NOT LISTED FOR SALE

471 S Murphy Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Heritage District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,947,000 - $2,403,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,341 Sq Ft
$898/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 02, 2019

Last sale price $1,840,000 $786 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,086/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Sunnyvale Middle School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • Skylights in Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2019

Great things are happening in downtown Sunnyvale, and this lovely two-story single family home attached is just one block from the center of all the new amenities! The revitalized downtown area, known as CityLine Sunnyvale, is transitioning to provide conveniences for an urban lifestyle with Whole Foods, cinemas, shops, farmers market and restaurants all in the heart of Silicon Valley for an easy commute to tech centers. This gorgeous home is just 11 years new and is freshly updated with all new paint, carpet, and landscaping. With a tremendous gourmet kitchen, 4 spacious bedrooms, private rear yard plus 2-car garage and amazing storage space, your Silicon Valley home awaits!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Seamus Nolan

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01823988 Listed on: 06/20/2019

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Co-Listed By

Diane Schmitz

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01235034

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Peters

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #02007527

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 2,287 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Zoning described as R20

HOA Fees

  • $187 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Concrete Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,341 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts

Community Details

  • Association fees include fencing, insurance - common area
  • Murphy Llc Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 209-26-075

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$187 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2341
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Zoning Description: R20
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 2341
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Inside, Upper Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Travertine
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Concrete

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 187
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Fencing, Insurance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Murphy Llc
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 209-26-075
  • Lot Acres: 0.0525
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2287.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2287.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2019
Closed on
Jul 30, 2019
Sold by
Murphy Avenue Llc
Bought by
Gao Jimmy and Lu Rachel Ruoheng
Seller's Agent
Seamus Nolan
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Peters
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,872
Sold Price
$1,840,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,838,128
98190.6%
Current Estimated Value
$2,102,090

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$262,090
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.08%
Original Mortgage
$940,000
Outstanding Balance
$801,722
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,300,368

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2006
Sold by
Balfe Liam and Nolan Desmond
Bought by
Murphy Avenue Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,730,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2006
Sold by
Nolan James M and Nolan Laurence M
Bought by
Balfe Liam and Nolan Desmond

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,730,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2005
Sold by
Whitfield Wendell L and Whitfield Mary A
Bought by
Nolan Desmond A and Nolan James M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$467,000
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2005
Sold by
Whitfield Wendell L and Whitfield Mary A
Bought by
Nolan Desmond

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$467,000
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 1999
Sold by
Edison Tse and Chong Chee Y
Bought by
Whitfield Wendell L and Whitfield Mary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$231,200
Interest Rate
6.9%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gao Jimmy $1,840,000 Old Republic Title Company
Murphy Avenue Llc -- Old Republic Title Company
Balfe Liam -- Old Republic Title Company
Nolan Desmond A $865,000 Old Republic Title Company
Nolan Desmond $650,000 Old Republic Title Company
Whitfield Wendell L $289,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gao Jimmy $940,000
Previous Owner Murphy Avenue Llc $2,730,000
Previous Owner Nolan Desmond A $467,000
Previous Owner Nolan Desmond $558,000
Previous Owner Whitfield Wendell L $231,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/02/2019 08/02/19 Sold $1,840,000 +98190.6% $786 / Sq Ft
06/26/2019 06/26/19 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2019 06/20/19 For Sale $1,872 -- $1 / 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 $22,887 $2,012,304 $1,006,152 $1,006,152
2024 $22,887 $1,972,848 $986,424 $986,424
2023 $22,677 $1,934,166 $967,083 $967,083
2022 $22,315 $1,896,242 $948,121 $948,121
2021 $22,106 $1,859,062 $929,531 $929,531
2020 $21,826 $1,840,000 $920,000 $920,000
2019 $10,128 $843,077 $300,256 $542,821
2018 $9,928 $826,547 $294,369 $532,178
2017 $9,801 $810,342 $288,598 $521,744
2016 $9,422 $794,454 $282,940 $511,514
2015 $9,477 $782,521 $278,690 $503,831
2014 $9,291 $767,193 $273,231 $493,962
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Seamus Nolan

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Seamus Nolan

    Sereno Group

    (650) 947-2900

    5 Total Sales

    Seamus Nolan
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  • Diane Schmitz

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Diane Schmitz

    Sereno Group

    (650) 279-7622

    27 Total Sales

    Diane Schmitz
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  • Thomas Peters

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Thomas Peters

    Sereno Group

    (408) 364-6374

    1 in this area

    121 Total Sales

    Thomas Peters
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  • David Long

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    David Long

    Sereno Group

    (408) 335-1400

    1 in this area

    109 Total Sales

    David Long
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81757318

MLSListings

APN: 209-26-075

California Santa Clara County Sunnyvale 94086 Heritage District

471 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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