NOT LISTED FOR SALE

559 S Taaffe St Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Heritage District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,593,000 - $2,167,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,010 Sq Ft
$1,967/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 16, 2017

Last sale price $1,350,000 $1,337 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,201/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Radiant Floor
  • Granite Countertops
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Sunnyvale Middle School Rated A-
  • Den
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2017

Adorable home on a picturesque tree-lined street with charming "era" homes beaming with pride of ownership. Rear yard is perfect for peaceful entertaining. Raised garden beds for your vegetables and herbs. Many fruit trees. Walk to Historic Murphy Street, Caltrain, Farmer's Market year-round on Saturdays 9AM to 1PM, Macy's, Target, many restaurants, coffee shops/cafes, Living room has gas fireplace, bay window overlooking front yard. There are 2 bedrooms + an office with separate entrance. Large separate inside laundry room w/windows overlooking the back yard + ots of storage room . Basement has inside access, windows & lots of storage area; or wine cellar. Kitchen open to living room and has a formal eating area + either breakfast room or study area. Many upgrades including tank-less water heater, central forced air heating installed 2014-2015, double pane-double-hung Marvin windows in bedrooms and living room. heated floor in bathroom. Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Walz

Compass License #00876468 Listed on: 04/18/2017

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Mendenhall

Keller Williams San Jose Gateway License #00872602

Keller Williams San Jose Gateway

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,402

Year Built

  • 1935

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,010 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Radiant Floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Tankless Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,402

Year Built

1935

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Zoning: R0
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Vintage
  • Age: 82
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1010
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1935

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Gas Starter
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Dual Fuel, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1010
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room, Office Area, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Granite, Shower And Tub, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Downtown Heritage District

Schools

  • School District: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School: Ellis Elementary
  • Middle School: Sunnyvale Middle
  • High School: Fremont High
  • High School: 257
  • Elementary School: 205
  • Middle School: 210

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1150
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5000.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2019
Sold by
Gupta Sonal and Samudra Apurva P
Bought by
Samudra Apurva Prakash and Gupta Sonal
Current Estimated Value
$1,986,596

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2017
Closed on
May 12, 2017
Sold by
Hughes Patrick E and Hughes Matilda H
Bought by
Gupta Sonal and Samudra Apurva P
Seller's Agent
Sharon Walz
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Michael Mendenhall
Keller Williams San Jose Gateway
List Price
$1,149,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$201,000
17.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%
Original Mortgage
$1,080,000
Outstanding Balance
$879,589
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,107,007

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2016
Sold by
Hughes Patrick E and Hughes Matilda H
Bought by
Hughes Patrick E and Hughes Matilda H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2015
Sold by
Hughes Patrick E and Hughes Matilda
Bought by
Hughes Family Revocable Trust and Hughes Matilda H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2008
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Hughes Patrick E and Hughes Matilda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$718,370
Interest Rate
6.03%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2008
Sold by
Acevedo Juan Francisco
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2006
Sold by
Acevedo Claudia M
Bought by
Acevedo Juan Francisco

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2006
Sold by
Jackman Todd A
Bought by
Acevedo Juan Francisco

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2004
Sold by
Jackman Todd A
Bought by
Jackman Todd A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2004
Sold by
Jackman Todd A
Bought by
Jackman Todd A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,500
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2003
Sold by
Jackman Todd A
Bought by
Jackman Todd A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2001
Sold by
Jackman Todd A
Bought by
Jackman Todd A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,500
Interest Rate
7.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1999
Sold by
Todd Jackman
Bought by
Jackman Todd A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1998
Sold by
Jackman Todd
Bought by
Jackman Todd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
7.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1997
Sold by
1990 Fitch Family Trust and Burgess Nina
Bought by
Jackman Todd
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
Samudra Apurva Prakash -- None Available
Gupta Sonal $1,350,000 Chicago Title Company
Hughes Patrick E -- Accommodation
Hughes Patrick E -- Fidelity National Title Co
Hughes Family Revocable Trust -- None Available
Hughes Patrick E $631,572 Orange Coast Title
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company $495,000 Service Link
Acevedo Juan Francisco -- Fidelity National Title Co
Acevedo Juan Francisco $680,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Jackman Todd A -- --
Jackman Todd A -- North American Title Company
Jackman Todd A -- North American Title Company
Jackman Todd A -- North American Title Company
Jackman Todd A -- North American Title Company
Jackman Todd A -- North American Title Company
Jackman Todd A -- Old Republic Title Company
Jackman Todd A -- Old Republic Title Company
Jackman Todd A -- --
Jackman Todd -- First American Title Guarant
Jackman Todd -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gupta Sonal $1,080,000
Previous Owner Hughes Patrick E $625,000
Previous Owner Hughes Patrick E $718,370
Previous Owner Acevedo Juan Francisco $136,000
Previous Owner Acevedo Juan Francisco $544,000
Previous Owner Jackman Todd A $185,000
Previous Owner Jackman Todd A $169,500
Previous Owner Jackman Todd A $166,000
Previous Owner Jackman Todd A $135,500
Previous Owner Jackman Todd $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/16/2017 05/16/17 Sold $1,350,000 +17.5% $1,337 / Sq Ft
04/27/2017 04/27/17 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2017 04/18/17 For Sale $1,149,000 -- $1,138 / 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 $20,402 $1,788,578 $1,450,730 $337,848
2024 $20,402 $1,753,509 $1,422,285 $331,224
2023 $20,214 $1,719,128 $1,394,398 $324,730
2022 $19,839 $1,680,950 $1,367,057 $313,893
2021 $17,612 $1,475,371 $1,340,252 $135,119
2020 $17,063 $1,432,630 $1,326,510 $106,120
2019 $16,679 $1,404,540 $1,300,500 $104,040
2018 $16,345 $1,377,000 $1,275,000 $102,000
2017 $8,459 $700,776 $588,074 $112,702
2016 $8,130 $687,037 $576,544 $110,493
2015 $8,175 $676,718 $567,884 $108,834
2014 $8,014 $663,463 $556,760 $106,703
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Sharon Walz

    Compass

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Michael Mendenhall

    Keller Williams San Jose Gateway

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81647373

MLSListings

APN: 209-29-043

California Santa Clara County Sunnyvale 94086 Heritage District

559 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale, CA

This home is located at 559 S Taaffe St, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 since 18 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,986,596, approximately $1,966 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 559 S Taaffe St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Ellis Elementary School, Sunnyvale Middle School, and Fremont High School.

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