NOT LISTED FOR SALE

678 Morse St San Jose, CA 95126

Shasta Hanchett Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,552,000 - $3,050,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,016 Sq Ft
$912/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 23, 2015

Last sale price $1,625,000 $539 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,961/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marble Flooring
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Marble Countertops
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of September 2015

Large 4 bdrm, 3 full bath, home on one of the most prestigious streets in the Rose Garden neighborhood. Remodeled in 1990 by DeMattei Construction. Recent updates include refinished hardwood floors, new carpet, new interior paint in kitchen, family room, office, master bedroom & bath, and new water heater. Professionally landscaped with built-in gas BBQ island & in-ground fountain in the backyard. Side patio & upstairs balcony brings the outdoors in. Close to Valley Fair, Santana Row, highways 880/101/280.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Loretta Mosley

Crimson Property Specialists License #01709360 Listed on: 07/13/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Loretta Mosley

Crimson Property Specialists License #01709360 Listed on: 07/13/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,954

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 6,273 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,016 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Marble Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Alarm System

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 261-18-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,954

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 66
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3016
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Marble, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3016
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Upper Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Pass Through, Marble, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Tile
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 261-18-005
  • Lot Acres: 0.1440
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6281.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6281.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star HVAC, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2015
Closed on
Sep 15, 2015
Sold by
Potter Steven
Bought by
Polley Alan and Meshirer Randie
Seller's Agent
Loretta Mosley
Crimson Property Specialists
Buyer's Agent
Loretta Mosley
Crimson Property Specialists
List Price
$1,698,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$73,000
-4.3%
Current Estimated Value
$2,751,881

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,126,881
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2011
Sold by
Cuevas Carol Lynn
Bought by
Potter Steven

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2004
Sold by
Cuevas Carol Lynn
Bought by
Cuevas Carol Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2003
Sold by
Cuevas Carol
Bought by
Cuevas Carol Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$789,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2001
Sold by
Cuevas Carol L
Bought by
Cuevas Carol Lynn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1999
Sold by
Hiura Jerrold A
Bought by
Cuevas Carol L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
7.56%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1999
Sold by
Uchida Aileen R
Bought by
Hiura Jerrold A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
7.56%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Polley Alan $1,625,000 Old Republic Title Company
Potter Steven $1,112,500 Old Republic Title Company
Cuevas Carol Lynn -- North American Title Company
Cuevas Carol -- North American Title Company
Cuevas Carol -- North American Title Company
Cuevas Carol Lynn -- Financial Title Company
Cuevas Carol -- Financial Title Company
Cuevas Carol Lynn -- Santa Clara Land Title Co
Cuevas Carol L $799,000 Chicago Title Co
Hiura Jerrold A -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Potter Steven $300,000
Previous Owner Cuevas Carol Lynn $850,000
Previous Owner Cuevas Carol Lynn $850,000
Previous Owner Cuevas Carol $850,000
Previous Owner Cuevas Carol $789,000
Previous Owner Cuevas Carol L $810,000
Previous Owner Cuevas Carol $210,000
Previous Owner Cuevas Carol L $599,250
Previous Owner Hiura Jerrold A $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/23/2015 09/23/15 Sold $1,625,000 -4.3% $539 / Sq Ft
08/18/2015 08/18/15 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2015 07/13/15 For Sale $1,698,000 -- $563 / 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 $23,954 $1,923,662 $1,442,690 $480,972
2024 $23,954 $1,885,944 $1,414,402 $471,542
2023 $23,531 $1,848,966 $1,386,669 $462,297
2022 $23,299 $1,812,713 $1,359,480 $453,233
2021 $22,851 $1,777,171 $1,332,824 $444,347
2020 $22,321 $1,758,949 $1,319,158 $439,791
2019 $21,844 $1,724,461 $1,293,293 $431,168
2018 $21,636 $1,690,649 $1,267,935 $422,714
2017 $21,472 $1,657,500 $1,243,074 $414,426
2016 $21,209 $1,625,000 $1,218,700 $406,300
2015 $15,644 $1,162,675 $871,928 $290,747
2014 $14,716 $1,139,901 $854,849 $285,052
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Loretta Mosley

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Loretta Mosley

    Crimson Property Specialists

    (408) 507-9544

    4 Total Sales

    Loretta Mosley
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81484819

MLSListings

APN: 261-18-005

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Shasta Hanchett Park

678 Morse St, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 678 Morse St, San Jose, CA 95126 since 13 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $2,751,881, approximately $912 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 678 Morse St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Merritt Trace Elementary, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High.

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