NOT LISTED FOR SALE

286 Palacio Royale Cir San Jose, CA 95116

Checkers Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $659,000 - $822,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,474 Sq Ft
$514/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 10, 2014

Last sale price $405,500 $275 Per Sq Ft

Est. 87% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,631/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Independence High School Rated A-
  • Ground Level Unit
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of June 2014

Spacious, Updated ~1,474 sf, 4 Bed,2.5 Bath townhome. Remodeled Kitchen w/Gorgeous Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Stainless Appliances, and Tile Floors. New Laminate Floors. Updated Baths w/Beautiful Vanities & Granite tops. Light & Bright Unit w/Open Floor Plan, Perfect for Entertaining, Lg Patio. XLNT Commute Location, Close to Shopping, Capitol Expy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dale Warfel

Keller Williams San Jose Gateway License #01437945 Listed on: 04/28/2014

Keller Williams San Jose Gateway

Last Buyer's Agent

Trung Tran

Tera Real Estate License #01863186

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,868

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 958

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,474 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Location

  • Ground Level Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include landscaping / gardening, management fee, reserves, roof, common area electricity, exterior painting, garbage, insurance - common area
  • El Rancho Verde Garden Association
  • Built by Rancho Verde Garden

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 481-51-032

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,868

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Style: Traditional
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 275.10
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Maximum Unit Levels: 2
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1474
  • Complex Name: Rancho Verde Garden
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 834
  • Map Side Coordinate: 3
  • Map Top Coordinate: F
  • Thomas Bros Page: 834
  • Thomas Brothers: F3
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Zoning Description: RM
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1474
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Dual Flush Toilet, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Gas - Natural, Forced Air

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), Balcony/Patio

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 230
  • Association Fees Include: Landscaping / Gardening, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof, Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: El Rancho Verde Garden
  • Levels In Unit: 2
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • High School: 246

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 481-51-032
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 261.19
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 966.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 966.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 966.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 966.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 1
  • Unit Features: Ground Floor

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School Text: San Antonio Elementary
  • High School Text: Independence High
  • Middle School Text: Lee Mathson Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2020
Sold by
Huynh Bao Ngoc N
Bought by
Huynh Bao Ngoc N and Nguyen My Lien
Current Estimated Value
$758,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Outstanding Balance
$293,517
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$464,486

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2020
Sold by
Huynh Xuan Minh
Bought by
Nguyen My Lien Thi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Outstanding Balance
$293,517
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$464,486

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2014
Closed on
May 29, 2014
Sold by
Su Zong Ying
Bought by
Huynh Bao Ngoc N
Seller's Agent
Dale Warfel
Keller Williams San Jose Gateway
Buyer's Agent
Trung Tran
Tera Real Estate
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$405,500
Premium/Discount to List
$20,500
5.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.65%
Original Mortgage
$385,225
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2009
Sold by
Welker Irwin
Bought by
Su Zong Ying

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
5.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2009
Sold by
Garcia Alberto
Bought by
Welker Irwin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
5.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2005
Sold by
Nehemiah Unlimited Inc
Bought by
Garcia Alberto

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2005
Sold by
Mendoza Leticia Valenzuela
Bought by
Garcia Alberto

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2005
Sold by
Felix Ella F
Bought by
Nehemiah Unlimited Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2005
Sold by
Felix Edwin M
Bought by
Felix Ella F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,600
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2005
Sold by
The Pepito & Rosalinda Lim Family Lp
Bought by
Felix Ella F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,600
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1998
Sold by
Lim Pepito C and Lim Rosalinda P
Bought by
The Pepito & Rosalinda Lim Family Ltd Pa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1995
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Lim Pepito C and Lim Rosalinda P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1995
Sold by
Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing/Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 1995
Sold by
Nationsbanc Mtg Corp
Bought by
Nationsbanc Mtg Corp
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Huynh Bao Ngoc N $165,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Nguyen My Lien Thi -- Cornerstone Title Company
Nguyen My Lien Thi -- Cornerstone Title
Huynh Bao Ngoc N $405,500 Chicago Title Company
Su Zong Ying $230,000 Stewart Title Of California
Welker Irwin $122,480 None Available
Garcia Alberto $495,000 Financial Title Company
Garcia Alberto -- Financial Title Company
Nehemiah Unlimited Inc -- --
Felix Ella F -- Stewart Title Of California
Felix Ella F $408,000 Stewart Title Of California
The Pepito & Rosalinda Lim Family Ltd Pa -- --
Lim Pepito C $70,000 North American Title Co Inc
Secretary Of Housing/Urban Development -- --
Nationsbanc Mtg Corp $108,007 Nations Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Huynh Bao Ngoc N $330,000
Previous Owner Huynh Bao Ngoc N $385,225
Previous Owner Su Zong Ying $184,000
Previous Owner Garcia Alberto $396,000
Previous Owner Garcia Alberto $99,000
Previous Owner Felix Ella F $81,600
Previous Owner Felix Ella F $326,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/10/2014 06/10/14 Sold $405,500 +5.3% $275 / Sq Ft
05/10/2014 05/10/14 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2014 04/28/14 For Sale $385,000 -- $261 / 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 $7,868 $497,074 $248,475 $248,599
2024 $7,868 $487,328 $243,603 $243,725
2023 $7,701 $477,774 $238,827 $238,947
2022 $7,555 $468,407 $234,145 $234,262
2021 $7,288 $459,223 $229,554 $229,669
2020 $7,134 $454,516 $227,201 $227,315
2019 $6,934 $445,605 $222,747 $222,858
2018 $6,838 $436,869 $218,380 $218,489
2017 $6,856 $428,304 $214,099 $214,205
2016 $6,470 $419,906 $209,901 $210,005
2015 $6,462 $413,600 $206,749 $206,851
2014 $3,828 $241,608 $120,804 $120,804
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Dale Warfel

    Keller Williams San Jose Gateway

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Trung Tran

    Tera Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81414366

MLSListings

APN: 481-51-032

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95116 Checkers

286 Palacio Royale Cir, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 286 Palacio Royale Cir, San Jose, CA 95116 since 28 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $758,003, approximately $514 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 286 Palacio Royale Cir is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including San Antonio Elementary School, Independence High School, and Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep.

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