NOT LISTED FOR SALE

656 Cedar St Unit 1 San Carlos, CA 94070

Howard Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,100,000 - $1,250,765

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
$829/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 6, 2012

Last sale price $550,000 $382 Per Sq Ft

Est. 117% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,145 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Brittan Acres Elementary School Rated A
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2012

Wonderful Townhome close to downtown shops restaurants, Caltrain, parks, and school. Approx. 1440 square feet, 2 Master Suites. 10 foot Ceilings in Living room, Fireplace in living room, separate dining room. Interior Laundry. End Unit. Two parking spaces in a secured parking area. Low HOA. Water and garbage included in HOA.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wendy Suter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices DrysdaleProperties License #01085252 Listed on: 10/01/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Carlos Padilla

Intero Real Estate Services License #01342889

Intero Real Estate Services

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 7,754

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 112-270-010

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include landscaping / gardening, roof, water, exterior painting, fencing, garbage, insurance - earthquake, insurance - liability
  • Cedar Arms Association

Additional Features

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

7,754 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 381.94
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Levels: 2
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1440
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 769
  • Map Side Coordinate: 3
  • Map Top Coordinate: G
  • Thomas Bros Page: 769
  • Thomas Brothers: G3
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Zoning Description: R300
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Yes, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1440
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Gate, Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 2+, No Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 250
  • HOA Amenities: BBQ Area
  • Association Fees Include: Landscaping / Gardening, Roof, Water, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Insurance - Earthquake, Insurance - Liability
  • H O A Name Text: Cedar Arms
  • Levels In Unit: 2
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 112-270-010
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 364.58
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2017
Sold by
Chen Ethel
Bought by
Lam Brian C and Chen Ethel
Current Estimated Value
$1,193,941

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$207,448
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$986,493

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2015
Sold by
Chen Ethel
Bought by
Chen Ethel

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2012
Closed on
Nov 1, 2012
Sold by
Coyne James F
Bought by
Chen Ethel
Seller's Agent
Wendy Suter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices DrysdaleProperties
Buyer's Agent
Carlos Padilla
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
4.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.89%
Original Mortgage
$412,500
Outstanding Balance
$285,584
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$908,357

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1998
Sold by
Kroopf Stanford S and Kroopf Barbara
Bought by
Chalmers Constance
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lam Brian C -- First American Title Company
Chen Ethel -- None Available
Chen Ethel $550,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Chalmers Constance -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lam Brian C $250,000
Open Chen Ethel $412,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/06/2012 11/06/12 Sold $550,000 +4.8% $382 / Sq Ft
10/12/2012 10/12/12 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2012 10/01/12 For Sale $525,000 -- $365 / 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 $9,329 $677,272 $203,179 $474,093
2023 $9,329 $650,976 $195,291 $455,685
2022 $8,808 $638,212 $191,462 $446,750
2021 $8,669 $625,699 $187,708 $437,991
2020 $8,557 $619,284 $185,784 $433,500
2019 $8,360 $607,142 $182,142 $425,000
2018 $8,135 $595,238 $178,571 $416,667
2017 $8,014 $583,568 $175,070 $408,498
2016 $7,832 $572,127 $171,638 $400,489
2015 $7,727 $563,534 $169,060 $394,474
2014 $7,454 $552,496 $165,749 $386,747
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Wendy Suter

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices DrysdaleProperties

  • Carlos Padilla

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Carlos Padilla

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (650) 947-4746

    94 Total Sales

    Carlos Padilla
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81235963

MLSListings

APN: 112-270-010

California San Mateo County San Carlos 94070 Howard Park

656 Cedar St Unit 1, San Carlos, CA

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