Seller's Agent in 2025
Joel Padama
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.
(510) 744-3504
2 in this area
53 Total Sales
3919 Smith St Union City, CA 94587
Alvarado Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,449
Sq Ft
5,800
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Itliong-Vera Cruz Rated A-
- Cottage
- 4-minute walk to Old Alvarado / Cesar Chavez Park
About This Home
As of July 2025This ADORABLE 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage in the highly desirable “Old Alvarado” neighborhood has so much to offer!!! As you enter the home, the abundance of natural light combined with the Art Deco styling create such a warm & cozy feeling! From the GRAND living room featuring a wood burning fireplace, to the updated windows & gleaming hardwood floors, to the LARGE dining room & SPACIOUS galley kitchen that exudes 1930’s CHARM; this is the ONE to call home! Inside the primary home, you will find two COMMODIOUS bedrooms with a LARGE full bathroom that is PERFECT for a growing family! Outside you are greeted by an EXTRA LONG & gated driveway, a MASSIVE backyard with TRANQUIL landscaping, & an EXPANSIVE detached room that can serve as an office, exercise space, meditation room, or guest bedroom; the possibilities are ENDLESS! Being in the heart of Old Alvarado, ENJOY the CONVENIENCE of having the HUGE park, post office, fitness center, elementary school, all the restaurants, shops, & professional services, & the FABULOUS Farmer’s Market just outside your door! The list goes ON & ON! This is definitely a MUST SEE!!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc. License #01875999 Listed on: 04/18/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,488
Year Built
- Built in 1938
Parking
- Garage
Home Design
- Cottage
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Additional Features
- 5,800 Sq Ft Lot
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Old Alvarado Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 48310311
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 18, 2025
Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
Martinez Luis Enrique and Lozano Mayra Alejandra
Bought by
Sun Ying Jie
Seller's Agent
Joel Padama
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.
Buyer's Agent
Jun Li
Alliance Bay Realty
List Price
$999,888
Sold Price
$952,888
Premium/Discount to List
-$47,000
-4.7%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.58%
Original Mortgage
$857,503
Outstanding Balance
$856,780
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$130,667
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 3, 2021
Sold by
Entiquez Martinez Luis
Bought by
Martinez Luis Enrique and Lozano Mayra Alejandra
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 5, 2020
Sold by
Martinez Monica
Bought by
Martinez Luis Enrique and Lozano Mayra Alejandra
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$702,049
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 24, 2004
Sold by
Martinez Jose S and Martinez Theresa S
Bought by
Martinez Jose S and Martinez Theresa S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,500
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 5, 1999
Sold by
Martinez Jose S and Martinez Theresa
Bought by
Martinez Jose S and Martinez Theresa S
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $953,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | First American Title | |
| Grant Deed | $715,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $857,503 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $36,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $702,049 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $163,600 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $248,536 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $314,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $544,185 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $80,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $109,500 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $61,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $295,000 | Stand Alone First | |
| Previous Owner | $212,500 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2025 07/02/25 | Sold | $952,888 | -4.7% | $658 / Sq Ft |
| 06/03/2025 06/03/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/18/2025 04/18/25 | For Sale | $999,888 | -- | $690 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $12,488 | $820,221 | $251,534 | $568,687 |
| 2024 | $12,488 | $804,141 | $246,603 | $557,538 |
| 2023 | $12,047 | $788,377 | $241,769 | $546,608 |
| 2022 | $11,817 | $772,919 | $237,028 | $535,891 |
| 2021 | $11,529 | $757,769 | $232,382 | $525,387 |
| 2020 | $2,498 | $39,455 | $10,760 | $28,695 |
| 2019 | $2,509 | $38,683 | $10,550 | $28,133 |
| 2018 | $2,437 | $37,924 | $10,343 | $27,581 |
| 2017 | $2,372 | $37,181 | $10,140 | $27,041 |
| 2016 | $2,304 | $36,451 | $9,941 | $26,510 |
| 2015 | $2,232 | $35,904 | $9,792 | $26,112 |
| 2014 | $2,147 | $35,201 | $9,600 | $25,601 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joel Padama
-
Jun Li
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jun Li
Alliance Bay Realty
(510) 589-7259
1 in this area
41 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41093816
APN: 483-0010-031-01
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