NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3923 Sophist Dr San Jose, CA 95132

East Foothills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,132,000 - $2,240,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,140 Sq Ft
$697/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 21, 2016

Last sale price $1,302,000 $415 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,368/month

106 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Deck
  • High Ceiling
  • Noble Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2016

This is a must see. Beautifully updated 5 bedroom hilltop home with amazing valley and city light view. New drive way. Termador stainless kitchen appliances. Armstrong vinyl sliding. Great commute location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melody Nouralipour

Compass License #01826224 Listed on: 11/21/2015

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Rayin Lee

Giant Realty Inc. License #01150698

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,429

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R15

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Carport

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,140 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 595-19-037

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,429

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 50
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3140
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Zoning Description: R15
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3140
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Hookups Only, Upper Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City Lights, Mountains, Panoramic
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Storage Shed / Structure

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar

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

  • Parcel Number: 595-19-037
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 14431.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 14431.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Noble Elementary
  • High School Text: Piedmont Hills High
  • Middle School Text: Piedmont Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 21, 2015
Closed on
Apr 19, 2016
Sold by
Shariat Hormoz and Shariat Donnell
Bought by
Cao Zhenglan and Wang Xiaohong
Seller's Agent
Melody Nouralipour
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Rayin Lee
Giant Realty Inc.
List Price
$1,288,000
Sold Price
$1,302,000
Premium/Discount to List
$14,000
1.09%
Current Estimated Value
$2,189,706

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$887,706
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.75%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2008
Sold by
Lara Jeffery Richard and Lara Janet Lee
Bought by
Shariat Hormoz and Shariat Donnell

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2006
Sold by
Lara Jeffrey Richard and Lara Janet Lee
Bought by
Lara Jeffrey Richard and Lara Janet Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2001
Sold by
Lara Jeffrey R and Lara Janet L
Bought by
Lara Jeffrey R and Lara Janet L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Interest Rate
6.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1996
Sold by
Borland John Ogawa
Bought by
Lara Jeffrey R and Lara Janet L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$282,400
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
Cao Zhenglan $1,302,000 Old Republic Title Company
Shariat Hormoz $940,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lara Jeffrey Richard -- None Available
Lara Jeffrey R -- Fidelity National Title Co
Lara Jeffrey R $353,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cao Zhenglan $520,000
Closed Cao Zhenglan $500,000
Previous Owner Shariat Hormoz $557,000
Previous Owner Shariat Hormoz $562,000
Previous Owner Shariat Hormoz $565,500
Previous Owner Shariat Hormoz $560,000
Previous Owner Lara Jeffrey R $250,000
Previous Owner Lara Jeffrey R $457,000
Previous Owner Lara Jeffrey R $100,000
Previous Owner Lara Jeffrey R $415,000
Previous Owner Lara Jeffrey R $75,000
Previous Owner Lara Jeffrey R $370,000
Previous Owner Lara Jeffrey R $100,000
Previous Owner Lara Jeffrey R $282,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2016 04/21/16 Sold $1,302,000 +1.1% $415 / Sq Ft
03/07/2016 03/07/16 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2015 12/15/15 For Sale $1,288,000 0.0% $410 / Sq Ft
12/12/2015 12/12/15 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2015 11/21/15 For Sale $1,288,000 -- $410 / 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 $20,429 $1,541,299 $1,029,902 $511,397
2024 $20,429 $1,511,078 $1,009,708 $501,370
2023 $20,113 $1,481,450 $989,910 $491,540
2022 $20,047 $1,452,402 $970,500 $481,902
2021 $19,449 $1,423,924 $951,471 $472,453
2020 $18,893 $1,409,324 $941,715 $467,609
2019 $18,181 $1,381,691 $923,250 $458,441
2018 $17,945 $1,354,600 $905,148 $449,452
2017 $18,088 $1,328,040 $887,400 $440,640
2016 $13,934 $1,022,550 $794,109 $228,441
2015 $13,781 $1,007,191 $782,181 $225,010
2014 $11,315 $861,000 $668,600 $192,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Melody Nouralipour

    Compass

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  • Rayin Lee

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Rayin Lee

    Giant Realty Inc.

    (408) 781-7809

    34 Total Sales

    Rayin Lee
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81533323

MLSListings

APN: 595-19-037

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95132 East Foothills

3923 Sophist Dr, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 3923 Sophist Dr, San Jose, CA 95132 since 21 November 2015 and is currently estimated at $2,189,706, approximately $697 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 3923 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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