NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3540 Ambra Way San Jose, CA 95132

Estimated Value: $2,501,000 - $2,961,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,229 Sq Ft
$856/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2013

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

Est. 146% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,852/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • City Lights View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Noble Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 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 Listed By

Kitty Mora

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

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,248

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • Zoning described as R15P

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Valley

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
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

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%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$2,765,191

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,641,191
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.06%
Original Mortgage
$899,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

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

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 $770,000
Closed Lam Brian Yee Hok $797,100
Closed Wong Jenny $499,000
Closed Lam Brian Yee Hok $867,500
Closed Lam Brian Yee Hok $899,000
Previous Owner Paulus Donald E $555,000
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 Change Sq Ft Price
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
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

    28 Total Sales

    Kitty Mora
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Phillip Loi

    Realty ONE Group Future

    (510) 742-6600

    14 Total Sales

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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

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This home is located at 3540 Ambra Way, San Jose, CA 95132 since 23 August 2013 and is currently estimated at $2,765,191, approximately $856 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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