NOT LISTED FOR SALE

268 Challenger Ave San Jose, CA 95127

Alum Rock Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $890,000 - $1,108,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$815/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 11, 2016

Last sale price $660,000 $550 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,042/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Attached Garage
  • Granite Countertops
  • Gazebo
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of March 2016

Beautiful Starter Home Extensively Remodeled in 2008* Great for 1st Time Buyers or Investors* Immaculate condition & ready to move in * Bonus Family Room (~260sf) w/full bath & laundry* Copper Pipes * Furnace & A/C (~2014)* New Int Paint w/ crown moldings & baseboards* Engineered Wood Floors * Recessed Lights * Dual Paned Windows* Raised Panel Doors* Mirrored Closet Doors* Kitchen Remodeled w/Maple Cabinets* Granite Counters w/backsplash* Gas Range* D/W & Frig incld* Tile Floors* Recessed Lights* Beautifully upgraded bathrooms w/travertine like tile showers w/newer doors* Newer vanity w/granite* Tile floors, newer Mirrors, Lights & Fixtures* Converted 2 Car Garage used as studio (rented for $750/month) has full bath, closet, laminate floors, kitchen cabinet/sink & frig.(can easily convert back to garage) * Roof~ 4yrs * Convenient to Alum Rock park, Country Club, shopping mall, seafood city market, buddhist temple, hwys 680/101 & public transportation * Low maint yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Loann Tran

Judy Wang Realtors License #01202236 Listed on: 01/29/2016

Judy Wang Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Josie Mongi

Imperial Real Estate500 License #00902962

Imperial Real Estate500

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 5,489 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Additional Features

  • Gazebo
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 484-12-063

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1200
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1200
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Granite, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Gazebo
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: 247

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 484-12-063
  • Lot Acres: 0.1260
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5501.63
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5501.63

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Russo/McEntee Academy
  • High School Text: James Lick High
  • Middle School Text: Sheppard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2016
Closed on
Mar 8, 2016
Sold by
Mata Francisco A
Bought by
Mata Rowena A
Seller's Agent
Loann Tran
Judy Wang Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Josie Mongi
Imperial Real Estate500
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
5.6%
Current Estimated Value
$977,702

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$317,702
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.06%
Original Mortgage
$636,446
Outstanding Balance
$501,218
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$476,484

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2016
Closed on
Mar 4, 2016
Sold by
Tran Khoa N
Bought by
Mata Ethel A and Lopez Virgilio S
Seller's Agent
Loann Tran
Judy Wang Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Josie Mongi
Imperial Real Estate500
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
5.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$636,446
Outstanding Balance
$501,218
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$476,484

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2008
Sold by
Tran Khoa Ngoc and Phung Tuyen Ngoc
Bought by
Tran Khoa N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2005
Sold by
Do Binh T
Bought by
Tran Khoa and Phung Tuyen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$467,480
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2002
Sold by
Orellana Carlos A and Orellana Dahlia D
Bought by
Do Binh T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$377,000
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Mata Rowena A -- Old Republic Title Company
Mata Erwin A -- Old Republic Title Company
Mata Ethel A $660,000 Old Republic Title Company
Tran Khoa N -- None Available
Tran Khoa $520,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Do Binh T $377,000 Alliance Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mata Ethel A $636,446
Previous Owner Tran Khoa $467,480
Previous Owner Do Binh T $377,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/11/2016 03/11/16 Sold $660,000 +0.8% $550 / Sq Ft
02/10/2016 02/10/16 Price Changed $655,000 +4.8% $546 / Sq Ft
02/10/2016 02/10/16 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2016 01/29/16 For Sale $625,000 -- $521 / 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 $11,574 $781,301 $520,868 $260,433
2024 $11,574 $765,982 $510,655 $255,327
2023 $11,359 $750,964 $500,643 $250,321
2022 $11,142 $736,240 $490,827 $245,413
2021 $10,772 $721,804 $481,203 $240,601
2020 $10,582 $714,403 $476,269 $238,134
2019 $10,299 $700,396 $466,931 $233,465
2018 $10,175 $686,664 $457,776 $228,888
2017 $10,225 $673,200 $448,800 $224,400
2016 $9,039 $612,289 $275,529 $336,760
2015 $7,175 $459,000 $206,500 $252,500
2014 $6,246 $418,200 $188,200 $230,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Loann Tran

    Judy Wang Realtors

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Josie Mongi

    Imperial Real Estate500

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81548809

MLSListings

APN: 484-12-063

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95127 Alum Rock

268 Challenger Ave, San Jose, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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