$2,550,000
SOLD MAR 28, 2025

493 Novato Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,213 Sq Ft
5,502 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$2,102 Per Sq Ft

28% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Cumberland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of March 2025

Discover this impeccably maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home in west Sunnyvale! Nestled in a prime location bordering Mountain View, this stunning residence offers flowing floorplan loaded with modern upgrades, a serene backyard and easy access to top tech companies. Open Kitchen with a big peninsula boasting granite countertops, sleek cabinets & SS appliances: Dacor 5-Burner Gas Cooktop; Bosch Dishwasher. Great room setting features a cozy living room equipped with sounds systems and flows seamlessly into dining area and open kitchen peninsula, making it ideal for gatherings. Renovated Bathrooms stylish and chic. Inviting front yard lush green lawn & a spacious porch. Tranquil backyard oasis a peaceful retreat with green lawn and mature fruit trees (avocado, cherry, citrus, peach & more!) Attached 2-Car Garage with loads of tall cabinets around provides ample storage space. New Roof (2024). Top Schools distinguished Homestead High and Cumberland Elementary schools. Unbeatable Location --Commuter's dream! Right in the heart of the Bay Area, with a quick commute to Google, Amazon, LinkedIn, Apple, Synopsys NASA Ames Research Center, Nvidia & more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maggie Xu

Compass License #01472823 Listed on: 03/11/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Joseph Yen

Compass License #01136969

Last Buyer's Agent

Joan Sung

Compass License #01935150

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 5,502 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R0

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,213 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 165-07-051

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1213
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Zoning Description: R0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1213
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Bidet, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Post and Pier
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Neighborhood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window

Schools

  • High School: 258

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 165-07-051
  • Lot Acres: 0.1263
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5500.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Cumberland Elementary
  • High School Text: Homestead High
  • Middle School Text: Sunnyvale Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2025
Closed on
Mar 26, 2025
Sold by
Fu Xiangyu
Bought by
Yang Sharon Yunju and Lin Binjih
Seller's Agent
Maggie Xu
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Joan Sung
Compass
List Price
$1,988,000
Sold Price
$2,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$562,000
28.27%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$2,503,229

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$46,771
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.21%
Original Mortgage
$1,989,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,972,079
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$531,150

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2024
Closed on
Feb 15, 2024
Sold by
Zhang Xu Family Trust
Bought by
Fu Xiangyu
Seller's Agent
Joseph Yen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Maggie Xu
Compass
List Price
$1,998,000
Sold Price
$2,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$352,000
17.62%
Views
241

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.78%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
5.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2020
Sold by
Zhang Yi and Xu Xiufang
Bought by
Zhang Xu Family Trust and Zhang

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2012
Sold by
Sanchez Gale
Bought by
Zhang Yi and Xu Xiufang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$558,750
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2010
Sold by
Sanchez Gale D
Bought by
Gale Sanchez Trust and Sanchez Gale

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2008
Sold by
Sanchez Gale D
Bought by
Sanchez Gale D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2002
Sold by
Yenter Norman E
Bought by
Yenter Norman E
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,550,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $2,350,000 First American Title
Trustee Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $745,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,989,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $558,750 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Sold $2,550,000 +28.3% $2,102 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2025 03/11/25 For Sale $1,988,000 -15.4% $1,639 / Sq Ft
02/23/2024 02/23/24 Sold $2,350,000 +17.6% $1,937 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/24/2024 01/24/24 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2024 01/16/24 For Sale $1,998,000 -- $1,647 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $10,843 $2,397,000 $2,157,300 $239,700
2024 $10,843 $917,402 $550,443 $366,959
2023 $10,843 $899,414 $539,650 $359,764
2022 $10,577 $881,779 $529,069 $352,710
2021 $10,478 $864,491 $518,696 $345,795
2020 $10,263 $855,628 $513,378 $342,250
2019 $10,034 $838,852 $503,312 $335,540
2018 $9,834 $822,405 $493,444 $328,961
2017 $9,706 $806,280 $483,769 $322,511
2016 $9,330 $790,472 $474,284 $316,188
2015 $9,382 $778,599 $467,160 $311,439
2014 $9,196 $763,348 $458,009 $305,339
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81997427

MLSListings

APN: 165-07-051