NOT LISTED FOR SALE

59 Birch Ln San Jose, CA 95127

Alum Rock Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $990,000 - $1,303,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,055 Sq Ft
$578/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 07, 2014

Last sale price $590,000 $287 Per Sq Ft

Est. 101% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,255/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Deck
  • Bonus Room
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of November 2014

Sensational spacious Alum Rock Home! Tons of living space, large kitchen, family room and master bedroom! Extra large lot 8,100 sq ft on a wide street. Lots of upgrades, New Roof plus gutters 2013, sewer lines 2010 and much more. This fantastic home has a sunny bonus room, formal living room, dinning room, laundry room and a extra buffet room in the kitchen. This home is centrally located!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randall Ramirez

Alum Rock Realty License #01377967 Listed on: 08/29/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Samson Cheng

Keller Williams Realty License #01439809

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,055 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 484-19-056

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

8,102 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 287.10
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2055
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 834
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Top Coordinate: H
  • Thomas Bros Page: 834
  • Thomas Brothers: H2
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Insert, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 2055
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Deck
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Converted
  • Carport Max: 1
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s)

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 484-19-056
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 286.56
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8100.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 8100.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 8100.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8100.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2020
Sold by
Leong Diana Choi Sim
Bought by
Choy Jeremy and Choy Laura
Current Estimated Value
$1,188,244

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$361,000
Outstanding Balance
$320,505
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$867,739

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2019
Sold by
Sim Leong Diana Choi and Choy Laura
Bought by
Choy Jeremy and Choy Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$374,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2019
Sold by
Leong Diana Choi Sim
Bought by
Choy Jeremy and Choy Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$374,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2014
Closed on
Nov 6, 2014
Sold by
Bigelow Sandra Rae
Bought by
Leong Diana Choi Sim
Seller's Agent
Randall Ramirez
Alum Rock Realty
Buyer's Agent
Samson Cheng
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$591,000
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,000
-0.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.34%
Original Mortgage
$383,500
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2014
Sold by
Bigelow Sandra Rae
Bought by
Bigelow Sandra Rae

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2006
Sold by
Bigelow Florence Marie
Bought by
Bigelow Florence Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2004
Sold by
Bigelow Lymon C and Bigelow Florence M
Bought by
Bigelow Lyman Calland and Bigelow Florence Marie
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
Choy Jeremy $460,000 Chicago Title
Choy Jeremy -- Chicago Title Company
Choy Jeremy $1,380,000 Chicago Title Company
Leong Diana Choi Sim $590,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bigelow Sandra Rae -- None Available
Bigelow Florence Marie -- None Available
Bigelow Lyman Calland -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Choy Jeremy $361,000
Previous Owner Choy Jeremy $374,000
Previous Owner Leong Diana Choi Sim $383,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/07/2014 11/07/14 Sold $590,000 +0.2% $287 / Sq Ft
10/10/2014 10/10/14 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2014 10/01/14 Price Changed $588,888 -0.4% $287 / Sq Ft
08/29/2014 08/29/14 For Sale $591,000 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $11,393 $709,081 $460,905 $248,176
2024 $11,393 $695,178 $451,868 $243,310
2023 $11,163 $681,548 $443,008 $238,540
2022 $10,927 $668,185 $434,322 $233,863
2021 $10,533 $655,084 $425,806 $229,278
2020 $10,182 $648,368 $421,440 $226,928
2019 $9,878 $635,656 $413,177 $222,479
2018 $9,737 $623,193 $405,076 $218,117
2017 $9,765 $610,975 $397,134 $213,841
2016 $9,223 $598,997 $389,348 $209,649
2015 $9,224 $590,000 $383,500 $206,500
2014 $1,654 $64,789 $19,954 $44,835
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Randall Ramirez

    Alum Rock Realty

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  • Samson Cheng

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Samson Cheng

    Keller Williams Realty

    (925) 705-2621

    16 Total Sales

    Samson Cheng
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81431532

MLSListings

APN: 484-19-056

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95127 Alum Rock

59 Birch Ln, San Jose, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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