NOT LISTED FOR SALE

629 Novak Dr San Jose, CA 95127

East Foothills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $751,000 - $993,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
976 Sq Ft
$935/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 22, 2017

Last sale price $580,000 $594 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,221/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bonus Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of November 2017

Cute Berryessa area 2 bedroom and 1 bath cottage with good floor plan at a reasonable price. Yes, it needs some tender loving care but can be a wonderful starter home. Living room has lots of natural light and a wood burning fireplace. Good size kitchen eating area when you're not serving dinner in the formal dining room. Added utility/bonus room can provide multiple uses. Hardwood floors throughout and a 2 car detached garage. Near freeways, shopping and east foothills.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Phil Costanza

RE/MAX Santa Clara Valley License #00664300 Listed on: 04/14/2017

RE/MAX Santa Clara Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Al Pippert

RE/MAX Gold Santa Clara Valley License #00761834

RE/MAX Gold Santa Clara Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,981

Year Built

  • 1949

Lot Details

  • 5,184 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 976 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Wall Furnace

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,981

Year Built

1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 68
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 976
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1949

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Oven Range - Built-In, Oven Range - Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 976
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower And Tub, Tile, Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Porch - Enclosed
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Unknown

Schools

  • School District: East Side Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1190
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5170.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5170.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2021
Sold by
Gatihi Kenny and Nganga Elizabeth W
Bought by
Gatihi Kenny and Nganga Elizabeth W
Current Estimated Value
$912,684

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Outstanding Balance
$498,206
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$489,674

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2017
Closed on
Nov 15, 2017
Sold by
Ramoni James J and The Sylvia Dartez Revocable Tr
Bought by
Gatihi Kenny and Nganga Elizabeth W
Seller's Agent
Phil Costanza
RE/MAX Santa Clara Valley
Buyer's Agent
Al Pippert
RE/MAX Gold Santa Clara Valley
List Price
$618,888
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,888
-6.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.11%
Original Mortgage
$569,494
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2016
Sold by
Ramoni James J
Bought by
Ramoni James J
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
Gatihi Kenny -- Fidelity National Title Co
Gatihi Kenny $580,000 North American Title Co Inc
Ramoni James J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gatihi Kenny $544,000
Closed Gatihi Kenny $569,494
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/22/2017 11/22/17 Sold $580,000 +0.2% $594 / Sq Ft
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2017 05/05/17 Price Changed $579,000 -6.4% $593 / Sq Ft
04/14/2017 04/14/17 For Sale $618,888 -- $634 / 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 $2,981 $53,757 $23,297 $30,460
2024 $2,981 $52,704 $22,841 $29,863
2023 $2,863 $51,672 $22,394 $29,278
2022 $2,798 $50,659 $21,955 $28,704
2021 $2,641 $49,667 $21,525 $28,142
2020 $1,994 $49,159 $21,305 $27,854
2019 $1,919 $48,196 $20,888 $27,308
2018 $1,869 $47,252 $20,479 $26,773
2017 $1,930 $46,327 $20,078 $26,249
2016 $1,832 $45,420 $19,685 $25,735
2015 $1,806 $44,739 $19,390 $25,349
2014 $1,292 $43,864 $19,011 $24,853
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Phil Costanza

    RE/MAX

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Al Pippert

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81646852

MLSListings

APN: 599-14-059

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95127 East Foothills

629 Novak Dr, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 629 Novak Dr, San Jose, CA 95127 since 14 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $912,684, approximately $935 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 629 Novak Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Millard Mccollam Elementary School, William Sheppard Middle School, and James Lick High School.

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