NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3900 Sophist Dr San Jose, CA 95132

East Foothills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,113,000 - $2,367,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,855 Sq Ft
$780/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 16, 2020

Last sale price $1,625,300 $569 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,051/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Skyline View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Noble Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2020

Move in and enjoy this 2019-rebuilt, 2,855 SF 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home with stunning views of Silicon Valley! Sweeping views from the kitchen, dining area, family room, Master suite, children's bedroom, deck & yard! Brand new high quality interior finishes throughout! Gorgeous open chefs kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gas range & huge island! Open family room with vaulted ceiling, awesome fireplace & expansive windows for panoramic views! Gleaming hardwood floors! Recessed lighting, lovely baseboards, panel doors & designer touches throughout! Beautiful bathrooms! Enough bedrooms for the kids, in-laws & office! Dream Master suite enables waking up to an inspiring view each morning! Finished in-law unit in the partial basement with bedroom, bathroom & separate entrance! Double pane windows & central A/C! Large inside laundry room! Attached 2 car garage! Spectacular home for entertaining! Wow!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Lillo

DPL Real Estate License #01803836 Listed on: 12/06/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Sudie Hsu

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01921378

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,330

Year Built

  • 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.35

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,855 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Skyline Views
  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Additional Features

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,330

Year Built

1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-5
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 55
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2855
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1964

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2855
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Granite, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1, Skylight, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School: Noble Elementary
  • Middle School: Piedmont Middle
  • High School: Piedmont Hills High
  • High School: 251
  • Elementary School: 33
  • Middle School: 35

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.3502
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 15256.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 15256.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2024
Sold by
Li Sau Yan Keith and Xinyin Cherry
Bought by
Li Family Trust and Li
Current Estimated Value
$2,226,387

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2019
Closed on
Jan 2, 2020
Sold by
Alkoraishi Ali H
Bought by
Li Sau Yan Keith and Li Xinyin Cherry
Seller's Agent
David Lillo
DPL Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sudie Hsu
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,625,300
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,700
-1.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.77%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,240
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2019
Sold by
Alkoraishi Umaima
Bought by
Aikoraishi Ali H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2005
Sold by
Bergeson Timothy J and Bergeson Sheryl D
Bought by
Alkoraishi Ali H and Alkoraishi Umaima

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$107,500
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2003
Sold by
Bergeson Timothy J and Bergeson Sheryl D
Bought by
Bergeson Timothy J and Bergeson Sheryl D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
5.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2003
Sold by
Bergeson Timothy and Bergeson Sheryl
Bought by
Bergeson Timothy J and Bergeson Sheryl D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2003
Sold by
Bergeson Timothy J and Bergeson Sheryl D
Bought by
Bergeson Timothy and Bergeson Sheryl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$277,000
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2002
Sold by
Bergeson Timothy J and Bergeson Sheryl D
Bought by
Bergeson Timothy J and Bergeson Sheryl D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$262,000
Interest Rate
6.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2000
Sold by
Bergeson Timothy J And Sheryl D Trustee
Bought by
Bergeson Timothy J and Bergeson Sheryl D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1998
Sold by
Bergeson Timothy J and Bergeson Sheryl D
Bought by
Bergeson Timothy J and Bergeson Sheryl D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1998
Sold by
Bergeson Timothy J and Bergeson Sheryl D
Bought by
Bergeson Timothy J and Bergeson Sheryl D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 1996
Sold by
Baker David R
Bought by
Baker David Ridenour and Baker Joan Rebecca

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 1996
Sold by
Baker David Ridenour and Baker Joan Rebecca
Bought by
Baker David Ridenour and Baker Joan Rebecca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$302,300
Interest Rate
7.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 1996
Sold by
Baker David Ridenour and Baker Joan Rebecca
Bought by
Baker David Ridenour and Baker Joan Rebecca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$302,300
Interest Rate
7.87%
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
Li Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Li Sau Yan Keith $1,625,500 Lawyers Title Company
Aikoraishi Ali H -- Lawyers Title Company
Alkoraishi Ali H $1,075,000 North American Title Company
Bergeson Timothy J -- Ticor Title Company
Bergeson Timothy J -- Ticor Title Company
Bergeson Timothy J -- --
Bergeson Timothy -- Old Republic Title Company
Bergeson Timothy J -- Old Republic Title Company
Bergeson Timothy J -- Old Republic Title Company
Bergeson Timothy J -- Stewart Title
Bergeson Timothy J -- Stewart Title
Bergeson Timothy J -- Stewart Title
Bergeson Timothy J -- --
Baker David Ridenour -- --
Baker David Ridenour -- --
Baker David Ridenour -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Li Sau Yan Keith $1,300,240
Previous Owner Alkoraishi Ali H $107,500
Previous Owner Alkoraishi Ali H $860,000
Previous Owner Bergeson Timothy J $310,000
Previous Owner Bergeson Timothy $277,000
Previous Owner Bergeson Timothy J $262,000
Previous Owner Bergeson Timothy J $57,000
Previous Owner Bergeson Timothy J $375,000
Previous Owner Baker David Ridenour $302,300
Closed Bergeson Timothy J $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/16/2020 01/16/20 Sold $1,625,300 -1.5% $569 / Sq Ft
12/12/2019 12/12/19 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2019 12/06/19 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $578 / 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 $23,330 $1,777,497 $1,230,677 $546,820
2024 $23,330 $1,742,646 $1,206,547 $536,099
2023 $22,976 $1,708,478 $1,182,890 $525,588
2022 $22,905 $1,674,980 $1,159,697 $515,283
2021 $22,229 $1,642,138 $1,136,958 $505,180
2020 $18,164 $1,344,214 $940,296 $403,918
2019 $17,384 $1,316,936 $921,859 $395,077
2018 $17,157 $1,291,115 $903,784 $387,331
2017 $17,292 $1,265,800 $886,063 $379,737
2016 $15,304 $1,139,000 $797,300 $341,700
2015 $13,980 $1,030,000 $721,000 $309,000
2014 $10,872 $832,000 $582,400 $249,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Lillo

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    David Lillo

    DPL Real Estate

    (408) 621-5649

    1 in this area

    539 Total Sales

    David Lillo
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Sudie Hsu

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81776886

MLSListings

APN: 595-19-029

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95132 East Foothills

3900 Sophist Dr, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 3900 Sophist Dr, San Jose, CA 95132 since 06 December 2019 and is currently estimated at $2,226,387, approximately $779 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 3900 Sophist Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Noble Elementary School, Piedmont Middle School, and Piedmont Hills High School.

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