NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 Challenger Ave San Jose, CA 95127

Alum Rock Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,241,000 - $1,306,882

6 Beds
3 Baths
2,125 Sq Ft
$604/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 8, 2016

Last sale price $695,000 $327 Per Sq Ft

Est. 85% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,979 / mo

127 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Tile Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Family Room

About This Home

As of March 2016

Large house with pool - great for a big family with kids Attached two car garage with extra storage Close to Alum Rock Park, shops and light rail Close to Berryessa BART station coming soon Easy access to Freeway 680 and 101. Swimming pool is in back yard. Please watch your kids.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bing Jiang

Goodview Financial & R.E. License #01200662 Listed on: 09/23/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Tyson Li

eXp Realty of California, Inc License #01974734

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 6,011

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,125 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Community Sewer or Septic

Additional Features

  • Private Pool
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 484-12-067

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

6,011 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2125
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 2125
  • Stories: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Community Sewer / Septic

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 484-12-067
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,283,221

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
0.042%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2015
Closed on
Feb 29, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bing Jiang
Goodview Financial & R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Tyson Li
eXp Realty of California, Inc
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-4.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.09%
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
0.0537%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2015
Closed on
Jan 11, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bing Jiang
Goodview Financial & R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Tyson Li
eXp Realty of California, Inc
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-4.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
0.0537%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$546,425
Interest Rate
0.0637%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
0.0583%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$414,000
Interest Rate
0.0708%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
$695,000 First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
$506,000 None Available
$555,000 Fidelity National Title Co
-- None Available
$464,000 --
-- Alliance Title Company
$460,000 Financial Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $400,000
Closed $345,000
Previous Owner $546,425
Previous Owner $576,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $50,000
Previous Owner $10,000
Previous Owner $448,000
Previous Owner $414,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/08/2016 03/08/16 Sold $695,000 -5.3% $327 / Sq Ft
01/29/2016 01/29/16 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2015 12/01/15 Price Changed $734,000 +0.7% $345 / Sq Ft
09/23/2015 09/23/15 For Sale $729,000 -- $343 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $12,095 $822,730 $534,716 $288,014
2024 $12,095 $806,599 $524,232 $282,367
2023 $11,873 $790,784 $513,953 $276,831
2022 $11,646 $775,279 $503,876 $271,403
2021 $11,261 $760,079 $493,997 $266,082
2020 $11,066 $752,286 $488,932 $263,354
2019 $10,772 $737,537 $479,346 $258,191
2018 $10,643 $723,077 $469,948 $253,129
2017 $10,676 $708,900 $460,734 $248,166
2016 $9,322 $634,531 $406,100 $228,431
2015 $9,228 $594,668 $386,481 $208,187
2014 $8,296 $583,020 $378,911 $204,109
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Bing Jiang

    Goodview Financial & R.E.

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Tyson Li

    eXp Realty of California, Inc

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81515914

MLSListings

APN: 484-12-067

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95127 Alum Rock

251 Challenger Ave, San Jose, CA

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