NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3897 Forestwood Dr San Jose, CA 95121

Creekside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,215,000 - $1,539,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,447 Sq Ft
$971/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 27, 2012

Last sale price $495,000 $342 Per Sq Ft

Est. 184% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,415/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Cadwallader Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2012

Bank Owned in a nice established Evergreen neighborhood. Garage has been converted to a 1 bed 1 Ba with a separate entry (unknown permits). A great opportunity for investors or first a time home buyer. Walking distance to elementary school. THIS BANK OWNED PROPERTY WILL GO FAST!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Theresa Chieng

Blue Sky Real Estate License #01189470 Listed on: 10/28/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Theresa Chieng

Blue Sky Real Estate License #01189470 Listed on: 10/28/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,246

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R15

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,447 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 676-32-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,246

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 45
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 342.09
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1447
  • Barclay Horizontal: 51
  • Barclays Page: 67
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 855
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 67
  • Map Side Coordinate: 3
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 63
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 51
  • Thomas Bros Page: 855
  • Thomas Brothers: E3
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Zoning Description: R15
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1447
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Spa / Hot Tub, In Ground Concrete, Heated - Gas, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Converted

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: East Side Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 676-32-009
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 296.48
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7936.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7936.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7936.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7936.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2022
Sold by
Pamela Wu
Bought by
Pamela Wu Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,405,699

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2012
Closed on
Nov 21, 2012
Sold by
U S Bank National Association
Bought by
Wu Pamela
Seller's Agent
Theresa Chieng
Blue Sky Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Theresa Chieng
Blue Sky Real Estate
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
$66,000
15.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.58%
Original Mortgage
$371,250
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2012
Sold by
Valdovinos Norma
Bought by
U S Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2004
Sold by
Valdovinos Norma and Valdovinos Salvador O
Bought by
Valdovinos Norma

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
5.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2001
Sold by
Javier Guerrero and Adela Espinoza
Bought by
Valdovinos Norma and Valdovinos Salvador O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1998
Sold by
Espinoza Adela P
Bought by
Guerrero Javier R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1998
Sold by
Villalba Senaida
Bought by
Guerrero Javier R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1997
Sold by
Barnes Markey L and Barnes Eleanor L
Bought by
Guerrero Javier and Espinoza Adela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
7.96%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
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
Pamela Wu Living Trust -- Thoits Law
Wu Pamela $495,000 Lawyers Title Company
U S Bank National Association $351,000 Accommodation
Valdovinos Norma -- New Century Title Company
Valdovinos Norma $450,000 Old Republic Title Company
Guerrero Javier R -- North American Title Co
Guerrero Javier R $350,000 North American Title Co
Guerrero Javier $248,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wu Pamela $371,250
Previous Owner Valdovinos Norma $405,000
Previous Owner Valdovinos Norma $400,000
Previous Owner Guerrero Javier $111,438
Previous Owner Guerrero Javier $73,399
Previous Owner Guerrero Javier $25,000
Previous Owner Guerrero Javier $214,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/27/2012 12/27/12 Sold $495,000 +15.4% $342 / Sq Ft
11/19/2012 11/19/12 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2012 11/16/12 For Sale $429,000 0.0% $296 / Sq Ft
11/16/2012 11/16/12 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2012 10/28/12 For Sale $429,000 -- $296 / 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 $9,246 $609,541 $365,727 $243,814
2024 $9,246 $597,590 $358,556 $239,034
2023 $9,057 $585,874 $351,526 $234,348
2022 $9,014 $574,387 $344,634 $229,753
2021 $8,842 $563,126 $337,877 $225,249
2020 $8,456 $557,353 $334,413 $222,940
2019 $8,239 $546,425 $327,856 $218,569
2018 $8,149 $535,712 $321,428 $214,284
2017 $8,018 $525,209 $315,126 $210,083
2016 $7,646 $514,912 $308,948 $205,964
2015 $7,544 $507,179 $304,308 $202,871
2014 $6,906 $497,246 $298,348 $198,898
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Theresa Chieng

    Blue Sky Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81239248

MLSListings

APN: 676-32-009

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95121 Creekside

3897 Forestwood Dr, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 3897 Forestwood Dr, San Jose, CA 95121 since 28 October 2012 and is currently estimated at $1,405,699, approximately $971 per square foot. This property was built in 1967. 3897 Forestwood Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Cadwallader Elementary School, George V. Leyva Intermediate School, and Silver Creek High School.

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