NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6511 Rainbow Dr San Jose, CA 95129

West San Jose Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,615,000 - $3,084,977

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,271 Sq Ft
$2,270/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 16, 2016

Last sale price $1,572,000 $1,237 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,223 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Separate Family Room
  • Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School Rated A-
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2016

No Show until Broker Tour. Fully remodeled home within walking distance to top Cupertino Schools and the library. Hardwood floors throughout, dual pane windows, granite kitchen counters, maple cabinets, GE appliances, Bosch Dishwasher, Newer furnace & Central A/C, landscaped yard front and back. Paved slate backyard patio. Large corner lot.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nomita Shahani

Compass License #00941564 Listed on: 04/06/2016

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Edie Halenbeck

Compass License #01877393

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 6,882 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,271 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 373-20-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

6,882 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1271
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1271
  • Stories: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Post and Pier
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: 259

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 373-20-001
  • Lot Acres: 0.1580
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6865.06
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6865.06

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School Text: John Muir Elementary
  • High School Text: Lynbrook High
  • Middle School Text: Joaquin Miller Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2016
Closed on
Apr 18, 2016
Sold by
Karra Vishwanath and Karra Kalpana
Bought by
Gui Tao and Xu Ying
Seller's Agent
Nomita Shahani
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Edie Halenbeck
Compass
List Price
$1,398,888
Sold Price
$1,572,000
Premium/Discount to List
$173,112
12.37%
Current Estimated Value
$2,885,744

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,313,744
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.31%
Original Mortgage
$1,232,000
Outstanding Balance
$947,813
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,937,931

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2009
Sold by
Karra Vishwanath and Karra Kalpana
Bought by
Karra Vishwanath and Karra Kalpana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
5.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2009
Sold by
Karra Vishwanath and Karra Kalpana
Bought by
Karra Vishwanath and Karra Kalpana

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 1999
Sold by
Chilberg Ernest E
Bought by
Karra Vishwanath and Karra Kalpana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$446,400
Interest Rate
7.62%
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
Gui Tao $1,572,000 Chicago Title Company
Karra Vishwanath -- Chicago Title Company
Karra Vishwanath -- Chicago Title Company
Karra Vishwanath -- None Available
Karra Vishwanath $558,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gui Tao $1,232,000
Previous Owner Karra Vishwanath $385,000
Previous Owner Karra Vishwanath $446,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Sold $1,572,000 +12.4% $1,237 / Sq Ft
04/15/2016 04/15/16 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2016 04/06/16 For Sale $1,398,888 -- $1,101 / 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 $24,342 $1,986,975 $1,488,741 $498,234
2024 $24,342 $1,948,015 $1,459,550 $488,465
2023 $24,116 $1,909,820 $1,430,932 $478,888
2022 $23,906 $1,872,374 $1,402,875 $469,499
2021 $23,628 $1,835,662 $1,375,368 $460,294
2020 $23,235 $1,816,841 $1,361,266 $455,575
2019 $22,774 $1,781,218 $1,334,575 $446,643
2018 $20,827 $1,635,508 $1,308,407 $327,101
2017 $20,747 $1,603,440 $1,282,752 $320,688
2016 $9,958 $724,468 $362,234 $362,234
2015 $9,893 $713,586 $356,793 $356,793
2014 $9,294 $699,608 $349,804 $349,804
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Nomita Shahani

    Compass

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Edie Halenbeck

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81577251

MLSListings

APN: 373-20-001

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95129 West San Jose

6511 Rainbow Dr, San Jose, CA

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