NOT LISTED FOR SALE

557 Richmond Ave San Jose, CA 95128

Buena Vista Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,248,000 - $1,426,493

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,318 Sq Ft
$1,015/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 24, 2016

Last sale price $755,000 $573 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,247/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • 3-minute walk to Buena Vista Park

About This Home

As of June 2016

No sign on property. This is a really nice Burbank Beauty. Recent hardwood floors installed and painted on the interior. Cute 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home with a 4 car garage. Conveniently located to major freeways, Valley Fair and Santana Row, this is an ideal spot for the person that wants to be close to everything. Priced to sell, this home will not last long.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Rees

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01479270 Listed on: 05/18/2016

Corcoran Icon Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Sherry Chu

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01894684

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,642

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 7,318 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,318 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 277-25-042

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,642

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Age: 67
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1318
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • 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
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Formica, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry Cabinet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1318
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Electric, Hookups Only
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Max: 4
  • Garage Min: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School: Merritt Trace Elementary
  • Middle School: Herbert Hoover Middle
  • High School: Abraham Lincoln High
  • High School: 347
  • Elementary School: 381
  • Middle School: 340

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 277-25-042
  • Lot Acres: 0.1680
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7318.08
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7318.08

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Tankless Water Heater

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
May 18, 2016
Closed on
Jun 14, 2016
Sold by
Anderson Edwin A
Bought by
Sheh Alexander
Seller's Agent
Scott Rees
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Chu
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$755,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
3.57%
Current Estimated Value
$1,338,123

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$583,123
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.43%
Original Mortgage
$604,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2005
Sold by
Anderson Arnold V
Bought by
Anderson Arnold
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
Sheh Alexander $755,000 Old Republic Title Company
Anderson Arnold -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sheh Alexander $548,000
Closed Sheh Alexander H $34,800
Closed Sheh Alexander $604,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2016 06/24/16 Sold $755,000 +3.6% $573 / Sq Ft
05/26/2016 05/26/16 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2016 05/18/16 For Sale $729,000 -- $553 / 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 $11,642 $893,759 $671,208 $222,551
2024 $11,642 $876,236 $658,048 $218,188
2023 $11,417 $859,056 $645,146 $213,910
2022 $11,320 $842,213 $632,497 $209,716
2021 $11,083 $825,700 $620,096 $205,604
2020 $10,830 $817,234 $613,738 $203,496
2019 $10,598 $801,210 $601,704 $199,506
2018 $10,491 $785,501 $589,906 $195,595
2017 $10,406 $770,100 $578,340 $191,760
2016 $1,648 $54,594 $20,662 $33,932
2015 $1,619 $53,775 $20,352 $33,423
2014 $1,207 $52,723 $19,954 $32,769
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Scott Rees

    Corcoran Icon Properties

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Sherry Chu

    Corcoran Icon Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81586157

MLSListings

APN: 277-25-042

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95128 Buena Vista

557 Richmond Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 557 Richmond Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 since 18 May 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,338,123, approximately $1,015 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 557 Richmond 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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