NOT LISTED FOR SALE

455 Menker Ave San Jose, CA 95128

Buena Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,144,000 - $1,239,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
987 Sq Ft
$1,211/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 7, 2020

Last sale price $890,000 $902 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,460 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-minute walk to Buena Vista Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

This charming and contemporary Craftsman home is ready to welcome you home! Boasting large upgraded windows, recently painted interior and exterior walls, and newly installed ductless AC, all you have to do is move in! Located in the Burbank area, this home has a desirable location nearby Valley Fair, Santana Row, Willow Glen, the Rose Garden area, San Jose Diridon Station, and the proposed Google Village. One of the main highlights of this home is the extra-long driveway that can accommodate 4 cars, and the 2-car detached garage that features a workshop perfect for tradesmen, builders, and DIY-ers. The large lot offers an exciting opportunity for a possible future ADU, or even creating a lush, landscaped backyard to enjoy the perfect weather in. This area is part of the 'West San Carlos' Approved Urban Village Plan with a vision to create a well-connected neighborhood and a vibrant business district. Make 455 Menker Ave yours.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marlo Ibon

EQ1 License #01834583 Listed on: 10/13/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Zhou

Alliance Bay Realty License #01964230

Alliance Bay Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1949

Lot Details

  • 6,020 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Workshop in Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 987 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Gas Oven
  • Washer and Dryer

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Master Meter

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1949

Lot Details

6,020 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 987
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1949

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 987
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower And Tub, Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate, Wood
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Workshop In Garage
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1382
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6022.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6022.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Master Meter, Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2020
Closed on
Nov 16, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marlo Ibon
EQ1
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Zhou
Alliance Bay Realty
List Price
$880,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.14%
Current Estimated Value
$1,195,025

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$305,025
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.42%
Original Mortgage
$667,500
Outstanding Balance
$593,980
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$601,045

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$542,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,500
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,500
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$397,649
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$391,773
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,120
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$890,000 Chicago Title
-- Chicago Title Co
-- Chicago Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
-- North American Title Company
-- North American Title Company
-- None Available
$399,000 North American Title Company
$156,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $667,500
Previous Owner $542,000
Previous Owner $63,500
Previous Owner $381,000
Previous Owner $397,649
Previous Owner $391,773
Previous Owner $159,120
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Sold $890,000 +1.1% $902 / Sq Ft
10/30/2020 10/30/20 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2020 10/13/20 For Sale $880,000 -- $892 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $12,510 $963,361 $723,063 $240,298
2024 $12,510 $944,473 $708,886 $235,587
2023 $12,271 $925,955 $694,987 $230,968
2022 $12,154 $907,800 $681,360 $226,440
2021 $11,902 $890,000 $668,000 $222,000
2020 $6,769 $469,808 $352,300 $117,508
2019 $6,608 $460,597 $345,393 $115,204
2018 $6,527 $451,567 $338,621 $112,946
2017 $6,466 $442,714 $331,982 $110,732
2016 $6,304 $434,034 $325,473 $108,561
2015 $6,254 $427,516 $320,585 $106,931
2014 $5,760 $419,143 $314,306 $104,837
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marlo Ibon

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Marlo Ibon

    EQ1

    (408) 912-7670

    10 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jennifer Zhou

    Alliance Bay Realty

    (510) 742-6600

    18 Total Sales

    Jennifer Zhou
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81815134

MLSListings

APN: 277-15-048

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95128 Buena Vista

455 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA

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