NOT LISTED FOR SALE

371 Menker Ave San Jose, CA 95128

Buena Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,421,000 - $1,516,870

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,172 Sq Ft
$1,257/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 27, 2022

Last sale price $1,100,000 $939 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,304/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 3-minute walk to Buena Vista Park

About This Home

As of April 2022

Charming Craftsman style home with large covered front porch. Feel the warmth and comfort of the traditional Craftsman styling the minute you see this home. Beautiful hardwood floors in main living areas. Spacious living room with built-in cabinetry and wood burning fireplace. Separate dining room could be used as family room. Kitchen features large eat-in area and sliding glass door to deck. Generously sized bedrooms, one with walk-in closet. Huge rear yard with concrete patio, grassy area, detached oversized two car garage and 8' x 16' storage shed. Long driveway can accommodate several cars. Two year old roof on house. Huge basement with tons of storage space and two separate rooms. Fully fenced front and rear. Charming and spacious, you will fall in love with this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Howard Bloom

Intero Real Estate Services License #00893793 Listed on: 03/03/2022

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Bin Fang

Goodview Financial & Real Estate License #02064457

Goodview Financial & Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,332

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,717 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,172 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 277-15-035

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,332

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Age: 92
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1172
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1172
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Dryer, Inside, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1, Solid Surface
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Complete Perimeter, Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Wood
  • Property Faces: East
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, On Street, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School: Merritt Trace Elementary
  • Middle School: Herbert Hoover Middle
  • High School: Abraham Lincoln High
  • High School: 347
  • Elementary School: 381
  • Middle School: 340

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 277-15-035
  • Lot Acres: 0.1542
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6718.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6718.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Merritt Trace Elementary
  • High School Text: Abraham Lincoln High
  • Middle School Text: Herbert Hoover Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2018
Sold by
Koontz Jerry M and Koontz Susan
Bought by
Lu Junkai
Current Estimated Value
$1,420,170

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Outstanding Balance
$729,506
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$743,712

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2014
Sold by
Koo Jerry Michael
Bought by
Koontz Jerry Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2013
Sold by
Koontz Jerry Michael
Bought by
Koontz Jerry Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2004
Sold by
Crawford Annie L and Koontz Annie L
Bought by
The Annie L Crawford Living Trust and Crawford Annie L
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
Lu Junkai $1,061,000 Old Republic Title Co
Koontz Jerry Michael -- None Available
Koontz Jerry Michael -- None Available
The Annie L Crawford Living Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lu Junkai $840,000
Previous Owner Crawford Annie L $65,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/27/2022 04/27/22 Sold $1,100,000 -6.4% $939 / Sq Ft
03/24/2022 03/24/22 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2022 03/03/22 For Sale $1,175,000 -- $1,003 / 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 $18,332 $1,451,820 $858,330 $593,490
2023 $14,531 $1,122,000 $841,500 $280,500
2022 $14,574 $1,115,299 $946,060 $169,239
2021 $12,312 $1,060,400 $899,400 $161,000
2020 $12,375 $1,082,220 $918,000 $164,220
2019 $13,624 $1,061,000 $900,000 $161,000
2018 $1,754 $44,819 $26,166 $18,653
2017 $1,463 $43,941 $25,653 $18,288
2016 $1,333 $43,080 $25,150 $17,930
2015 $4,491 $281,303 $180,678 $100,625
2014 $4,065 $275,793 $177,139 $98,654
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Howard Bloom

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Howard Bloom

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (650) 947-4780

    1 in this area

    93 Total Sales

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  • Bin Fang

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Bin Fang

    Goodview Financial & Real Estate

    (408) 320-8508

    1 in this area

    45 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81880659

MLSListings

APN: 277-15-035

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95128 Buena Vista

371 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 371 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 since 03 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,473,218, approximately $1,257 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 371 Menker Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Merritt Trace Elementary, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High.

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