NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3540 Ambra Way San Jose, CA 95132

Estimated Value: $2,621,000 - $2,779,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,229 Sq Ft
$835/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2013

Last sale price $1,124,000 $348 Per Sq Ft

Est. 140% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,807/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • City Lights View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Noble Elementary School Rated A-
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2013

VIEWS*VIEWS*VIEWS! Beautiful Custom Estate Home, Gated Development, Breathtaking Unobstructed City Light Views from almost every room, Prime Private Hilltop location w/Top Schools: Noble Elementary (886), Sierramont Middle (875), Piedmont Hills High (820). Open floorplan w/Vaulted ceilings. Many updates: Granite, paint, carpet, fixtures, Dual pane windows, A/C, S/S appliances, ceiling fans, etc.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kitty Mora

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01439927 Listed on: 08/23/2013

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Phillip Loi

Realty ONE Group Future License #01407437

Realty ONE Group Future

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,248

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.31

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Valley
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,229 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Zoning described as R15P

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 595-38-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,248

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 23
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 348.10
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3229
  • Barclay Horizontal: 44
  • Barclays Page: 26
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 814
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 26
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 79
  • Map Top Coordinate: G
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 44
  • Thomas Bros Page: 814
  • Thomas Brothers: G2
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Zoning Description: R15P
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Ovens - 2+, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 3229
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Guest Quarters, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier, Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountains, Local/Neighborhood, Valley, City Lights
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC, Whole House / Attic Fan
  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 80
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • School District: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School: Noble Elementary
  • Middle School: Sierramont Middle
  • High School: Piedmont Hills High
  • High School: 251
  • Elementary School: 33
  • Middle School: 37

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 595-38-012
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 321.46
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 13568.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 13568.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 13568.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 13568.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Noble Elementary
  • High School Text: Piedmont Hills High
  • Middle School Text: Sierramont Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2013
Closed on
Sep 16, 2013
Sold by
Paulus Donald E and Paulus Denise D
Bought by
Lam Brian Yee Hok and Wong Jenny
Seller's Agent
Kitty Mora
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Phillip Loi
Realty ONE Group Future
List Price
$1,038,000
Sold Price
$1,124,000
Premium/Discount to List
$86,000
8.29%
Current Estimated Value
$2,694,670

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,570,670
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.52%
Original Mortgage
$899,000
Outstanding Balance
$642,587
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,052,083

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2006
Sold by
Paulus Donald E and Paulus Denise D
Bought by
Paulus Donald E and Paulus Denise D

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2002
Sold by
Twelker Wilbur L and Twelker Junia M
Bought by
Paulus Donald E and Paulus Denise D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$555,000
Interest Rate
6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 1999
Sold by
Twelker Wilbur L and Twelker Junia M
Bought by
Twelker Wilbur L and Twelker Junia M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1998
Sold by
Twelker Wilbur L and Twelker Junia M
Bought by
Twelker Wilbur L and Twelker Junia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 1997
Sold by
Twelker Wilbur L and Twelker Junia M
Bought by
Twelker Wilbur L and Twelker Junia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
7.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 1994
Sold by
Twelker Wilbur L and Twelker Junia M
Bought by
Twelker Wilbur L and Twelker Junia M
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
Lam Brian Yee Hok $1,124,000 First American Title Company
Paulus Donald E -- None Available
Paulus Donald E $855,000 First American Title Guarant
Twelker Wilbur L -- Financial Title Company
Twelker Wilbur L -- Financial Title Company
Twelker Wilbur L -- --
Twelker Wilbur L -- Old Republic Title Company
Twelker Wilbur L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lam Brian Yee Hok $899,000
Previous Owner Paulus Donald E $555,000
Previous Owner Twelker Wilbur L $280,000
Previous Owner Twelker Wilbur L $175,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/30/2013 09/30/13 Sold $1,124,000 +8.3% $348 / Sq Ft
09/02/2013 09/02/13 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2013 08/23/13 For Sale $1,038,000 -- $321 / 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 $18,248 $1,363,640 $612,928 $750,712
2024 $18,248 $1,336,903 $600,910 $735,993
2023 $17,959 $1,310,690 $589,128 $721,562
2022 $17,898 $1,284,991 $577,577 $707,414
2021 $17,358 $1,259,796 $566,252 $693,544
2020 $16,857 $1,246,879 $560,446 $686,433
2019 $16,221 $1,222,431 $549,457 $672,974
2018 $16,007 $1,198,463 $538,684 $659,779
2017 $16,131 $1,174,965 $528,122 $646,843
2016 $15,466 $1,151,927 $517,767 $634,160
2015 $15,296 $1,134,625 $509,990 $624,635
2014 $14,328 $1,112,400 $500,000 $612,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kitty Mora

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Kitty Mora

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 348-3155

    27 Total Sales

    Kitty Mora
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Phillip Loi

    Realty ONE Group Future

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81331169

MLSListings

APN: 595-38-012

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95132

3540 Ambra Way, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 3540 Ambra Way, San Jose, CA 95132 since 23 August 2013 and is currently estimated at $2,694,670, approximately $834 per square foot. This property was built in 1990. 3540 Ambra Way is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Noble Elementary School, Sierramont Middle School, and Piedmont Hills High School.

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