NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5075 Elester Dr San Jose, CA 95124

Blossom Crest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,370,000 - $2,703,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,712 Sq Ft
$1,486/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 8, 2021

Last sale price $2,200,000 $1,285 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,875 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Carlton Elementary School Rated A
  • Den
  • Open to Family Room

About This Home

As of April 2021

Upgraded, move-in ready single-level home in desirable, tree-lined neighborhood bordering Los Gatos. 3 miles to LG downtown shops & restaurants. Top-rated schls: Walking distance to Carlton Elementary, & nearby Union Middle & Leigh HS. 1712+/- sf. 4 bds inclds 2 master suites, 3 updated bthrms. Hardwood flrs, dual pane windows, fresh int paint. Updated kitchen, painted cabinetry, GE Profile & Bosch appliances. Living & dining rm combo w/gas frpl. French dr to bkyd. Front-facing master suite w/vaulted ceiling, dual closets, Elfa closet system. Porcelain tile bthrm flr, dual-sink vanity, quartz countertop, subway tile. 2nd master suite w/en suite bth. Updated 3rd bth w/charming clawfoot tub, shower & subway tile. Large lot. Curbside appeal. Landscaped bkyard w/patio, fruit trees, garden bds. Detached retreat/home office/studio w/French dr entry, recessed lights. 2+car garage, HVAC, ceiling fans. Ideal location w/easy freeway access into Silicon Valley.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Bouja

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01744054 Listed on: 03/04/2021

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Chaya Shahar

Intero Real Estate Services License #01507718

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1959

Lot Details

  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,712 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Open to Family Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • 120 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1959

Lot Details

6,316 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 120
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1712
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1959

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1712
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: 240

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6201.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6201.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: detached office

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2024
Sold by
Hershkovitz Shelly and Hershkovitz Shay
Bought by
Hersh Family Trust and Hershkovitz
Current Estimated Value
$2,543,372

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2021
Closed on
Mar 26, 2021
Sold by
Caine Mark A and Caine Penelope R
Bought by
Hershkovitz Shay and Hershkovitz Shelly
Seller's Agent
Alex Bouja
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chaya Shahar
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$550,000
33.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.93%
Original Mortgage
$1,760,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2006
Sold by
Cote Deborah L and Cote Michael J
Bought by
Caine Mark A and Caine Penelope R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2001
Sold by
Cote Michael J and Cote Deborah L
Bought by
Cote Michael J and Cote Deborah L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,500
Interest Rate
6.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1998
Sold by
Carlos Graham and Angela Ornelas
Bought by
Cote Michael J and Cote Deborah L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$34,500
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Hersh Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Hershkovitz Shay $2,200,000 Chicago Title Company
Caine Mark A $740,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Cote Michael J -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Cote Michael J $345,000 Financial Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hershkovitz Shay $1,760,000
Previous Owner Caine Mark A $592,000
Previous Owner Cote Michael J $284,500
Previous Owner Cote Michael J $34,500
Previous Owner Cote Michael J $276,000
Closed Cote Michael J $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/08/2021 04/08/21 Sold $2,200,000 +33.3% $1,285 / Sq Ft
03/09/2021 03/09/21 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2021 03/04/21 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $964 / 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 $28,538 $2,348,877 $1,807,661 $541,216
2024 $28,538 $2,150,000 $1,650,000 $500,000
2023 $25,395 $1,900,000 $1,462,200 $437,800
2022 $29,250 $2,213,400 $1,703,400 $510,000
2021 $13,805 $982,694 $587,930 $394,764
2020 $13,522 $972,619 $581,902 $390,717
2019 $13,288 $953,549 $570,493 $383,056
2018 $12,959 $934,853 $559,307 $375,546
2017 $12,790 $916,524 $548,341 $368,183
2016 $12,190 $898,554 $537,590 $360,964
2015 $11,302 $828,557 $529,515 $299,042
2014 $10,325 $781,445 $519,143 $262,302
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alex Bouja

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Alex Bouja

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    (408) 489-0025

    4 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Alex Bouja
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  • Chaya Shahar

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Chaya Shahar

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (800) 800-5575

    35 Total Sales

    Chaya Shahar
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81831787

MLSListings

APN: 421-14-064

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95124 Blossom Crest

5075 Elester Dr, San Jose, CA

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