 07/22/20 Price Changed $379,950 -4.8% $565 / Sq Ft
07/06/2020 07/06/20 Price Changed $399,000 -7.2% $594 / Sq Ft
04/29/2020 04/29/20 Price Changed $429,950 -10.4% $640 / Sq Ft
04/23/2020 04/23/20 For Sale $479,950 0.0% $714 / Sq Ft
04/20/2020 04/20/20 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2020 04/18/20 Price Changed $479,950 -4.0% $714 / Sq Ft
04/07/2020 04/07/20 Price Changed $499,950 -15.1% $744 / Sq Ft
03/23/2020 03/23/20 Price Changed $588,887 0.0% $876 / Sq Ft
03/03/2020 03/03/20 For Sale $588,888 -- $876 / 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 $5,363 $402,335 $216,485 $185,850
2024 $5,363 $328,973 $212,241 $116,732
2023 $5,230 $322,524 $208,080 $114,444
2022 $5,186 $316,200 $204,000 $112,200
2021 $5,038 $310,000 $200,000 $110,000
2020 $4,916 $309,070 $167,777 $141,293
2019 $1,374 $9,472 $4,736 $4,736
2018 $1,335 $9,288 $4,644 $4,644
2017 $1,307 $9,106 $4,553 $4,553
2016 $1,179 $8,928 $4,464 $4,464
2015 $1,811 $8,794 $4,397 $4,397
2014 $890 $8,622 $4,311 $4,311
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Linda Hamp

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Linda Hamp

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    (619) 518-7576

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Linda Hamp
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Robert Balina

    Synergize Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81785151

MLSListings

APN: 249-47-017

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95112 Japantown

236 E Empire St, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 236 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112 since 03 March 2020 and is currently estimated at $628,815, approximately $935 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 236 E Empire St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Grant Elementary School, Muwekma Ohlone Middle, and San Jose High School.

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