$515,000
SOLD FEB 18, 2025

5692 Playa Del Rey Unit 3 San Jose, CA 95123

McKuen Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
903 Sq Ft
$471/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$570 Per Sq Ft

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Balcony
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2025

Charming and cozy, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home has AC, a slider door to a fenced patio, a Tesla charger, a remote controlled garage door, two closets in the larger bedroom, including one walk-in closet, and the whole unit was just upgraded with a contractor: painted, new flooring, toilet and vanity, kitchen remodel. The kitchen has a pantry closet, new dishwasher, as well as a new refrigerator, cabinets, and sink. The location is within walking distance of shopping, and not far from Almaden Lake Park. It is easy to get on freeways for access to Silicon Valley employers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin Benford

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01372912 Listed on: 01/28/2025

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Trinh

CENTURY 21 Masters License #01941631

CENTURY 21 Masters

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,990

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $471 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 903 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 694-24-007

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, common area gas, exterior painting, garbage, insurance - common area, insurance - structure, management fee, reserves, roof, water, water / sewer
  • 608 Units
  • Downer Estates Association
  • Built by Downer Estates HOA

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,990

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$471 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Restrictions: Pets - Number Restrictions
  • Age: 55
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Building: 4
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 608
  • Structure Sq Ft: 903
  • Complex Name: Downer Estates HOA
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Zoning Description: RM
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 903
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Community Facility
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Gate / Door Opener
  • Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 471
  • HOA Amenities: Door Person
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Structure, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof, Water, Water / Sewer
  • H O A Name Text: Downer Estates
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 694-24-007
  • Lot Acres: 0.0700
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3048.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3048.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2025
Closed on
Feb 12, 2025
Sold by
1999 Benford Family Trust and Benford John L
Bought by
Victoria L Flake Living Trust and Flake
Seller's Agent
Erin Benford
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Peter Trinh
CENTURY 21 Masters
List Price
$515,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2018
Sold by
Benford John L and Benford Erin J
Bought by
Benford John L and Benford Erin J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2014
Sold by
Le Jason N and Nguyen Myranda
Bought by
Benford John L and Benford Erin J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2012
Sold by
Le Jason N
Bought by
Le Jason N and Nguyen Myranda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2011
Sold by
Ramirez Angelica O
Bought by
Le Jason N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2003
Sold by
Beeson Jonilynn
Bought by
Ramirez Angelica O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$238,000
Interest Rate
6.45%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2000
Sold by
Paul Romero
Bought by
Beeson Jonilynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$181,650
Interest Rate
8.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $515,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $320,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $145,000 Fideleity National Title Co
Grant Deed $238,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $187,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $252,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $267,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $238,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $11,900 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $210,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $181,650 FHA
Closed $9,350 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Price Changed $534,888 -2.7% $592 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $549,888 0.0% $609 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Off Market $549,888 -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $549,888 +6.8% $609 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Sold $515,000 0.0% $570 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2025 01/28/25 For Sale $515,000 -- $570 / 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
2024 $4,990 $377,042 $188,521 $188,521
2023 $4,891 $369,650 $184,825 $184,825
2022 $4,868 $362,402 $181,201 $181,201
2021 $4,773 $355,298 $177,649 $177,649
2020 $4,696 $351,656 $175,828 $175,828
2019 $4,610 $344,762 $172,381 $172,381
2018 $4,569 $338,002 $169,001 $169,001
2017 $4,534 $331,376 $165,688 $165,688
2016 $4,405 $324,880 $162,440 $162,440
2015 $4,370 $320,000 $160,000 $160,000
2014 $2,235 $148,570 $74,285 $74,285
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81991975

MLSListings

APN: 694-24-007