NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Los Palmos Way San Jose, CA 95119

Rancho Santa Teresa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,626,000 - $1,842,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,337 Sq Ft
$748/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 13, 2015

Last sale price $940,000 $402 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,035/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Pool
  • Santa Teresa High School Rated A
  • Sauna
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of August 2015

Incredible curb appeal with view of hills. Very private but still close to Santa Teresa community amenities. Approx. 2,337sqft living space on huge 8,309 sqft lot. This property includes remodeled kitchen with granite & hardwood floors though out,remodeled baths w/ Travertine shower & bath, double pane windows/doors, new designer paint inside & out. Newer roof & paved driveway, A/C, new electrical panel & copper piping, newer water softener, professional landscape front & back, matured fruit trees &flowers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lilian Soleimani Campbell

Synoptic Real Estate Group License #01135821 Listed on: 07/10/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Robyn Powers

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01378342

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,085

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 8,320 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,337 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Views of Hills
  • Alarm System

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 704-22-052

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include pool spa or tennis
  • Rancho Santa Teresa Association
  • Built by Ranch Santa Teresa

Amenities

  • Sauna

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,085

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 47
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2337
  • Complex Name: Ranch Santa Teresa
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 2337
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Granite, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Stone, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Concrete, Tile
  • View: Hills
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

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 in Street

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 30
  • HOA Amenities: Community Pool, Sauna / Spa / Hot Tub, Tennis Court / Facility
  • Association Fees Include: Pool, Spa, or Tennis
  • H O A Name Text: Rancho Santa Teresa
  • 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: 704-22-052
  • Lot Acres: 0.1910
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8309.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8309.00

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
Nov 15, 2016
Sold by
Becker Daniel U and Becker Emily M D
Bought by
Becker Daniel U and Becker Emily M D
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$1,748,597

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$531,000
Outstanding Balance
$430,852
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,317,745

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2015
Closed on
Aug 6, 2015
Sold by
Lee Kenn Mun and Lee Anne C
Bought by
Becker Daniel U and Becker Emily M D
Seller's Agent
Lilian Soleimani Campbell
Synoptic Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Robyn Powers
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$890,000
Sold Price
$940,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
5.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.52%
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2007
Sold by
Lee Kenn Mun
Bought by
Lee Kenn Mun and Lee Anne C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,000
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2006
Sold by
Anderson Christopher Q and Anderson Karen A
Bought by
Lee Kenn Mun

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2003
Sold by
Kraus Kristofer and Rule Carrie
Bought by
Anderson Christopher Q and Anderson Karen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2003
Sold by
Kraus Kristofer
Bought by
Kraus Kristofer and Rule Carrie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2002
Sold by
Kraus Kristofer
Bought by
Kraus Kristofer and Rule Carrie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1999
Sold by
Kraus Gail S
Bought by
Kraus Gail

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 1994
Sold by
Kraus Kenneth R and Kraus Gail S
Bought by
Kraus Gail S
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
Becker Daniel U -- None Available
Becker Daniel U $940,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lee Kenn Mun -- First American
Lee Kenn Mun $760,000 Old Republic Title Company
Anderson Christopher Q $590,000 Old Republic Title Company
Kraus Kristofer -- --
Kraus Kristofer -- --
Kraus Gail -- --
Kraus Gail S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Becker Daniel U $296,000
Open Becker Daniel U $531,000
Closed Becker Daniel U $625,000
Previous Owner Lee Kenn Mun $370,513
Previous Owner Lee Kenn Mun $374,000
Previous Owner Lee Kenn Mun $225,000
Previous Owner Lee Kenn Mun $225,000
Previous Owner Lee Kenn Mun $219,000
Previous Owner Lee Kenn Mun $219,000
Previous Owner Lee Kenn Mun $219,000
Previous Owner Lee Kenn Mun $227,000
Previous Owner Lee Kenn Mun $230,000
Previous Owner Anderson Christopher Q $472,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/13/2015 08/13/15 Sold $940,000 +5.6% $402 / Sq Ft
07/21/2015 07/21/15 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2015 07/10/15 For Sale $890,000 -- $381 / 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 $15,085 $1,090,944 $763,662 $327,282
2023 $14,869 $1,069,554 $748,689 $320,865
2022 $14,767 $1,048,583 $734,009 $314,574
2021 $14,572 $1,028,023 $719,617 $308,406
2020 $14,275 $1,017,483 $712,239 $305,244
2019 $13,951 $997,533 $698,274 $299,259
2018 $13,865 $977,975 $684,583 $293,392
2017 $13,684 $958,800 $671,160 $287,640
2016 $13,024 $940,000 $658,000 $282,000
2015 $11,585 $835,000 $604,300 $230,700
2014 $9,431 $718,000 $519,600 $198,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robyn Powers

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Robyn Powers

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 582-3785

    13 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81484442

MLSListings

APN: 704-22-052

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95119 Rancho Santa Teresa

281 Los Palmos Way, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 281 Los Palmos Way, San Jose, CA 95119 since 10 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,748,597, approximately $748 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 281 Los Palmos 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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