$1,732,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025

2885 Penitencia Creek Rd San Jose, CA 95132

Penitencia Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,084 Sq Ft
5,998 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$831 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Summerdale Elementary School Rated A-
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to 2885 Penitencia Creek Rd, a spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in San Jose's desirable Berryessa neighborhood. With 2,084 sq ft of living space on a 6,000 sq ft lot, this well-maintained residence features a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliancesperfect for cooking and entertaining. Enjoy cozy evenings by the fireplace and unwind in the low-maintenance backyard designed for easy outdoor living. Located within walking distance to Penitencia Creek Park and near Alum Rock Park with scenic trails. Commuters will appreciate the easy access to 680 and 101, and you're just 10 minutes from San Jose Airport.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hung Truong

Epique Inc License #01894522 Listed on: 05/11/2025

Epique Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Yue

Goodview Financial & Real Estate License #01894207

Goodview Financial & Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,846

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 5,998 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,084 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 591-19-037

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,846

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Remodeled Updated: Unknown
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s)
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Kitchen Features: Island
  • Living Room Features: Other
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Garage, Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 831.09
  • Square Footage: 2084.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Listing Price: 1799000.00
  • Lot Features: Shape Regular
  • New Construction: No
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Features: Garage Facing Front

Utilities

  • Security: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Inside Area
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Irrigation: None
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5998.00

Rental Info

  • Lease Type: Net

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 591-19-037
  • Bonds/Assessments/Taxes: Unknown

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Santa Clara

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 23, 2025
Sold by
Szeto Tiffany and Truong Long
Bought by
Niu Qingpeng and Huang Fangjie
Seller's Agent
Hung Truong
Epique Inc
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Yue
Goodview Financial & Real Estate
List Price
$1,893,000
Sold Price
$1,732,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$161,000
-8.51%
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
239.45%
Original Mortgage
$930,000
Outstanding Balance
$930,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$866,681

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2021
Sold by
Le Yen Chi Thi and Truong Hung
Bought by
Szeto Tiffany and Truong Long

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2008
Sold by
Pham Phuong Linh
Bought by
Truong Hung

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2004
Sold by
Thach Hung P and Kingkeo Victoria A
Bought by
Truong Hoang Oanh T and Le Yen Chi Thi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$488,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1998
Sold by
Luna Alberto S
Bought by
Thach Hung P and Kingkeo Victoria A

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
7.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1997
Sold by
John Nunes
Bought by
Luna Alberto S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$6,000
Interest Rate
7.61%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 1997
Sold by
John Nunes
Bought by
Nunes John
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,732,000 Orange Coast Title
Grant Deed $900,000 Orange Coast Ttl Co Of Nocal
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $610,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $330,000 Old Republic Title Company
Trustee Deed $29,853 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $930,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $765,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $488,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $215,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $227,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $6,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $1,732,000 -3.7% $831 / Sq Ft
07/04/2025 07/04/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Price Changed $1,799,000 -5.0% $863 / Sq Ft
05/11/2025 05/11/25 For Sale $1,893,000 -- $908 / Sq Ft
Source: MetroList

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 $18,846 $1,383,732 $1,092,420 $291,312
2023 $18,550 $1,356,600 $1,071,000 $285,600
2022 $18,488 $1,330,000 $1,050,000 $280,000
2021 $11,538 $794,982 $402,935 $392,047
2020 $11,190 $786,832 $398,804 $388,028
2019 $10,766 $771,405 $390,985 $380,420
2018 $10,618 $756,280 $383,319 $372,961
2017 $10,687 $741,452 $375,803 $365,649
2016 $10,246 $726,915 $368,435 $358,480
2015 $10,198 $715,997 $362,901 $353,096
2014 $9,367 $701,973 $355,793 $346,180
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MetroList

MLS Number: 225060805

MetroList

APN: 591-19-037