NOT LISTED FOR SALE

481 E California Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Heritage District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,849,000 - $2,253,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,750 Sq Ft
$1,146/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 27, 2013

Last sale price $820,000 $469 Per Sq Ft

Est. 145% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,656/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Fremont High School Rated A
  • High Ceiling
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of December 2013

Lovely and charming home in a perfect location, just a casual walk to historic Murphy Park and active Downtown Sunnyvale. Desirable floor plan, spacious and bright, fresh interior paint, dual paned windows, crown molding, granite countertops. Convenient to many local hi-tech businesses such as Juniper Networks, AMD, Synopsis, NetApp and Yahoo.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Khoi Nguyen

Pacificwide Real Estate & Mortgage License #01480801 Listed on: 10/26/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Amit Inamdar

Own Sweet Home Realty License #01355522

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,628

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • Security Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,750 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Fire Sprinkler System
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 204-45-063

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,628

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 24
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 468.57
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1750
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 812
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Top Coordinate: F
  • Thomas Bros Page: 812
  • Thomas Brothers: F7
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Zoning Description: R2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1750
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Fire System - Sprinkler, Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Tile, Laminate
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School: Bishop Elementary
  • Middle School: Columbia Middle
  • High School: Fremont High
  • High School: 257
  • Elementary School: 201
  • Middle School: 203

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 204-45-063
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 468.46
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4356.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 4356.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 4356.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4356.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Bishop Elementary
  • High School Text: Fremont High
  • Middle School Text: Columbia Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2022
Sold by
Sahay Nishit and Sahay Prachi Suresh
Bought by
Nishit And Prachi Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,005,828

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2013
Closed on
Dec 23, 2013
Sold by
Nguyen Quy and Nguyen Katie
Bought by
Sahay Nishit and Tajnekar Prachi
Seller's Agent
Kevin Khoi Nguyen
Pacificwide Real Estate & Mortgage
Buyer's Agent
Amit Inamdar
Own Sweet Home Realty
List Price
$819,800
Sold Price
$820,000
Premium/Discount to List
$200
0.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.95%
Original Mortgage
$112,900
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2003
Sold by
Luong Dung Hoang and Tran Thu Huong Thi
Bought by
Nguyen Quy and Nguyen Katie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2002
Sold by
Luong Dung Hoang
Bought by
Luong Dung Hoang and Tran Thu Hoang Thi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1998
Sold by
Nguyen Trung T
Bought by
Luong Dung Hoang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
6.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1997
Sold by
Chan David K and Chan Julia S
Bought by
Luong Dung Hoang and Nguyen Trung T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
7.34%
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
Nishit And Prachi Revocable Trust -- --
Sahay Nishit $820,000 Old Republic Title Company
Nguyen Quy $535,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Luong Dung Hoang -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Luong Dung Hoang -- Fidelity National Title Co
Luong Dung Hoang $323,000 American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sahay Nishit $550,000
Previous Owner Sahay Nishit $618,000
Previous Owner Sahay Nishit $623,000
Previous Owner Sahay Nishit $112,900
Previous Owner Sahay Nishit $625,000
Previous Owner Nguyen Quy $250,000
Previous Owner Nguyen Quy $428,000
Previous Owner Luong Dung Hoang $300,000
Previous Owner Luong Dung Hoang $300,000
Previous Owner Luong Dung Hoang $212,000
Previous Owner Luong Dung Hoang $214,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/27/2013 12/27/13 Sold $820,000 0.0% $469 / Sq Ft
12/18/2013 12/18/13 Pending -- -- --
11/26/2013 11/26/13 For Sale $819,800 -- $468 / 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 $11,628 $1,005,193 $804,159 $201,034
2024 $11,628 $985,485 $788,392 $197,093
2023 $11,522 $966,163 $772,934 $193,229
2022 $11,342 $947,220 $757,779 $189,441
2021 $11,236 $928,648 $742,921 $185,727
2020 $11,094 $919,127 $735,304 $183,823
2019 $10,848 $901,106 $720,887 $180,219
2018 $10,632 $883,438 $706,752 $176,686
2017 $10,496 $866,117 $692,895 $173,222
2016 $10,090 $849,135 $679,309 $169,826
2015 $10,149 $836,382 $669,106 $167,276
2014 $9,949 $820,000 $656,000 $164,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kevin Khoi Nguyen

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Kevin Khoi Nguyen

    Pacificwide Real Estate & Mortgage

    (408) 890-8098

    26 Total Sales

    Kevin Khoi Nguyen
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Amit Inamdar

    Own Sweet Home Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81341897

MLSListings

APN: 204-45-063

California Santa Clara County Sunnyvale 94086 Heritage District

481 E California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA

This home is located at 481 E California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 since 26 October 2013 and is currently estimated at $2,005,828, approximately $1,146 per square foot. This property was built in 1989. 481 E California Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Bishop Elementary School, Columbia Middle School, and Fremont High School.

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