NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5489 Bothe Ave San Diego, CA 92122

University City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,769,000 - $2,088,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,174 Sq Ft
$861/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 11, 2015

Last sale price $895,000 $412 Per Sq Ft

Est. 109% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,839/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Deck
  • Retreat
  • Spreckels Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Marcy Park

About This Home

As of March 2015

Absolutely stunning, remodeled home located in University City's sought-after west end. No expense was spared creating this forever home (job relocation). Features include: Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout; brand new carpeting in the bedrooms; gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, cherry cabinets, & beautiful granite counter tops. Dual pane windows; brand new solar system saves buyers hundreds of $; air conditioning; tile roof; outdoor Pergola is perfect for entertaining; and spacious yard Walking distance to school and park. No unsightly overhead utility wires. Lives like a single story - all bedrooms are on the same floor as the living areas. Downstairs room could easily be 4th bedroom or office.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Beck

Realty One Group Pacific License #01229297 Listed on: 01/21/2015

Realty One Group Pacific

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Bernstein

Realty One Group Pacific License #00857298

Realty One Group Pacific

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,901

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 6,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,174 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Stone Porch or Patio

Schools

  • San Diego Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
  • San Diego Unified School District High School

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 670-552-01-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,901

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Metro
  • Cross Street: Stresemann
  • Neighborhood: University City -west end
  • Supplement: Walking distance to school and park. No unsightly overhead utility wires. Lives like a single story - all bedrooms are on the same floor as the living areas. Downstairs room could easily be 4th bedroom or office.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 425.48
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 411.68
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 411.68
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Sub Flooring: Slab over Crawlspace
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Satellite Dish, Solar Panels
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Walls: Drywall
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, Family Room, Master Retreat, MBR Entry Level
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16x13
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2174
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Patio: Deck, Stone/Tile
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • Three or more Steps To Entry: Yes
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: UNIVERSITY CITY

Schools

  • School District URL: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
  • Elementary School: San Diego Unified School District
  • Elementary School Website: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
  • High School: San Diego Unified School District
  • Middle School Url: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
  • Middle School: San Diego Unified School District

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Sprinklers
  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Site: Curbs, Public Street, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Water District: CITY OF SAN DIEGO
  • Zoning: R1
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 670-552-01-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 6400
  • Water District URL: http://www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water
  • Map Code Column: B
  • Map Code Page: 1228
  • Map Code Row: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2015
Sold by
Densert Ruchira
Bought by
Densert Ruchira Somabhai Desai
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$1,871,207

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2015
Closed on
Jan 26, 2015
Sold by
Hancock Rex M and Hancock Diana M
Bought by
Densert Ruchira
Seller's Agent
Nancy Beck
Realty One Group Pacific
Buyer's Agent
Linda Bernstein
Realty One Group Pacific
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$895,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-3.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.34%
Original Mortgage
$716,000
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2010
Sold by
Hancock Rex M and Hancock Diana M
Bought by
Hancock Rex M and Hancock Diana M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$595,000
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2010
Sold by
Hancock Rex M and Hancock Diana M
Bought by
Hancock Rex M and Hancock Diana M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2006
Sold by
Rechnic Ruth E
Bought by
Hancock Rex M and Hancock Diana M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,450
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1983
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
Densert Ruchira Somabhai Desai -- None Available
Densert Ruchira $895,000 Chicago Title Company
Hancock Rex M -- Accommodation
Hancock Rex M -- Lawyers Title Sd
Hancock Rex M -- None Available
Hancock Rex M $789,000 Commonwealth Title
-- $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Densert Trust $500,000
Closed Densert Ruchira Samabhai Desai $605,000
Closed Densert Ruchira $716,000
Previous Owner Hancock Rex M $546,200
Previous Owner Hancock Rex M $595,000
Previous Owner Hancock Rex M $600,000
Previous Owner Hancock Rex M $680,000
Previous Owner Hancock Rex M $39,450
Previous Owner Hancock Rex M $631,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/11/2015 03/11/15 Sold $895,000 -3.2% $412 / Sq Ft
01/29/2015 01/29/15 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2015 01/20/15 For Sale $925,000 -- $425 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $10,901 $1,054,556 $760,789 $293,767
2023 $10,726 $1,033,879 $745,872 $288,007
2022 $10,538 $1,013,608 $731,248 $282,360
2021 $10,460 $993,734 $716,910 $276,824
2020 $10,367 $983,545 $709,559 $273,986
2019 $10,195 $964,261 $695,647 $268,614
2018 $9,554 $945,355 $682,007 $263,348
2017 $9,342 $926,820 $668,635 $258,185
2016 $9,203 $908,648 $655,525 $253,123
2015 $6,893 $700,000 $505,000 $195,000
2014 $7,493 $640,000 $462,000 $178,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Beck

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Nancy Beck

    Realty One Group Pacific

    (858) 945-5478

    81 in this area

    118 Total Sales

    Nancy Beck
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  • Linda Bernstein

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Linda Bernstein

    Realty One Group Pacific

    (858) 245-6711

    7 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Linda Bernstein
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 150003541

San Diego MLS

APN: 670-552-01

California San Diego County San Diego 92122 University City

5489 Bothe Ave, San Diego, CA

This home is located at 5489 Bothe Ave, San Diego, CA 92122 since 21 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,871,207, approximately $860 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 5489 Bothe Ave is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Spreckels Elementary School, Standley Middle School, and University City High School.

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