NOT LISTED FOR SALE

656 Downing Ave San Jose, CA 95128

Fruitdale Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,572,000 - $1,753,885

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,281 Sq Ft
$1,289/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 23, 2016

Last sale price $889,000 $694 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,143/month

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Granite Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Del Mar High School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of December 2016

Renovated 2 bedrooms, 2 bath home features Huge 9,900 square feet lot plus a 636 Square feet detached garage. Plenty of space for additions. Centrally located

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Fordyce

Team Fordyce License #00216674 Listed on: 09/21/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Isabella H Jin

Allegro Real Estate Investments, Inc. License #01248580

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,716

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 9,888 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1-5

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,281 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 282-12-018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,716

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 58
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1281
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Zoning Description: R1-5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1281
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - Above Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Campbell Union High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 282-12-018
  • Lot Acres: 0.2270
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9900.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9900.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Campbell Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2016
Closed on
Dec 16, 2016
Sold by
Kassell Valerie J
Bought by
Ai Linda F
Seller's Agent
Larry Fordyce
Team Fordyce
Buyer's Agent
Isabella H Jin
Allegro Real Estate Investments, Inc.
List Price
$919,000
Sold Price
$889,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-3.26%
Current Estimated Value
$1,651,721

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$762,721
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.40%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2016
Closed on
Nov 10, 2016
Sold by
Kassell Robert B
Bought by
Kassell Valerie J
Seller's Agent
Larry Fordyce
Team Fordyce
Buyer's Agent
Isabella H Jin
Allegro Real Estate Investments, Inc.
List Price
$919,000
Sold Price
$889,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-3.26%

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
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2012
Closed on
Mar 14, 2012
Sold by
Hannaz Inc
Bought by
Kassell Robert B and Kassell Valerie J
Seller's Agent
Kamran Pourshams
Century 21 Real Estate Alliance Inc
Buyer's Agent
Bjorn Haaberg
All Real Needs Inc
List Price
$529,900
Sold Price
$549,000
Premium/Discount to List
$19,100
3.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.66%
Original Mortgage
$535,082
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2011
Sold by
Ennis Judy Ann
Bought by
Hannaz Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1996
Sold by
Lamar Robert H and Lamar Bonnie J
Bought by
Ennis Judy Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
8.01%
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
Ai Linda F $889,000 Old Republic Title Company
Kassell Valerie J -- Old Republic Title Company
Kassell Robert B $549,000 Chicago Title Company
Hannaz Inc $390,100 National Title Ins Of Ny Inc
Ennis Judy Ann $225,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lai Linda F $389,000
Closed Ai Linda F $417,000
Previous Owner Kassell Robert B $145,000
Previous Owner Kassell Robert B $520,000
Previous Owner Kassell Robert B $13,500
Previous Owner Kassell Robert B $526,000
Previous Owner Kassell Robert B $535,082
Previous Owner Ennis Judy Ann $359,000
Previous Owner Ennis Judy Ann $180,000
Closed Ennis Judy Ann $22,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2016 12/23/16 Sold $889,000 0.0% $694 / Sq Ft
11/14/2016 11/14/16 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2016 10/11/16 Price Changed $889,000 -3.3% $694 / Sq Ft
09/21/2016 09/21/16 For Sale $919,000 +67.4% $717 / Sq Ft
03/20/2012 03/20/12 Sold $549,000 +1.7% $429 / Sq Ft
02/17/2012 02/17/12 Price Changed $539,900 +1.9% $421 / Sq Ft
02/17/2012 02/17/12 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2012 02/09/12 For Sale $529,900 -- $414 / 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 $13,716 $1,031,754 $722,228 $309,526
2024 $13,716 $1,011,524 $708,067 $303,457
2023 $13,466 $991,691 $694,184 $297,507
2022 $13,373 $972,247 $680,573 $291,674
2021 $13,124 $953,184 $667,229 $285,955
2020 $12,788 $943,411 $660,388 $283,023
2019 $12,635 $924,914 $647,440 $277,474
2018 $12,290 $906,780 $634,746 $272,034
2017 $12,138 $889,000 $622,300 $266,700
2016 $8,059 $582,507 $407,756 $174,751
2015 $7,948 $573,759 $401,632 $172,127
2014 $7,334 $562,521 $393,765 $168,756
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Larry Fordyce

    Team Fordyce

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  • I

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Isabella H Jin

    Allegro Real Estate Investments, Inc.

    (408) 656-0388

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Isabella H Jin
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  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kamran Pourshams

    Century 21 Real Estate Alliance Inc

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Bjorn Haaberg

    All Real Needs Inc

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81615472

MLSListings

APN: 282-12-018

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95128 Fruitdale

656 Downing Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 656 Downing Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 since 21 September 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,651,721, approximately $1,289 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 656 Downing Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Del Mar High School, Sherman Oaks Elementary School, and Blackford Elementary.

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