NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5926 Garces Ave San Jose, CA 95123

Cahalan Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,384,000 - $1,611,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,530 Sq Ft
$998/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 11, 2021

Last sale price $1,125,000 $735 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,413/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Open to Family Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Granite Countertops
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2021

Lots of living space in this Blossom Valley home. Freshly painted inside and out, this home has many upgrades including refurbished kitchen with Gas range/oven and granite counters. Hardwood flooring, new lighting fixtures... Hall bath refurbished with nice tile tub surround. Family Room kitchen with cozy fireplace, separate Living Room and a huge Bonus Room with Tile floor, skylights, ceiling fan and wet bar. (Bonus Room Approx. 21' X 15.5' NOT included in Sq. Ft. of home, installed by owner 20+ years ago). Spacious MBR with new vinyl plank flooring, lots of closet space and slider to rear yard. Covered Decking in back deck, large concrete patio and Spa (stays with home).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Smith

KW Bay Area Estates License #00907087 Listed on: 04/02/2021

KW Bay Area Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Eduardo Huerta

Infinite Real Estate License #01391479

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,372

Year Built

  • 1969

Lot Details

  • 6,046

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Concrete Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,530 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 6,046 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,372

Year Built

1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 52
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1530
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1969

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Oven Range - Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1530
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1388
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6048.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6048.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2021
Closed on
May 11, 2021
Sold by
Laird Sears Melvin
Bought by
Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Rick Smith
KW Bay Area Estates
Buyer's Agent
Eduardo Huerta
Infinite Real Estate
List Price
$1,049,000
Sold Price
$1,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
7.24%
Current Estimated Value
$1,526,413

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$401,413
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.48%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2021
Closed on
May 5, 2021
Sold by
Sears Iris J and Family Tr Of Melvin L Sears
Bought by
Machuca Ernesto and Machuca Roxanna
Seller's Agent
Rick Smith
KW Bay Area Estates
Buyer's Agent
Eduardo Huerta
Infinite Real Estate
List Price
$1,049,000
Sold Price
$1,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
7.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2016
Sold by
Sears Melvin L and Sears Iris J
Bought by
The Family Trust Of Melvin L Sears & Iri and Sears Iris J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2009
Sold by
Sears Melvin L and Sears Iris J
Bought by
Sears Melvin and Sears Iris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2005
Sold by
Sears Melvin L and Sears Iris J
Bought by
Sears Melvin and Sears Iris

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2005
Sold by
Sears Melvin L and Sears Iris J
Bought by
Sears Melvin L and Sears Iris J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Family Trust -- --
Machuca Ernesto $1,125,000 Chicago Title Company
Family Trust -- --
The Family Trust Of Melvin L Sears & Iri -- Old Republic Title Company
Sears Melvin -- First American Title Company
Sears Melvin L -- First American Title Company
Sears Melvin -- --
Sears Melvin L -- Commonwealth Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Machuca Ernesto $640,000
Closed Machuca Ernesto $900,000
Previous Owner The Family Trust Of Melvin L Sears & Iri $500,000
Previous Owner The Family Trust Of Melvin L Sears & Iri $426,500
Previous Owner Sears Melvin L $417,000
Previous Owner Sears Melvin L $410,000
Previous Owner Sears Melvin L $240,000
Previous Owner Sears Melvin L $262,900
Previous Owner Sears Melvin L $260,000
Previous Owner Sears Melvin L $260,000
Previous Owner Sears Melin L $165,000
Previous Owner Sears Melvin L $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/11/2021 05/11/21 Sold $1,125,000 +7.2% $735 / Sq Ft
04/08/2021 04/08/21 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2021 04/02/21 For Sale $1,049,000 -- $686 / 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 $15,372 $1,217,734 $974,188 $243,546
2024 $15,372 $1,193,858 $955,087 $238,771
2023 $15,090 $1,170,450 $936,360 $234,090
2022 $14,949 $1,147,500 $918,000 $229,500
2021 $2,355 $82,543 $22,594 $59,949
2020 $2,253 $81,698 $22,363 $59,335
2019 $2,175 $80,097 $21,925 $58,172
2018 $2,127 $78,528 $21,496 $57,032
2017 $2,093 $76,989 $21,075 $55,914
2016 $1,958 $75,480 $20,662 $54,818
2015 $1,928 $74,347 $20,352 $53,995
2014 $1,457 $72,892 $19,954 $52,938
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rick Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Rick Smith

    KW Bay Area Estates

    (408) 482-0539

    1 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Rick Smith
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  • Eduardo Huerta

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Eduardo Huerta

    Infinite Real Estate

    (408) 457-1032

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Eduardo Huerta
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81837088

MLSListings

APN: 694-34-071

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95123 Cahalan

5926 Garces Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 5926 Garces Ave, San Jose, CA 95123 since 02 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,526,413, approximately $997 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 5926 Garces Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Allen at Steinbeck School, Castillero Middle School, and Gunderson High School.

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