NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4579 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, CA 95127

Alum Rock Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $869,000 - $975,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
740 Sq Ft
$1,240/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2021

Last sale price $740,000 $1,000 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,926/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Separate Family Room

About This Home

As of April 2021

Welcome to 4579 Alum Rock Avenue in San Jose. Craftsman inspired bungalow built in 1925. First time on the market, this beautiful home has been lovingly cared for by the same family for 4 generations. While preserving the distinguished characteristics & charm of its era, there are notable updates & extensive improvements. Newer foundation, electrical, water heater (2019), furnace (2020), copper plumbing, roof. Sunlit & inviting open living room w/walls of windows throughout, separate DR with original 1925 built-ins, separate kitchen w/laundry area. You'll enjoy the updated plush carpeting, handsome detail in the baseboard trim & interior doors, ceiling fans in both bedrooms, gas range, under-cabinet lighting, pull out shelves in the kitchen. Property features a detached 2 car garage & basement. This is a "possibilities" property like many homes in the surrounding neighborhoods in the midst of transformation; add on, build up/out, garage conversion, lots of opportunity for equity build.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheila Gennaro

Compass License #01330020 Listed on: 03/26/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,130

Year Built

  • 1925

Lot Details

  • 4,748

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 740 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Additional Features

  • 4,748 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,130

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Age: 96
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 740
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Formica, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 740
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School: Linda Vista Elementary
  • Middle School: Joseph George Middle
  • High School: James Lick High
  • High School: 247
  • Elementary School: 9
  • Middle School: 6

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1090
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4750.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4750.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2021
Closed on
Apr 17, 2021
Sold by
Germano Jason and Germano Skye
Bought by
Le Dat Huy and Ho Duong Thi
Seller's Agent
Sheila Gennaro
Compass
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.14%
Current Estimated Value
$917,306

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$177,306
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.09%
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2020
Sold by
Collier Everett J and Ostrom David O
Bought by
Germano Jason and Germano Skye

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$487,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2014
Sold by
Ostrom David and Collier Everett J
Bought by
Collier Everett J and Ostrom David O
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
Le Dat Huy $740,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Germano Jason $650,000 Old Republic Title Company
Collier Everett J -- None Available
Collier Everett J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Le Dat Huy $586,000
Closed Le Dat Huy $592,000
Previous Owner Germano Jason $487,500
Previous Owner Ostrom David $100,000
Previous Owner Collier Everett J $140,000
Previous Owner Ostrom David $142,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2021 04/29/21 Sold $740,000 +0.1% $1,000 / Sq Ft
04/08/2021 04/08/21 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2021 03/26/21 For Sale $739,000 -- $999 / 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 $11,130 $800,997 $640,798 $160,199
2024 $11,130 $785,292 $628,234 $157,058
2023 $9,957 $695,000 $556,000 $139,000
2022 $10,638 $754,800 $603,840 $150,960
2021 $9,242 $650,000 $600,000 $50,000
2020 $2,372 $109,438 $35,011 $74,427
2019 $2,332 $107,293 $34,325 $72,968
2018 $2,315 $105,190 $33,652 $71,538
2017 $2,317 $103,129 $32,993 $70,136
2016 $2,215 $101,108 $32,347 $68,761
2015 $2,212 $99,591 $31,862 $67,729
2014 $2,131 $97,641 $31,238 $66,403
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sheila Gennaro

    Compass

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81836174

MLSListings

APN: 601-09-077

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95127 Alum Rock

4579 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 4579 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127 since 26 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $917,306, approximately $1,239 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 4579 Alum Rock Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Linda Vista Elementary School, Joseph George Middle School, and James Lick High School.

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