NOT LISTED FOR SALE

554 Menker Ave San Jose, CA 95128

Buena Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,543,000 - $1,668,619

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,606 Sq Ft
$995/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2020

Last sale price $1,190,000 $741 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,919/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Open to Family Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skylights
  • 2-minute walk to Buena Vista Park

About This Home

As of February 2020

Don't miss this Wonderful 3Br/3Ba Single Level Home which includes a Very Open and Bright Kitchen/Dining area with Nicely Remodeled Kitchen, Gleaming Hardwood Floors throughout, Spacious and Beautifully Landscaped Front and Rear Yards , Huge Energy Savings with Dual-Paned Windows and (Owned) Solar Panels, Dual Master Suites, Generous Size Bedrooms, Attached 2-Car Garage, Crown Molding, Copper Plumbing, Central Heating & A/C, and more, all in a Convenient San Jose location, a short walk to Buena Vista Park, close to the Diridon (CalTrain) Station, Santana Row, Valley Fair, DT San Jose, the new to come DT San Jose Google Campus, and much more! Easy commuter access to Hwys 280, 880, 17, and 87 Open House Saturday and Sunday (January 18th and 19th) from 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

George Sudol

Bay Area Realty Services License #01278414 Listed on: 01/16/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Vicky li

Compass License #01896360

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,869

Year Built

  • 1960

Lot Details

  • 7,153 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,606 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,869

Year Built

1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 60
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1606
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1960

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Family Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1606
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V)
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1642
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7153.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7153.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2020
Closed on
Feb 14, 2020
Sold by
Drew Kenneth Dee and Drew Judith Ann
Bought by
Narvekar Niranjan and Ding Ran
Seller's Agent
George Sudol
Bay Area Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
Vicky li
Compass
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$91,000
8.28%
Current Estimated Value
$1,597,905

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$407,905
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.07%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Outstanding Balance
$537,999
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,027,929

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2019
Sold by
Drew Judith Ann and Drew Kenneth Dee
Bought by
Drew Kenneth Dee and Drew Judith Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$572,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2005
Sold by
Drew Kenneth D
Bought by
Drew Judith Ann
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
Narvekar Niranjan $1,190,000 First American Title Company
Drew Kenneth Dee -- Wfg National Title
Drew Judith Ann -- --
Garrison James A $340,000 --
Garrison James A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Narvekar Niranjan $620,000
Previous Owner Drew Kenneth Dee $572,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2020 02/26/20 Sold $1,190,000 +8.3% $741 / Sq Ft
01/27/2020 01/27/20 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2020 01/16/20 For Sale $1,099,000 -- $684 / 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 $16,869 $1,301,433 $976,076 $325,357
2024 $16,869 $1,275,916 $956,938 $318,978
2023 $16,552 $1,250,899 $938,175 $312,724
2022 $16,392 $1,226,373 $919,780 $306,593
2021 $15,499 $1,202,328 $901,746 $300,582
2020 $3,023 $146,410 $27,854 $118,556
2019 $2,854 $143,540 $27,308 $116,232
2018 $2,803 $140,726 $26,773 $113,953
2017 $2,765 $137,968 $26,249 $111,719
2016 $2,626 $135,264 $25,735 $109,529
2015 $2,592 $133,233 $25,349 $107,884
2014 $2,175 $130,624 $24,853 $105,771
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • George Sudol

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    George Sudol

    Bay Area Realty Services

    (408) 431-6116

    10 Total Sales

    George Sudol
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Vicky li

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81779323

MLSListings

APN: 277-24-005

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Buena Vista

554 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 554 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 since 16 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,597,905, approximately $994 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 554 Menker Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Merritt Trace Elementary, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High.

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