NOT LISTED FOR SALE

615 Morning Star Dr Unit 62 San Jose, CA 95131

Estimated Value: $1,050,000 - $1,361,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,509 Sq Ft
$813/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 06, 2016

Last sale price $893,000 $592 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,767/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Independence High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops

About This Home

As of September 2016

Welcome to North Valley of San Jose. Just 10 minutes from Silicon Valley and major high-tech companies like Google/Apple/Cisco/eBay/Paypal/Intel/Brocade. This gorgeous corner unit home is located in the Pacific Rim Garden Villa community, a tranquil street with all the expectations of a Silicon Valley home! As you enter this completely remodeled & updated home, you are greeted with a proportional & yet majestic living room accented by high ceiling, numerous ex-large private windows, and a modern designer-selected style throughout. From stepping onto a beautiful solid Teak hardwood flooring, to an efficient galley style kitchen continues the close proximity to spaces theme, and to a dashing flow of an elegant Possini Euro Design chandelier and kitchen space, you will appreciate the lifestyle that this home can offer you. This home offers open-concept layout, a paradise retreat upstairs and a private large backyard space, you will always be engaged in conversation, in fun, & involved!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thuy Do

Intero Real Estate Services License #01431300 Listed on: 08/25/2016

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Tao Guan

Maxreal Property License #01937153

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,004

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 915 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,509 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 244-36-070

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area electricity, exterior painting, fencing, garbage, insurance, insurance - common area, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - exterior, management fee, reserves, roof
  • Pacific Rim Garden Villas Association
  • Built by Pacific Rim Garden Villas HOA

Security

  • Fire Sprinkler System

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,004

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Style: Traditional
  • Restrictions: Pets - Other
  • Age: 19
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1509
  • Complex Name: Pacific Rim Garden Villas HOA
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Dining Area, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Gas, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry
  • Living Sq Ft: 1509
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Stone, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 192
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Insurance, Insurance - Common Area, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Exterior, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof
  • H O A Name Text: Pacific Rim Garden Villas
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • School District: East Side Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corners Marked
  • Parcel Number: 244-36-070
  • Lot Acres: 0.0210
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 910.40
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 910.40

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star HVAC, Energy Star Lighting

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2016
Closed on
Sep 2, 2016
Sold by
Chan Connie Meiling
Bought by
Liu Shuhan
Seller's Agent
Thuy Do
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Tao Guan
Maxreal Property
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$893,000
Premium/Discount to List
$94,000
11.76%
Current Estimated Value
$1,226,574

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$333,574
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2008
Sold by
Chen Hai Tien
Bought by
Chan Connie Meiling

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$367,000
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1999
Sold by
Chang Julie
Bought by
Chen Hai Tien

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,400
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1998
Sold by
Pacific Rim Garden Villa Inc
Bought by
Chang Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,920
Interest Rate
2.9%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Liu Shuhan $893,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Chan Connie Meiling $459,000 Stewart Title Of California
Chen Hai Tien $343,000 Stewart Title
Chang Julie $225,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chan Connie Meiling $345,000
Previous Owner Chan Connie Melling $346,000
Previous Owner Chan Connie Melling $354,000
Previous Owner Chan Connie Meiling $362,000
Previous Owner Chan Connie Meiling $367,000
Previous Owner Chen Hai Tien $370,000
Previous Owner Chen Hai Tien $260,000
Previous Owner Chen Hai Tien $274,400
Previous Owner Chang Julie $179,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/06/2016 09/06/16 Sold $893,000 +11.8% $592 / Sq Ft
09/01/2016 09/01/16 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2016 08/25/16 For Sale $799,000 -- $529 / 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 $13,004 $1,036,394 $518,197 $518,197
2024 $13,004 $1,016,074 $508,037 $508,037
2023 $12,744 $996,152 $498,076 $498,076
2022 $12,687 $976,620 $488,310 $488,310
2021 $12,512 $957,472 $478,736 $478,736
2020 $12,247 $947,656 $473,828 $473,828
2019 $12,039 $929,076 $464,538 $464,538
2018 $11,919 $910,860 $455,430 $455,430
2017 $11,760 $893,000 $446,500 $446,500
2016 $6,580 $499,306 $249,653 $249,653
2015 $6,532 $491,806 $245,903 $245,903
2014 $6,318 $482,174 $241,087 $241,087
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81611683

MLSListings

APN: 244-36-070