NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5481 Begonia Dr San Jose, CA 95124

De Voss-Leigh Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,079,000 - $3,720,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,396 Sq Ft
$1,899/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 19, 2019

Last sale price $1,300,000 $931 Per Sq Ft

Est. 104% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,041/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Workshop
  • Noddin Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of December 2019

MORE PHOTOS COMING THIS EVENING! This fabulous home is located in a prime Cambrian neighborhood near the Los Gatos border on a quiet tree-lined street. This beautiful one-story ranch-style home has a great floor plan with lots of natural light. The large kitchen and spacious dining area has large patio doors leading to the nicely landscaped backyard. The living room features a woodburning fireplace, and a huge picture window looking out onto the private backyard. Spacious master bedroom with a completely remodeled bathroom. Freshly painted exterior/interior, and beautiful refinished hardwood floors, new baseboards, and doors throughout, newer shake roof installed in 2012. Garage has a workbench and plenty of storage. Award-winning schools: Noddin, Union and Leigh. Close to trails, shopping, and highway 85/17.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Lewis

Compass License #70010103 Listed on: 11/08/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Li Zou

Maxreal License #02048421

Maxreal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,155

Year Built

  • 1959

Lot Details

  • 7,144 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,396 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Workshop
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,155

Year Built

1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 60
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1396
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1959

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1396
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Tub / Sink, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Storage, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Property Faces: East

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Campbell Union High
  • Elementary School: Noddin Elementary
  • Middle School: Union Middle
  • High School: Leigh High
  • High School: 240
  • Elementary School: 225
  • Middle School: 229

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1640
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7143.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7143.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2019
Closed on
Dec 14, 2019
Sold by
Thomas Larry A and Thomas Evelyn
Bought by
Mei Sitao and Xiong Wei
Seller's Agent
David Lewis
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Li Zou
Maxreal
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
4.08%
Current Estimated Value
$2,651,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,351,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.17%
Original Mortgage
$910,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Mei Sitao $3,900,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mei Sitao $822,375
Closed Mei Sitao $910,000
Previous Owner Thomas Larry A $150,000
Previous Owner Thomas Larry A $150,000
Previous Owner Thomas Larry A $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/19/2019 12/19/19 Sold $1,300,000 +4.1% $931 / Sq Ft
11/19/2019 11/19/19 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2019 11/08/19 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $895 / 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 $19,155 $1,421,738 $1,093,645 $328,093
2024 $19,155 $1,393,861 $1,072,201 $321,660
2023 $18,783 $1,366,531 $1,051,178 $315,353
2022 $18,392 $1,339,737 $1,030,567 $309,170
2021 $18,060 $1,313,468 $1,010,360 $303,108
2020 $17,710 $1,300,000 $1,000,000 $300,000
2019 $3,858 $204,392 $62,623 $141,769
2018 $3,758 $200,386 $61,396 $138,990
2017 $3,700 $196,458 $60,193 $136,265
2016 $3,529 $192,607 $59,013 $133,594
2015 $3,468 $189,715 $58,127 $131,588
2014 $3,017 $186,000 $56,989 $129,011
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Lewis

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    David Lewis

    Compass

    (408) 833-9423

    14 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    David Lewis
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Li Zou

    Maxreal

    (408) 386-8026

    20 Total Sales

    Li Zou
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81775009

MLSListings

APN: 567-10-003

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95124 De Voss-Leigh

5481 Begonia Dr, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 5481 Begonia Dr, San Jose, CA 95124 since 08 November 2019 and is currently estimated at $2,651,000, approximately $1,898 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 5481 Begonia Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Noddin Elementary School, Lietz Elementary School, and Union Middle School.

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