NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2888 Betsy Way San Jose, CA 95133

Penitencia Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,046,000 - $1,203,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
918 Sq Ft
$1,194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 26, 2021

Last sale price $850,000 $926 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,947/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 1-Story Property
  • 240 Car Attached Garage
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of March 2021

Freshly painted inside and out, Gourmet Kitchen with Large Bay Window w/ Storage Bench, Partial Dual Pane Windows. Newly refinished Hardwood Floor, Separate Tub & Shower. Large wood sheds in the back could be an office, child play room or else. Close to freeways, Metro rail, schools, shopping. A clean and shining starter house in the uprising San Jose area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Henry Chen

Freedom Realty License #00965926 Listed on: 02/20/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Truong

KW Silicon City License #01867170

KW Silicon City

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,318

Year Built

  • 1940

Lot Details

  • 5,027

Parking

  • 240 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 918 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Crawl Space
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Additional Features

  • 5,027 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wall Furnace

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,318

Year Built

1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

240

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 81
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 918
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 918
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower And Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 240
  • Garage Max: 240
  • Garage Min: 240
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: East Side Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1154
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5026.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5026.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2021
Closed on
Mar 16, 2021
Sold by
Chen Henry Zipin and The Henry Chen Trust
Bought by
Nguyen Phu Minh and Nguyen Van Vi
Seller's Agent
Henry Chen
Freedom Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tim Truong
KW Silicon City
List Price
$780,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$70,000
8.97%
Current Estimated Value
$1,096,501

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$246,501
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.77%
Original Mortgage
$807,500
Outstanding Balance
$724,234
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$372,267

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2015
Closed on
Jul 27, 2015
Sold by
Henry Suzanne R
Bought by
Chen Henry Zipin
Seller's Agent
Angie Cocke
CENTURY 21 Masters
Buyer's Agent
Henry Chen
Bayciti Mortgage
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
2.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.20%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2011
Sold by
Henry Suzanne R
Bought by
Henry Suzanne R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1996
Sold by
Champagne Suzanne C and Champagne Suzanne R
Bought by
Henry Suzanne R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$7,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
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
Nguyen Phu Minh $850,000 First American Title Company
Chen Henry Zipin $490,000 Old Republic Title Company
Henry Suzanne R -- None Available
Henry Suzanne R -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nguyen Phu Minh $807,500
Previous Owner Henry Suzanne R $7,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Sold $850,000 +9.0% $926 / Sq Ft
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2021 02/20/21 For Sale $780,000 +59.2% $850 / Sq Ft
07/28/2015 07/28/15 Sold $490,000 +2.3% $534 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/14/2015 07/14/15 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2015 07/07/15 For Sale $479,000 -- $522 / 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 $13,318 $920,066 $644,046 $276,020
2024 $13,318 $902,026 $631,418 $270,608
2023 $13,080 $884,340 $619,038 $265,302
2022 $12,829 $867,000 $606,900 $260,100
2021 $8,395 $535,881 $428,706 $107,175
2020 $8,231 $530,388 $424,311 $106,077
2019 $8,006 $519,990 $415,992 $103,998
2018 $7,902 $509,795 $407,836 $101,959
2017 $7,930 $499,800 $399,840 $99,960
2016 $7,484 $490,000 $392,000 $98,000
2015 $1,738 $39,551 $18,428 $21,123
2014 $1,316 $38,778 $18,068 $20,710
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Henry Chen

    Freedom Realty

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Tim Truong

    KW Silicon City

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  • Angie Cocke

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Angie Cocke

    CENTURY 21 Masters

    (408) 445-4306

    72 Total Sales

    Angie Cocke
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81830703

MLSListings

APN: 592-14-029

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95133 Penitencia

2888 Betsy Way, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 2888 Betsy Way, San Jose, CA 95133 since 20 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,096,501, approximately $1,194 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 2888 Betsy Way is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Ben Painter Elementary School, William Sheppard Middle School, and James Lick High School.

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