NOT LISTED FOR SALE

488 S Taaffe St Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Heritage District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,192,000 - $2,466,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,612 Sq Ft
$1,476/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 14, 2016

Last sale price $1,475,000 $915 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,992/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Loft
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Sunnyvale Middle School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2016

3 bedroom/2.5 bath Single Family home with a Loft/Office option upstairs. Loft/Office options could possibly be turned into a 4th bedroom. Walking distance to downtown Sunnyvale, Caltrain, Target, Philz, Starbucks, & Murphy St shops and restaurants. No HOA. The largest unit of this community built by Classics Communities back in 1995.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hsin Feng

Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley License #01429060 Listed on: 09/07/2016

Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Stynes, ABR, CRS

Keller Williams Thrive License #01329098

Keller Williams Thrive

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,616

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 3,267 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,612 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Loft
  • Washer and Dryer

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 209-28-089

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,616

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 21
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1612
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Zoning Description: R2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1612
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Loft
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School: Ellis Elementary
  • Middle School: Sunnyvale Middle
  • High School: Fremont High
  • High School: 257
  • Elementary School: 205
  • Middle School: 210

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 209-28-089
  • Lot Acres: 0.0750
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3250.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3250.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Ellis Elementary
  • High School Text: Fremont High
  • Middle School Text: Sunnyvale Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2020
Sold by
Wan Charlene C and Wan Charlene
Bought by
Wan Charlene C and Wan Charlene C
Current Estimated Value
$2,439,628

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2016
Closed on
Oct 12, 2016
Sold by
Wetzler Christopher K and Wetzler Miki L
Bought by
Wan Charlene
Seller's Agent
Hsin Feng
Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
Buyer's Agent
Tom Stynes, ABR, CRS
Keller Williams Thrive
List Price
$1,288,888
Sold Price
$1,475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$186,112
14.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Outstanding Balance
$506,813
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,889,753

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2012
Sold by
Wetzler Christopher and Wetzler Miki L
Bought by
Wetzler Christopher K and Wetzler Miki L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$739,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2006
Sold by
Lee Yu Min and Hu Jui Wen
Bought by
Wetzler Christopher and Leu Miki

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,050
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2003
Sold by
Cheng Andy and Kay Cheng May Ling
Bought by
Lee Yu Min and Hu Jui Wen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2001
Sold by
Cheng Andy and Kay Cheng May Ling
Bought by
Cheng Andy and Kay Cheng May Ling

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1995
Sold by
Town Center Homes Ii Lp
Bought by
Cheng An and Kay May Ling

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,700
Interest Rate
7%
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
Wan Charlene C -- None Available
Wan Charlene $1,475,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Wetzler Christopher K -- None Available
Wetzler Christopher $861,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Lee Yu Min $689,000 Stewart Title Of California
Cheng Andy -- Financial Title Company
Cheng An $336,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wan Charlene $625,500
Previous Owner Wetzer Christopher $225,000
Previous Owner Wetzler Christopher K $739,000
Previous Owner Wetzler Christopher $129,050
Previous Owner Wetzler Christopher $688,710
Previous Owner Lee Yu Min $288,700
Previous Owner Lee Yu Min $498,800
Previous Owner Lee Yu Min $500,000
Previous Owner Cheng Andy $275,000
Previous Owner Cheng Andy $275,000
Previous Owner Cheng Andy $275,000
Previous Owner Cheng An $100,000
Previous Owner Cheng An $307,100
Previous Owner Cheng An $50,220
Previous Owner Cheng An $268,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Sold $1,475,000 +14.4% $915 / Sq Ft
09/14/2016 09/14/16 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2016 09/07/16 For Sale $1,288,888 -- $800 / 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
2024 $19,616 $1,678,294 $1,137,828 $540,466
2023 $19,436 $1,645,387 $1,115,518 $529,869
2022 $19,127 $1,613,126 $1,093,646 $519,480
2021 $18,948 $1,581,497 $1,072,202 $509,295
2020 $18,709 $1,565,281 $1,061,208 $504,073
2019 $18,288 $1,534,590 $1,040,400 $494,190
2018 $17,924 $1,504,500 $1,020,000 $484,500
2017 $17,693 $1,475,000 $1,000,000 $475,000
2016 $11,687 $993,809 $695,644 $298,165
2015 $11,754 $978,882 $685,195 $293,687
2014 $11,520 $959,708 $671,773 $287,935
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Hsin Feng

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Hsin Feng

    Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley

    (408) 256-1628

    36 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Tom Stynes, ABR, CRS

    Keller Williams Thrive

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81613172

MLSListings

APN: 209-28-089

California Santa Clara County Sunnyvale 94086 Heritage District

488 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale, CA

This home is located at 488 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 since 07 September 2016 and is currently estimated at $2,379,108, approximately $1,475 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 488 S Taaffe St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Ellis Elementary School, Sunnyvale Middle School, and Fremont High School.

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