NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2576 Forest Ave San Jose, CA 95117

Santana Row Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,833,000 - $2,067,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,462 Sq Ft
$1,324/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2021

Last sale price $1,620,000 $1,108 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,846/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Deck
  • Granite Countertops
  • 2-minute walk to Thomas Barrett Park

About This Home

As of August 2021

Welcome to 2576 Forest Avenue. This meticulously maintained 4 bedroom 2 bath home is located in the desirable Forest-Pruneridge Neighborhood of San Jose. Some highlights: original hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, dual pane windows, ample storage, central A/C, water softener. Networked front entry, doorbell, thermostat, and smoke detector. Professionally painted interior. Home has been rewired and is equipped with a Level 2, 240v/60a EV car charging system. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas range, granite counter, marble backsplash and access to garage. Private master retreat with remodeled bathroom, ample storage, wall to wall closets and access to the backyard. Recently renovated yard offers a perfect setting for outdoor entertaining. This home is steps away from Westfield Valley Fair and Santana Row with easy access to numerous dining establishments, coffee houses, and shopping. Nearby access to major highways, expressways and many hi-tech companies.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laure Serafini

Compass License #01373521 Listed on: 07/22/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kenneth Wu

New Era Realty License #01349944

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1952

Lot Details

  • 5,502 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Parking Deck
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,462 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Monitored
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Softener is Owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1462
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1462
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Video / Audio System
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower And Tub, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Post And Pier
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Gazebo, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Stucco, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Gate / Door Opener, On Street, Parking Deck

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: 347

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • 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

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

Listed on
Jul 22, 2021
Closed on
Aug 11, 2021
Sold by
Durham Michael
Bought by
Kuo Yafen
Seller's Agent
Laure Serafini
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kenneth Wu
New Era Realty
List Price
$1,448,000
Sold Price
$1,620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$172,000
11.88%
Current Estimated Value
$1,935,176

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$315,176
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.17%
Original Mortgage
$919,000
Outstanding Balance
$825,490
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,109,686

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2015
Closed on
Aug 21, 2015
Sold by
Kim Steve and Kim Jenny
Bought by
Durham Michael
Seller's Agent
Edmund Yue
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Laure Serafini
Compass
List Price
$848,888
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
$81,112
9.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.66%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2012
Sold by
Mcminn Barbara Jo
Bought by
Kim Steve and Kim Jenny

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$537,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2005
Sold by
Thomassen Thomas J
Bought by
Thomassen Thomas J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1989
Sold by
Thomassen Thomas J and Thomassen Alma M
Bought by
Thomassen Thomas J and Thomassen Alma M
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
Kuo Yafen $1,620,000 Chicago Title Company
Durham Michael $930,000 Old Republic Title Company
Kim Steve $558,000 Old Republic Title Company
Thomassen Thomas J -- --
Thomassen Thomas J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kuo Yafen $919,000
Previous Owner Durham Michael $600,000
Previous Owner Kim Steve $537,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Sold $1,620,000 +11.9% $1,108 / Sq Ft
07/29/2021 07/29/21 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2021 07/22/21 For Sale $1,448,000 +55.7% $990 / Sq Ft
08/27/2015 08/27/15 Sold $930,000 +9.6% $636 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/13/2015 08/13/15 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2015 07/30/15 For Sale $848,888 -- $581 / 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 $20,847 $1,719,156 $1,289,367 $429,789
2024 $20,847 $1,685,448 $1,264,086 $421,362
2023 $20,485 $1,652,400 $1,239,300 $413,100
2022 $20,300 $1,620,000 $1,215,000 $405,000
2021 $13,237 $1,017,088 $787,424 $229,664
2020 $12,946 $1,006,660 $779,350 $227,310
2019 $12,672 $986,922 $764,069 $222,853
2018 $12,549 $967,572 $749,088 $218,484
2017 $12,449 $948,600 $734,400 $214,200
2016 $12,251 $930,000 $720,000 $210,000
2015 $8,181 $583,165 $376,236 $206,929
2014 $7,733 $571,743 $368,867 $202,876
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Laure Serafini

    Compass

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kenneth Wu

    New Era Realty

    (408) 209-3618

    1 in this area

    2 Total Sales

    Kenneth Wu
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  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Edmund Yue

    Sereno Group

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81854822

MLSListings

APN: 303-17-008

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95050 Santana Row

2576 Forest Ave, San Jose, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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