NOT LISTED FOR SALE

254 Cresta Vista Way San Jose, CA 95119

Rancho Santa Teresa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,534,000 - $1,931,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,181 Sq Ft
$780/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 07, 2018

Last sale price $1,080,000 $495 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,957/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Cabanas
  • Clubhouse
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Santa Teresa High School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Albertson Parkway

About This Home

As of June 2018

This beautiful Santa Teresa home is all that you are looking for. Entering the spacious living room you will immediately be captivated by the soaring vaulted ceilings, the dramatic floor to ceiling picture windows and the brick mantled wood fireplace. From here you will enter the large gourmet kitchen, featuring tile counters, updated stainless steel appliances, laminate flooring and a gorgeous dining area. In this room you will be captivated by the wall of windows that provide lots of light and great views of the rear yard. The upstairs has a huge bonus room/loft providing a unique space that has any number of wonderful uses, plus 2 large bedrooms and a full bath. More wonderful features of this home are the large baths, updated composition roof, double pane windows and large master bedroom. Additionally it belongs to one of the areas most prestigious swim and tennis clubs. With this homes lovely manicured yards and its great central location make it a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Tenczar

Compass License #01147849 Listed on: 04/30/2018

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Tenczar

Compass License #01147849 Listed on: 04/30/2018

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,493

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 5,732 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1-8

HOA Fees

  • $33 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,181 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 704-21-035

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, insurance, management fee, pool spa or tennis, recreation facility
  • Rancho Santa Teresa Club Association
  • Built by Santa Teresa Swim Club

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Clubhouse
  • Planned Social Activities

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Cabanas
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,493

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$33 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 48
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2181
  • Complex Name: Santa Teresa Swim Club
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
  • Living Sq Ft: 2181
  • Stories: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 100
  • HOA Amenities: BBQ Area, Cabana, Club House, Community Pool, Organized Activities, Playground, Sauna / Spa / Hot Tub, Tennis Court / Facility
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Budget, Bylaws, CC&RS, Minutes, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Insurance, Management Fee, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Recreation Facility
  • H O A Name Text: Rancho Santa Teresa Club
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • School District: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School: Santa Teresa Elementary
  • Middle School: Bernal Intermediate
  • High School: Santa Teresa High
  • High School: 252
  • Elementary School: 192
  • Middle School: 175

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 704-21-035
  • Lot Acres: 0.1316
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5734.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5734.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Santa Teresa Elementary
  • High School Text: Santa Teresa High
  • Middle School Text: Bernal Intermediate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2019
Sold by
Lin and I-Ting
Bought by
Lin And Fan Family Living Trust and Ting Fan I
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,701,261

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2018
Closed on
May 30, 2018
Sold by
Tracy Christopher and Tracy Rita
Bought by
Lin Ting Chiun and Ting Fan I
Seller's Agent
Matt Tenczar
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Matt Tenczar
Compass
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,080,000
Premium/Discount to List
$82,000
8.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%
Original Mortgage
$609,800
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2018
Sold by
Tracy Christopher R and Tracy Rita
Bought by
Tracy Christopher and Tracy Rita

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2012
Sold by
Tracy Christopher R
Bought by
Tracy Christopher R and Tracy Rita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2011
Sold by
Grimmer Carolyn P
Bought by
Tracy Christopher R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Interest Rate
4.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1997
Sold by
Grimmer Carolyn P
Bought by
Grimmer Carolyn P and Grimmer Family Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1994
Sold by
Grimmer David E and Grimmer Carolyn P
Bought by
Grimmer David E and Grimmer Carolyn P
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
Lin And Fan Family Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lin Ting Chiun $1,080,000 Old Republic Title Co
Tracy Christopher -- None Available
Tracy Christopher R -- Multiple
Tracy Christopher R $540,000 Old Republic Title Company
Tracy Christopher R -- Old Republic Title Company
Grimmer Carolyn P -- --
Grimmer David E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lin Ting Chiun $548,000
Previous Owner Lin Ting Chiun $584,000
Previous Owner Lin Ting Chiun $591,000
Previous Owner Lin Ting Chiun $609,800
Previous Owner Tracy Christopher R $220,000
Previous Owner Tracy Christopher R $417,000
Previous Owner Tracy Christopher R $432,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/07/2018 06/07/18 Sold $1,080,000 +8.2% $495 / Sq Ft
05/08/2018 05/08/18 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2018 04/30/18 For Sale $998,000 -- $458 / 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
2024 $16,493 $1,204,757 $959,344 $245,413
2023 $16,263 $1,181,135 $940,534 $240,601
2022 $16,153 $1,157,977 $922,093 $235,884
2021 $15,949 $1,135,272 $904,013 $231,259
2020 $15,630 $1,123,632 $894,744 $228,888
2019 $15,278 $1,101,600 $877,200 $224,400
2018 $9,069 $608,025 $425,619 $182,406
2017 $8,947 $596,104 $417,274 $178,830
2016 $8,516 $584,417 $409,093 $175,324
2015 $8,323 $575,640 $402,949 $172,691
2014 $7,546 $564,365 $395,056 $169,309
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matt Tenczar

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Matt Tenczar

    Compass

    (408) 605-8124

    1 in this area

    77 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81703112

MLSListings

APN: 704-21-035

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95119 Rancho Santa Teresa

254 Cresta Vista Way, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 254 Cresta Vista Way, San Jose, CA 95119 since 30 April 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,701,261, approximately $780 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 254 Cresta Vista Way is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Santa Teresa Elementary School, Bernal Intermediate School, and Santa Teresa High School.

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