NOT LISTED FOR SALE

252 Challenger Ave San Jose, CA 95127

Alum Rock Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,010,000 - $1,085,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,116 Sq Ft
$938/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 14, 2018

Last sale price $754,000 $676 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,507/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Open to Family Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Granite Countertops
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of November 2018

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP AT ITS BEST!! WELL MAINTAINED 4 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME WITH 1,116 SQFT OF LIVING SPACE. LARGE KITCHEN WITH NEWER CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES*SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS*HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT MOST OF THE HOME*NEWER HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING*COPPER PLUMBING*DUAL PANE WINDOWS*RECENTLY PAINTED INSIDE AND OUT*NEWER GUTTERS*ROOF LESS THAN 11 YEARS OLD* FRESH LANDSCAPING IN THE FRONT OF THE HOME*LARGE BACKYARD WITH COVERED PATIO AND STORAGE SHED*5,500 SQFT LOT*CENTRALLY LOCATED TO TRANSPORTATION*SHOPPING*RESTAURANTS*PARKS*SCHOOLS*TEMPLE*CHURCHES AND MUCH MORE*DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS HOME!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fernando Palazzo

Intero San Jose, Willow Glen Lincoln Ave License #01919624 Listed on: 09/26/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Man Hoang

Pacificwide Real Estate & Mortgage License #01385426

Pacificwide Real Estate & Mortgage

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 5,502 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,116 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 484-12-060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1116
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1116
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • High School: 247

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 484-12-060
  • Lot Acres: 0.1263
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5500.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High
  • High School Text: James Lick High
  • Middle School Text: Sheppard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2021
Sold by
Lam Kim Vung
Bought by
Kieu Cong Minh
Current Estimated Value
$1,046,466

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Outstanding Balance
$290,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$756,466

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2021
Sold by
Kieu Tien
Bought by
Kieu Tien and Kieu Cong Minh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Outstanding Balance
$290,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$756,466

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2018
Closed on
Dec 11, 2018
Sold by
Vannguyen Son Van
Bought by
Kieu Tien
Seller's Agent
Fernando Palazzo
Intero San Jose, Willow Glen Lincoln Ave
Buyer's Agent
Man Hoang
Pacificwide Real Estate & Mortgage
List Price
$799,888
Sold Price
$754,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,888
-5.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.65%
Original Mortgage
$564,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2018
Closed on
Nov 1, 2018
Sold by
Alvarez Jesus
Bought by
Kieu Tien and Vannguyen Son Van
Seller's Agent
Fernando Palazzo
Intero San Jose, Willow Glen Lincoln Ave
Buyer's Agent
Man Hoang
Pacificwide Real Estate & Mortgage
List Price
$799,888
Sold Price
$754,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,888
-5.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$564,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2008
Sold by
Alvarez Leticia
Bought by
Alvarez Jesus

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$323,964
Interest Rate
5.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2008
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Alvarez Jesus

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$323,964
Interest Rate
5.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2008
Sold by
Sanchez Pedro
Bought by
Us Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2006
Sold by
Sanchez Minerva
Bought by
Sanchez Pedro

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2006
Sold by
Tindall Jeannine and Jones Jeannine
Bought by
Tindall Jeannine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2005
Sold by
Jones Donald and Jones Jeannine
Bought by
Jones Jeannine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2001
Sold by
Jones Jeannine
Bought by
Jones Donald and Jones Jeannine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2000
Sold by
Jeannine Gonzales and Jones Jeannine
Bought by
Jones Jeannine and The Jeannine Jones 2000 Revocable Trust
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
Kieu Cong Minh -- Old Republic Title Company
Kieu Tien -- Old Republic Title Company
Kieu Tien -- None Available
Kieu Tien $754,000 North American Title Co Inc
Alvarez Jesus -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Alvarez Jesus $360,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Us Bank Na $395,250 None Available
Sanchez Pedro -- Alliance Title Company
Sanchez Pedro $640,000 Alliance Title Company
Tindall Jeannine -- None Available
Jones Jeannine -- First American Title Company
Jones Donald $200,000 Old Republic Title Company
Jones Jeannine -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kieu Tien $320,000
Previous Owner Kieu Tien $564,000
Previous Owner Alvarez Jesus $323,964
Previous Owner Sanchez Pedro $128,000
Previous Owner Sanchez Pedro $512,000
Previous Owner Jones Jeannine $215,000
Previous Owner Jones Donald $200,000
Closed Jones Jeannine $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/14/2018 11/14/18 Sold $754,000 +0.7% $676 / Sq Ft
10/14/2018 10/14/18 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2018 10/09/18 Price Changed $748,888 -6.4% $671 / Sq Ft
09/26/2018 09/26/18 For Sale $799,888 -- $717 / 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 $12,878 $841,097 $623,573 $217,524
2024 $12,878 $824,606 $611,347 $213,259
2023 $12,628 $808,438 $599,360 $209,078
2022 $12,372 $792,587 $587,608 $204,979
2021 $11,938 $777,047 $576,087 $200,960
2020 $11,661 $769,080 $570,180 $198,900
2019 $11,323 $754,000 $559,000 $195,000
2018 $6,900 $406,876 $254,090 $152,786
2017 $6,901 $398,899 $249,108 $149,791
2016 $6,523 $391,078 $244,224 $146,854
2015 $6,513 $385,205 $240,556 $144,649
2014 $5,628 $377,660 $235,844 $141,816
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Fernando Palazzo

    Intero San Jose, Willow Glen Lincoln Ave

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  • Man Hoang

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Man Hoang

    Pacificwide Real Estate & Mortgage

    (408) 532-1278

    3 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Man Hoang
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81725124

MLSListings

APN: 484-12-060

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95127 Alum Rock

252 Challenger Ave, San Jose, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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