NOT LISTED FOR SALE

389 Menker Ave San Jose, CA 95128

Buena Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $936,000 - $1,068,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
794 Sq Ft
$1,254/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 9, 2017

Last sale price $630,000 $793 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,150 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Skylights
  • Walk-in Shower
  • 3-minute walk to Buena Vista Park

About This Home

As of August 2017

Discover this tastefully updated home! Two bedrooms flank the central hallway, leading into an open great room, featuring living, dining, and kitchen areas, and brightened by a lovely skylight overhead. Just adjacent, find a large den with closet space, ideal as office space, family room, or third bedroom. Behind the kitchen, enjoy the sunroom with direct access into a low-maintenance backyard. Conveniently located near parks, schools, and freeway access. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Annie Chang

Sequoia Real Estate License #01476872 Listed on: 07/07/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Annie Chang

Sequoia Real Estate License #01476872 Listed on: 07/07/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 3,049

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 794 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Electric Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking

Additional Features

  • Zoning described as R1
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 277-15-038

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 794
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Skylight
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric
  • Living Sq Ft: 794
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 277-15-038
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2950.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2950.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2017
Closed on
Aug 3, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Annie Chang
Sequoia Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Annie Chang
Sequoia Real Estate
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
20%
Current Estimated Value
$995,658

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$365,658
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.27%
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Outstanding Balance
$415,560
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$580,098

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,250
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$337,500
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,600
Interest Rate
8.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- First American Title Company
$630,000 First American Title Company
$271,000 Chicago Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
$240,803 None Available
$169,000 United Capital Title Ins Co
-- Financial Title Company
$300,000 Financial Title Company
$272,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $504,000
Previous Owner $203,250
Previous Owner $337,500
Previous Owner $240,000
Previous Owner $217,600
Closed $54,400
Closed $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/09/2017 08/09/17 Sold $630,000 +20.0% $793 / Sq Ft
07/14/2017 07/14/17 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2017 07/07/17 For Sale $525,000 -- $661 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $9,652 $716,827 $597,358 $119,469
2024 $9,652 $702,773 $585,646 $117,127
2023 $9,456 $688,994 $574,163 $114,831
2022 $9,375 $675,485 $562,905 $112,580
2021 $9,167 $662,241 $551,868 $110,373
2020 $8,947 $655,452 $546,210 $109,242
2019 $8,750 $642,600 $535,500 $107,100
2018 $8,657 $630,000 $525,000 $105,000
2017 $4,799 $301,127 $225,777 $75,350
2016 $4,649 $295,223 $221,350 $73,873
2015 $4,607 $290,790 $218,026 $72,764
2014 $4,181 $285,095 $213,756 $71,339
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Annie Chang

    Sequoia Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81669015

MLSListings

APN: 277-15-038

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95128 Buena Vista

389 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA

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