NOT LISTED FOR SALE

238 Houghton St Mountain View, CA 94041

Estimated Value: $2,585,552 - $3,725,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,785 Sq Ft
$1,684/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 19, 2017

Last sale price $2,325,000 $1,303 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,622/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Downtown View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Edith Landels Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Loft

About This Home

As of May 2017

Beautifully maintained and updated two story home with all the amenities in the best location within minutes to the vibrant downtown shops and restaurants. 3 Bedroom plus a loft area, ideal for home office, tv room, or children's play area. Formal living spaces downstairs include 1/2 bath. Large master, two walk in closets, newly appointed master bathroom with oversized shower. Newly painted throughout, bamboo floors, newer appliances, gorgeous stone and brick backyard with fire pit. Truly a pride of ownership property! Quiet location with the farmer's market and Cal Train station nearby.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Walz

Compass License #00876468 Listed on: 04/18/2017

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Young

Compass License #01179172

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1995

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,785 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Downtown Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Fire Pit
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1995

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: P(18)
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1785
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1995

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room, Eat In Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Dual Fuel, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Gas, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Oven Range, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1785
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Hookup - Electric, Hookup - Washer/Dryer, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Loft, Office Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Granite, Marble, Shower And Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Downtown
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Bbq Area, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Fire Pit, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac, Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Central Forced Air - Gas, Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Acres: 0.0700
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3041.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3041.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2019
Sold by
Lee Hsin Chih
Bought by
Lee Hsin Chih and Benny Lee Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$3,006,638

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2017
Closed on
May 11, 2017
Sold by
Liv William J and Liv Jennifer A Wizeman Joint
Bought by
Lee Hsin Chih
Seller's Agent
Sharon Walz
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Karen Young
Compass
List Price
$1,920,000
Sold Price
$2,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$405,000
21.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2012
Sold by
Wizeman William J and Wizeman Jennifer
Bought by
Liv William J and Liv Jennifer A Wizeman Joint

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2010
Sold by
Christensen Vance
Bought by
Wizeman William J and Wizeman Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,250
Interest Rate
5.04%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2007
Sold by
Christensen Vance C
Bought by
Christensen Vance

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1995
Sold by
City Centre Phc Lp
Bought by
Christensen Vance C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
7%
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
Lee Hsin Chih -- None Available
Lee Hsin Chih $2,325,000 Chicago Title Company
Liv William J -- None Available
Wizeman William J $1,020,000 First American Title Company
Christensen Vance -- None Available
Christensen Vance C $380,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wizeman William J $86,250
Previous Owner Wizeman William J $729,750
Previous Owner Christensen Vance C $260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/19/2017 05/19/17 Sold $2,325,000 +21.1% $1,303 / Sq Ft
04/28/2017 04/28/17 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2017 04/18/17 For Sale $1,920,000 -- $1,076 / 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 $25,790 $2,698,357 $1,392,699 $1,305,658
2024 $25,790 $2,200,000 $1,140,000 $1,060,000
2023 $27,666 $2,340,000 $1,207,700 $1,132,300
2022 $30,549 $2,542,724 $1,312,373 $1,230,351
2021 $29,799 $2,492,868 $1,286,641 $1,206,227
2020 $29,842 $2,467,308 $1,273,449 $1,193,859
2019 $28,571 $2,418,930 $1,248,480 $1,170,450
2018 $28,249 $2,371,500 $1,224,000 $1,147,500
2017 $13,372 $1,134,457 $794,121 $340,336
2016 $12,995 $1,112,213 $778,550 $333,663
2015 $12,621 $1,095,508 $766,856 $328,652
2014 $12,507 $1,074,050 $751,835 $322,215
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81647183

MLSListings

APN: 158-35-058

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