NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2855 Castle Dr San Jose, CA 95125

Willow Glen South-Lincoln Glen Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,251,000 - $2,712,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,120 Sq Ft
$1,191/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 23, 2014

Last sale price $1,205,000 $568 Per Sq Ft

Est. 110% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,146 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Marble Flooring
  • Sunken Shower or Bathtub

About This Home

As of May 2014

Updated 4 bed 3 1/2 bath with a sparkling pool, large lot on a beautiful wide Tree lined street! Open floor plan. Kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless appliances, huge bay window. Master suite with marble bath & a fireplace over the tub with a walk in closet! Hardwood throughout. Indoor BBQ. Russ system speakers throughout. Alarm water softener Epoxy Garage floor & New Cabinets, a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gretchen Bell

Farah Bani-Taba, Broker License #00988564 Listed on: 04/09/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

B. Gilliland

Mirabella Properties License #01340547

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,120 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Indoor Grill
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Sunken Shower or Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 439-47-019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 568.40
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2120
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 854
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Thomas Bros Page: 854
  • Thomas Brothers: C7
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas Log, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2120
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Fire Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Marble
  • Additional Rooms: Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Sunken Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: In Ground Concrete, Pool - Sweep, Heated - Gas, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood, Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, BBQ - Indoor, Bay Window

Schools

  • High School: 350

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 439-47-019
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 541.98
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9130.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 9130.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 9130.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9130.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Schallenberger Elementary
  • High School Text: Willow Glen High
  • Middle School Text: Willow Glen Middle

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2014
Closed on
May 19, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Bell
Farah Bani-Taba, Broker
Buyer's Agent
B. Gilliland
Mirabella Properties
List Price
$1,149,000
Sold Price
$1,205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$56,000
4.87%
Current Estimated Value
$2,524,554

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,319,554
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.31%
Original Mortgage
$964,000
Outstanding Balance
$714,678
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,809,876

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,800
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,205,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$645,000 First American Title Company
$645,000 First American Title Company
$975,182 Accommodation
-- None Available
$348,000 Chicago Title Company
$900,000 First American Title Company
-- --
-- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $964,000
Previous Owner $580,000
Previous Owner $114,800
Previous Owner $928,000
Previous Owner $180,000
Previous Owner $720,000
Previous Owner $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/23/2014 05/23/14 Sold $1,205,000 +4.9% $568 / Sq Ft
04/17/2014 04/17/14 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2014 04/09/14 For Sale $1,149,000 -- $542 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $18,124 $1,477,154 $1,041,979 $435,175
2024 $18,124 $1,448,192 $1,021,549 $426,643
2023 $17,803 $1,419,797 $1,001,519 $418,278
2022 $17,649 $1,391,959 $981,882 $410,077
2021 $17,320 $1,364,667 $962,630 $402,037
2020 $16,956 $1,350,675 $952,760 $397,915
2019 $16,609 $1,324,192 $934,079 $390,113
2018 $16,457 $1,298,228 $915,764 $382,464
2017 $16,333 $1,272,773 $897,808 $374,965
2016 $16,111 $1,247,817 $880,204 $367,613
2015 $16,015 $1,229,075 $866,983 $362,092
2014 $9,057 $677,567 $525,247 $152,320
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Gretchen Bell

    Farah Bani-Taba, Broker

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    B. Gilliland

    Mirabella Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81411795

MLSListings

APN: 439-47-019

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95125 Willow Glen South-Lincoln Glen

2855 Castle Dr, San Jose, CA

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