$1,620,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2025

374 Balsam Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Snail Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,130 Sq Ft
5,401 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,434 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eichler Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Fremont High School Rated A
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of July 2025

Stunning remodeled Eichler on arguably the most beautiful street in the sought after Snail neighborhood. The living room features classic Eichler skylights and an expansive front window to bring in natural light. The home has just undergone a tasteful update with high end carpet in the bedrooms, new paint throughout, and a new quartz shower remodel - all while maintaining the charm of its original hardwood flooring and wood burning fireplace. The exterior has also undergone a full refresh with new exterior paint, a new driveway and an expansive patio. The peaceful backyard is home to established fruit trees including fig, orange, and lemon as well as colorful landscaping and large shady trees to relax under. Close by to beautiful parks, excellent schools and top employers. This lovely home is ready to welcome its new owners!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Lynn Smith

Atlantis Properties License #02083145 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Xin Shu

Aspire Homes License #02233674

Aspire Homes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 5,401 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R0

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Eichler Home
  • Tar and Gravel Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,130 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 204-22-040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Eichler
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1130
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Zoning Description: R0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1130
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 204-22-040
  • Lot Acres: 0.1240
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5400.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5400.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Kathleen Backus Trust and Jennifer Backus Trust
Bought by
Wei Chengzhong and Zhang Shu
Seller's Agent
Sarah Lynn Smith
Atlantis Properties
Buyer's Agent
Xin Shu
Aspire Homes
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-9.75%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$1,645,673

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,673
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,095,485
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$550,188

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2022
Sold by
Backus Kathleen
Bought by
Kathleen Backus Trust and Backus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2022
Sold by
Jennifer Backus
Bought by
Jennifer Backus Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2021
Sold by
Sheryl Kaye Diane
Bought by
Diane S Kaye 2003 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2021
Sold by
Eaton John R and Diane S Kaye 2003 Trust
Bought by
Backus Kathleen and Backus Jennifer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2003
Sold by
Kaye Diane S
Bought by
Kaye Diane S
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,620,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- Ross Caitin E
Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,100,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $1,620,000 -1.8% $1,434 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $1,650,000 -8.1% $1,460 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $1,588 / 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 $15,988 $1,390,924 $1,217,736 $173,188
2024 $15,988 $1,363,652 $1,193,859 $169,793
2023 $15,842 $1,336,914 $1,170,450 $166,464
2022 $15,592 $1,310,700 $1,147,500 $163,200
2021 $980 $60,554 $22,594 $37,960
2020 $968 $59,934 $22,363 $37,571
2019 $953 $58,760 $21,925 $36,835
2018 $937 $57,609 $21,496 $36,113
2017 $926 $56,480 $21,075 $35,405
2016 $887 $55,373 $20,662 $34,711
2015 $889 $54,542 $20,352 $34,190
2014 $876 $53,475 $19,954 $33,521
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sarah Lynn Smith

    Atlantis Properties

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  • X

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Xin Shu

    Aspire Homes

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82004946

MLSListings

APN: 204-22-040

California Santa Clara County Sunnyvale 94085 Snail

374 Balsam Ave, Sunnyvale, CA

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