NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2856 Benjamin Ave San Jose, CA 95124

Cambrian Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,845,000 - $2,138,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,708 Sq Ft
$1,191/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 06, 2017

Last sale price $1,117,000 $654 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,282/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Branham High School Rated A
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Family or Dining Combination

About This Home

As of June 2017

This home is in an incredible area of cambrian. It offers 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, large living room with a fireplace. Large front yard with a good size back yard. Two car garage, with the laundry room inside the home. You are close to all the stores and easy access to all the freeways. The home is a single level with lots of potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Locatelli

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01348436 Listed on: 05/04/2017

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Wang

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01351503

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1959

Lot Details

  • 7,144

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Site Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,708 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 7,144 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1959

Lot Details

7,144 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1708
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1959

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Family Room, Eat In Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1708
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Site Parking, Room For Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1640
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7150.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7150.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2024
Sold by
Lin Richard Jiunn Yih and Zhang Y
Bought by
R Lin And Y Zhang Family Trust and Lin
Current Estimated Value
$2,033,874

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2017
Closed on
Jun 1, 2017
Sold by
Machado Michael D
Bought by
Lin Richard J and Zhang Yanchang
Seller's Agent
Paul Locatelli
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Alex Wang
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$1,117,000
Premium/Discount to List
$242,000
27.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.04%
Original Mortgage
$893,600
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2000
Sold by
Solomon John C
Bought by
Solomon Joycelyn Ann and Henry Joycelyn A
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
R Lin And Y Zhang Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lin Richard J $1,117,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Solomon Joycelyn Ann -- --
Solomon Joycelyn Ann -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lin Richard J $893,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/06/2017 06/06/17 Sold $1,117,000 +27.7% $654 / Sq Ft
05/15/2017 05/15/17 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2017 05/04/17 For Sale $875,000 -- $512 / 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 $16,971 $1,296,369 $1,037,097 $259,272
2024 $16,971 $1,270,951 $1,016,762 $254,189
2023 $16,793 $1,246,031 $996,826 $249,205
2022 $16,491 $1,221,600 $977,281 $244,319
2021 $16,192 $1,197,648 $958,119 $239,529
2020 $15,462 $1,185,368 $948,295 $237,073
2019 $15,287 $1,162,126 $929,701 $232,425
2018 $14,885 $1,139,340 $911,472 $227,868
2017 $8,236 $577,751 $441,432 $136,319
2016 $7,846 $566,424 $432,777 $133,647
2015 $7,750 $557,917 $426,277 $131,640
2014 $7,216 $546,989 $417,927 $129,062
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Paul Locatelli

    Sereno Group

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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Alex Wang

    Sereno Group

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  • Kevin Lu

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Kevin Lu

    Sereno Group

    (650) 446-5888

    87 Total Sales

    Kevin Lu
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81649986

MLSListings

APN: 414-12-086

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95124 Cambrian

2856 Benjamin Ave, San Jose, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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