NOT LISTED FOR SALE

479 Menker Ave San Jose, CA 95128

Buena Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,339,000 - $1,427,901

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,402 Sq Ft
$997/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 19, 2021

Last sale price $1,178,000 $840 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,726/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • 1-minute walk to Buena Vista Park

About This Home

As of March 2021

Gorgeous Craftsman Bungalow minutes to Santana Row, Google's planned DT San Jose campus, Rose Garden, walking distance to redeveloping San Carlos corridor, the upcoming World-Renowned Avenues School. Close to Silicon Valley tech giant commute routes. Main house features 2 Beds / 2 Baths and approx 1,042 sqft of living space with Hardwoods and Double Pane Windows throughout. Kitchen with Updated Appliances, 4-Burner Gas Range/Oven, LED lighting. Living room/breakfast area boast Built-In Cabinets w/Carrera Marble Countertops, Recessed Lighting, French doors. Main Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom plus Bonus Room for large Walk-In Closet or Office. ADU includes Bed, ADA compliant Bathroom, Inside Laundry, Kitchenette. Covered porch. Immaculate backyard boasts fruit trees, raised planters, BBQ area. Storage Shed. Upgraded Plumbing, Electrical, Water filtration/softener, Sprinklers. Basement for storage. Long driveway can fit Four Cars. Great for ADU Rental Income or Multi-Generational Living

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sondra Weber

Intero Real Estate Services License #02095107 Listed on: 01/27/2021

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Roxy Laufer

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #02006177

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,932

Year Built

  • 1930

Lot Details

  • 5,807 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Bungalow
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Mudsill Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,402 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • On-Street Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Filtration System
  • Water Softener is Owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,932

Year Built

1930

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Age: 91
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1402
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1930

Interior Features

  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1402
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Office Area, Storage
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Mudsill, Pillars / Posts / Piers, Post And Beam
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Bbq Area, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front
  • Property Faces: Northeast
  • Construction Type: Concrete Block, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: On Street, Parking Restrictions, Room For Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1333
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5805.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5805.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2021
Closed on
Feb 25, 2021
Sold by
Rincon Amy and Rincon James
Bought by
Luu Frances and Prom Sovann
Seller's Agent
Sondra Weber
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Roxy Laufer
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$1,178,000
Premium/Discount to List
$179,000
17.92%
Current Estimated Value
$1,394,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$216,003
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.30%
Original Mortgage
$942,400
Outstanding Balance
$852,438
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$565,861

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2013
Sold by
Rincon Amy
Bought by
Rincon Amy and Rincon James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,300
Interest Rate
3.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2012
Closed on
Mar 6, 2012
Sold by
Lewis Anthony R
Bought by
Rincon Amy
Seller's Agent
Greg Wang
Realty World-Alliance
Buyer's Agent
Greg Wang
Realty World-Alliance
List Price
$279,950
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,050
1.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.69%
Original Mortgage
$309,292
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2012
Closed on
Mar 5, 2012
Sold by
Rincon James P
Bought by
Rincon Amy
Seller's Agent
Greg Wang
Realty World-Alliance
Buyer's Agent
Greg Wang
Realty World-Alliance
List Price
$279,950
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,050
1.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$309,292
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2009
Sold by
Gwin Harry
Bought by
Lewis Anthony R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$22,000
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2006
Sold by
Sears Ida L
Bought by
Sears Ida

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1996
Sold by
Farmer Lila Fay and Boyer Wesley Eugene
Bought by
Sears Ida L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,960
Interest Rate
7.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1996
Sold by
Chapman Chris Robin and Boyer Wesley Eugene
Bought by
Farmer Lila Fay and Boyer Wesley Eugene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,960
Interest Rate
7.59%
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
Luu Frances $1,178,500 Chicago Title Company
Rincon Amy -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Rincon Amy $285,000 North Americantitle Co Inc
Rincon Amy -- North American Title Co Inc
Lewis Anthony R -- North American Title Co Inc
Lewis Anthony R $415,000 Old Republic Title Company
Sears Ida -- None Available
Sears Ida L $170,000 Old Republic Title Company
Boyer Wesley Eugene -- Old Republic Title Company
Farmer Lila Fay -- Old Republic Title Company
Farmer Lila Fay -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Luu Frances $942,400
Previous Owner Rincon Amy $100,000
Previous Owner Rincon Amy $387,400
Previous Owner Rincon Amy C $150,000
Previous Owner Rincon Amy C $74,500
Previous Owner Rincon Amy $310,300
Previous Owner Rincon Amy $309,292
Previous Owner Lewis Anthony R $50,000
Previous Owner Lewis Anthony R $22,000
Previous Owner Sears Ida L $135,960
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/19/2021 03/19/21 Sold $1,178,000 +17.9% $840 / Sq Ft
02/22/2021 02/22/21 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2021 01/27/21 For Sale $999,000 +250.5% $713 / Sq Ft
03/12/2012 03/12/12 Sold $285,000 +1.8% $274 / Sq Ft
01/20/2012 01/20/12 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2012 01/14/12 For Sale $279,950 -- $269 / 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 $15,932 $1,275,103 $955,786 $319,317
2024 $15,932 $1,250,102 $937,046 $313,056
2023 $15,644 $1,225,591 $918,673 $306,918
2022 $15,510 $1,201,560 $900,660 $300,900
2021 $5,528 $358,737 $247,973 $110,764
2020 $5,370 $355,060 $245,431 $109,629
2019 $5,238 $348,099 $240,619 $107,480
2018 $5,169 $341,274 $235,901 $105,373
2017 $4,980 $334,583 $231,276 $103,307
2016 $5,347 $328,024 $226,742 $101,282
2015 $4,918 $323,098 $223,337 $99,761
2014 $4,305 $302,064 $218,963 $83,101
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sondra Weber

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • Roxy Laufer

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Roxy Laufer

    Sereno Group

    (408) 314-1290

    3 in this area

    129 Total Sales

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  • Greg Wang

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Greg Wang

    Realty World-Alliance

    (408) 828-6366

    25 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81827351

MLSListings

APN: 277-15-051

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95128 Buena Vista

479 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 479 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 since 27 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,397,475, approximately $996 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 479 Menker Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Merritt Trace Elementary, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High.

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