NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3897 Santa Clara Way Livermore, CA 94550

Jensen Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $905,000 - $993,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,001 Sq Ft
$946/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 26, 2018

Last sale price $695,000 $694 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,137/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Jackson Avenue Elementary School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2018

This charming home is move-in ready and has so much to offer. With updated features throughout the kitchen, and natural light shining into every room, this home is exactly what you’ve been looking for. This home is situated on a large corner lot in a highly desirable area close to Downtown Livermore. The huge backyard has a beautiful redwood deck ready for entertaining and tons of space to make your own. This home checks all of your boxes. Ready, set, make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Gordon

E3 Realty & Loans License #01432940 Listed on: 05/15/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Gail DeMarco

RE/MAX Gold El Dorado Hills License #01933515

RE/MAX Gold El Dorado Hills

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,866

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 5,382 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Jensen Tract Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 98A43118

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,866

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: JENSEN TRACT
  • Directions: Madeira to Estates to Santa Clara
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: None
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5382
  • Parcel Number: 98A43118
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2020
Sold by
Hayes Stephen Thomas and Hayes Ashley
Bought by
Hayes Stephen Thomas and Hayes Ashley Lok
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$946,949

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2018
Closed on
Jun 25, 2018
Sold by
Benzel Chad and Benzel Melody A
Bought by
Hayes Stephen and Hayes Ashley
Seller's Agent
Michael Gordon
E3 Realty & Loans
Buyer's Agent
Gail DeMarco
RE/MAX Gold El Dorado Hills
List Price
$664,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
4.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.54%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2012
Sold by
Hj Home Investments Inc
Bought by
Benzel Chad and Benzel Melody

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$351,405
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2012
Sold by
Kruger Don H and Kruger Christine A
Bought by
Hj Home Investments Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
3.53%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1998
Sold by
Moss Milton H and Moss Dorothy A
Bought by
Kruger Don H and Kruger Christine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,800
Interest Rate
6.88%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hayes Stephen Thomas -- None Available
Hayes Stephen $695,000 North American Title Company
Benzel Chad $370,000 Old Republic Title Company
Hj Home Investments Inc $296,000 None Available
Kruger Don H $192,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hayes Stephen $621,600
Closed Hayes Stephen $625,500
Previous Owner Benzel Chad A $336,000
Previous Owner Benzel Chad $345,000
Previous Owner Benzel Chad $351,405
Previous Owner Hj Home Investments Inc $2,500,000
Previous Owner Kruger Don H $119,600
Previous Owner Kruger Don H $80,000
Previous Owner Kruger Don H $40,000
Previous Owner Kruger Don H $284,000
Previous Owner Kruger Don H $251,000
Previous Owner Kruger Don H $50,000
Previous Owner Kruger Don H $175,200
Previous Owner Kruger Don H $172,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $695,000 -- --
06/26/2018 06/26/18 Sold $695,000 +4.7% $694 / Sq Ft
05/19/2018 05/19/18 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2018 05/15/18 For Sale $664,000 -- $663 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $9,866 $768,271 $232,581 $542,690
2023 $9,723 $760,071 $228,021 $532,050
2022 $9,586 $738,171 $223,551 $521,620
2021 $8,652 $723,562 $219,168 $511,394
2020 $9,125 $723,077 $216,923 $506,154
2019 $9,166 $708,900 $212,670 $496,230
2018 $5,601 $400,323 $120,097 $280,226
2017 $5,452 $392,474 $117,742 $274,732
2016 $5,242 $384,780 $115,434 $269,346
2015 $4,924 $379,002 $113,700 $265,302
2014 $4,837 $371,578 $111,473 $260,105
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40821798

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 098A-0431-018-00