NOT LISTED FOR SALE

470 Menker Ave San Jose, CA 95128

Buena Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,213,000 - $1,362,422

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,254 Sq Ft
$1,003/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 9, 2021

Last sale price $992,500 $791 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,123 / mo

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Den
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bonus Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 1-minute walk to Buena Vista Park

About This Home

As of February 2021

Beautiful Bungalow style home with detached studio/Office/Workshop (Accessory Dwelling Unit) or perfect rental investment opportunity with excellent tenants! Completely renovated in 1994 with addition to legal ADU behind detached garage. Property features large two car detached garage, deep backyard and many upgrades. Dining room/kitchen has an open floor plan adjacent to patio, great for entertaining. Walk in closet-Dual pane windows-Central heating. Extra-long driveway can accommodate 4 vehicles, and the 2-car detached garage features a 240 Sq. Ft. studio/workshop perfect for tradesmen, builders, and DIY-ers. Guest house/studio/office behind detached garage. Completely private with its own separate entry. Perfect for rental unit! ADU & garage is fully connected to all utilities and wired for 220 AC Desirable Burbank neighborhood. Close to restaurants, shopping, hospitals, Santana Row, Downtown, SAP Center, Diridon Caltrain Sta. City College, SJSU, & proposed Google Campus.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Raul Richardson

Real Estate Investment Experts, Inc. License #01390503 Listed on: 12/02/2020

Co-Listed By

Kim Pham

Real Estate Investment Experts, Inc. License #01973762

Last Buyer's Agent

Lei Feng

Intero Real Estate Services License #01365121

Intero Real Estate Services

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1915

Lot Details

  • 6,673 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,254 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Separate Family Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Workshop
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 240 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1915

Lot Details

6,673 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 240
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1254
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1915

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Laminate, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1254
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Workshop
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1532
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6675.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6675.00

Rental Info

  • Current Rent: 2275

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: studio / office

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2020
Closed on
Feb 5, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Raul Richardson
Real Estate Investment Experts, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lei Feng
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$992,500
Premium/Discount to List
$7,500
0.76%
Current Estimated Value
$1,257,856

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$265,356
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 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
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Buena Vista, CA

  • Michael Chae Real Estate Agent - US Realty

    Michael Chae

    US Realty

    (669) 230-0551

    34 Total Sales

    3 in Buena Vista

    $860,000 Price Range

    Michael Chae
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  • Linda Baker Real Estate Agent - Milestone Realty

    Linda Baker

    Milestone Realty

    (669) 202-2676

    79 Total Sales

    1 in Buena Vista

    $770,000 Price

    Linda Baker
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  • Michael Camarena Real Estate Agent - Intempus Realty

    Michael Camarena

    Intempus Realty

    (669) 266-2775

    30 Total Sales

    1 in Buena Vista

    $720,000 Price

    Michael Camarena
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  • Amit Urban Real Estate Agent - BellStreet Inc.

    Amit Urban

    BellStreet Inc.

    (669) 356-8323

    19 Total Sales

    1 in Buena Vista

    $2,325,000 Price

    Amit Urban
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  • Gloria Ashdown Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Gloria Ashdown

    Compass

    (669) 202-8564

    26 Total Sales

    1 in Buena Vista

    $1,250,000 Price

    Gloria Ashdown
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  • Frank Leonardi Real Estate Agent - Bay Area Realty Group Services

    Frank Leonardi

    Bay Area Realty Group Services

    (669) 280-7708

    33 Total Sales

    1 in Buena Vista

    $1,100,000 Price

    Frank Leonardi
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$992,500 North American Title
-- None Available
$125,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $600,000
Previous Owner $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/09/2021 02/09/21 Sold $992,500 +0.8% $791 / Sq Ft
02/02/2021 02/02/21 Pending -- -- --
12/19/2020 12/19/20 For Sale $985,000 0.0% $785 / Sq Ft
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2020 12/02/20 For Sale $985,000 -- $785 / 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
2026 $14,519 $1,095,797 $821,766 $274,031
2025 $13,673 $1,074,311 $805,653 $268,658
2024 $13,673 $1,053,247 $789,856 $263,391
2023 $13,418 $1,032,596 $774,369 $258,227
2022 $13,304 $1,012,350 $759,186 $253,164
2021 $4,432 $258,329 $133,459 $124,870
2020 $4,295 $255,681 $132,091 $123,590
2019 $4,184 $250,668 $129,501 $121,167
2018 $4,124 $245,754 $126,962 $118,792
2017 $4,079 $240,936 $124,473 $116,463
2016 $3,934 $236,213 $122,033 $114,180
2015 $3,895 $232,665 $120,200 $112,465
2014 $3,473 $228,108 $117,846 $110,262
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Raul Richardson Real Estate Agent - Real Estate Investment Experts, Inc.

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Raul Richardson

    Real Estate Investment Experts, Inc.

    (408) 613-5820

    16 Total Sales

    Raul Richardson
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  • Kim Pham Real Estate Agent - Real Estate Investment Experts, Inc.

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Kim Pham

    Real Estate Investment Experts, Inc.

    (408) 568-4638

    11 Total Sales

    Kim Pham
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Lei Feng

    Intero Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81821981

MLSListings

APN: 277-16-005

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95128 Buena Vista

470 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA

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