NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2538 Alvin St Mountain View, CA 94043

Monta Loma Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,063,489 - $2,567,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,116 Sq Ft
$2,060/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 11, 2015

Last sale price $1,385,500 $1,241 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,152/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Eichler Home
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Monta Loma Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2015

Desirable Monta Loma! Sophisticated and updated home with handsome kitchen and bathrooms, engineered hardwood floors, designer colors, open beamed ceilings, dual pane windows, built-in closet systems, radiant heat, solar, newer sewer lateral, alarm system, drought-friendly landscaping, and separate laundry area. Pride of ownership at its finest!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kacy Buchin

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01884645 Listed on: 07/08/2015

Co-Listed By

Ann Buchin

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00676224

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Ling

Maxreal License #01770463

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,471

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 5,314 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Eichler Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Foam Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,116 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 147-10-025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,471

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Eichler
  • Age: 61
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1116
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 1116
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Marble, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Foam
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Radiant
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 147-10-025
  • Lot Acres: 0.1220
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5298.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5298.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Solar Power, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2016
Sold by
Ling Zhan
Bought by
Ling Zhan and Zhu Ning
Current Estimated Value
$2,299,372

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$618,000
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2015
Closed on
Aug 6, 2015
Sold by
Zhu Ning
Bought by
Ling Zhan
Seller's Agent
Kacy Buchin
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Ling
Maxreal
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,385,500
Premium/Discount to List
$86,500
6.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.78%
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2015
Closed on
Jun 30, 2015
Sold by
Ashburn Mary Lynn
Bought by
Ashburn Mary Lynn
Seller's Agent
Kacy Buchin
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Ling
Maxreal
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,385,500
Premium/Discount to List
$86,500
6.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2009
Sold by
Spell Billie
Bought by
Ashburn Mary Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$599,200
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2005
Sold by
Smith Nancy W
Bought by
Spell Billie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.39%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2003
Sold by
Smith Nancy W
Bought by
Smith Nancy W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2000
Sold by
Sweeney Patrick J
Bought by
Smith Nancy W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1999
Sold by
Clark Mary Lynn
Bought by
Sweeney Patrick J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1996
Sold by
Murtaugh Stephen L
Bought by
Sweeney Patrick J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,550
Interest Rate
7.5%
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
Ling Zhan -- None Available
Ling Zhan -- Cornerstone Title Company
Ling Zhan $1,386,500 Cornerstone Title Company
Ashburn Mary Lynn -- None Available
Ashburn Mary Lynn $749,000 North American Title Company
Spell Billie $750,000 First American Title Company
Smith Nancy W -- --
Smith Nancy W -- First American Title
Sweeney Patrick J -- Fidelity National Title Co
Sweeney Patrick J $277,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ling Zhan $907,500
Closed Ling Zhan $618,000
Closed Ling Zhan $625,000
Previous Owner Ashburn Mary Lynn $590,000
Previous Owner Ashburn Mary Lynn $595,000
Previous Owner Ashburn Mary Lynn $599,200
Previous Owner Spell Billie $100,000
Previous Owner Spell Billie $599,300
Previous Owner Spell Billie $600,000
Previous Owner Smith Nancy W $500,000
Previous Owner Sweeney Patrick J $275,000
Previous Owner Sweeney Patrick J $221,550
Closed Sweeney Patrick J $27,650
Closed Spell Billie $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2015 08/11/15 Sold $1,385,500 +6.7% $1,241 / Sq Ft
07/15/2015 07/15/15 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2015 07/08/15 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $1,164 / 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 $19,471 $1,641,329 $1,479,744 $161,585
2024 $19,471 $1,609,147 $1,450,730 $158,417
2023 $19,217 $1,577,596 $1,422,285 $155,311
2022 $19,162 $1,546,664 $1,394,398 $152,266
2021 $18,711 $1,516,338 $1,367,057 $149,281
2020 $18,601 $1,500,791 $1,353,040 $147,751
2019 $17,779 $1,471,364 $1,326,510 $144,854
2018 $17,610 $1,442,514 $1,300,500 $142,014
2017 $16,807 $1,414,230 $1,275,000 $139,230
2016 $16,377 $1,386,500 $1,250,000 $136,500
2015 $9,418 $804,444 $402,222 $402,222
2014 $9,303 $788,688 $394,344 $394,344
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Kacy Buchin

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Ann Buchin

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jeff Ling

    Maxreal

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81484064

MLSListings

APN: 147-10-025

California Santa Clara County Mountain View 94043 Monta Loma

2538 Alvin St, Mountain View, CA

This home is located at 2538 Alvin St, Mountain View, CA 94043 since 08 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $2,299,372, approximately $2,060 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 2538 Alvin St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Monta Loma Elementary School, Crittenden Middle School, and Los Altos High School.

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