NOT LISTED FOR SALE

555 Menker Ave San Jose, CA 95128

Buena Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,131,000 - $1,350,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,269 Sq Ft
$993/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 20, 2019

Last sale price $940,000 $741 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,624/month

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Granite Countertops
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shed
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • 2-minute walk to Buena Vista Park

About This Home

As of September 2019

As you enter this wonderfully remodeled 3 bed/ 2 bath home, you are welcomed by the open floor plan and beautiful floors. The home features a spacious dining area, large kitchen with plenty of storage and counter space, marble tiled fireplace w/custom mantel, double pane windows, tankless water heater, a large master bedroom, remodeled bathrooms, and more. The huge 7,771 sf lot provides an abundance of room for entertaining in the backyard, parking space for multiple cars in the extra wide driveway, and an inviting front yard surrounded by a charming picket fence. Detached garage has attached room for storage, playroom, workout room or whatever your heart may desire. Close proximity to Santana Row, Valley Fair, freeway access, restaurants, and so much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Nunnally

KW Bay Area Estates License #01875950 Listed on: 06/25/2019

KW Bay Area Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Sweeley

Compass License #01255460

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 7,771 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,269 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Laundry in Garage

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 277-25-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1269
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1269
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • High School: 347

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 277-25-011
  • Lot Acres: 0.1784
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7771.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7771.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Merritt Trace Elementary
  • High School Text: Abraham Lincoln High
  • Middle School Text: Herbert Hoover Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2019
Closed on
Aug 30, 2019
Sold by
El Burro Restaurant Inc
Bought by
Jacke Philip
Seller's Agent
Ryan Nunnally
KW Bay Area Estates
Buyer's Agent
Susan Sweeley
Compass
List Price
$1,000,000
Sold Price
$940,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-6%
Current Estimated Value
$1,259,588

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$319,588
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.72%
Original Mortgage
$752,000
Outstanding Balance
$658,694
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$600,894

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2014
Sold by
Jalali Laleh
Bought by
El Burro Restaurants Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2012
Sold by
Mendez Benton
Bought by
Jalali Jaleh

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2010
Sold by
Markangie Llc
Bought by
Mendez Benton and Jalali Laleh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$342,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2010
Sold by
Howard Daniel James
Bought by
Markangie Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2003
Sold by
Howard Laura L
Bought by
Howard Daniel James

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2000
Sold by
Frank Larosa and Frank Marian G
Bought by
Howard Daniel James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$343,950
Interest Rate
9.12%
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
Jacke Philip $940,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
El Burro Restaurants Inc $675,000 Old Republic Title Company
Jalali Jaleh $71,500 None Available
Mendez Benton $482,000 Chicago Title Company
Markangie Llc $325,000 North American Title Company
Howard Daniel James -- Financial Title Company
Howard Daniel James $430,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jacke Philip $752,000
Previous Owner Mendez Benton $342,000
Previous Owner Howard Daniel James $343,950
Closed Howard Daniel James $86,043
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/20/2019 09/20/19 Sold $940,000 -6.0% $741 / Sq Ft
08/29/2019 08/29/19 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2019 06/25/19 For Sale $1,000,000 -- $788 / 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 $13,238 $1,028,022 $771,018 $257,004
2024 $13,238 $1,007,865 $755,900 $251,965
2023 $12,987 $988,104 $741,079 $247,025
2022 $12,865 $968,731 $726,549 $242,182
2021 $12,602 $949,737 $712,303 $237,434
2020 $12,322 $940,000 $705,000 $235,000
2019 $9,796 $727,235 $545,373 $181,862
2018 $9,693 $712,977 $534,680 $178,297
2017 $9,613 $698,998 $524,197 $174,801
2016 $9,434 $685,293 $513,919 $171,374
2015 $7,000 $481,468 $349,338 $132,130
2014 $6,504 $472,037 $342,495 $129,542
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ryan Nunnally

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Ryan Nunnally

    KW Bay Area Estates

    (408) 568-4552

    61 Total Sales

    Ryan Nunnally
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Susan Sweeley

    Compass

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    James Marx

    Bear Valley Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81765601

MLSListings

APN: 277-25-011

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Buena Vista

555 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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