NOT LISTED FOR SALE

685 E Taylor St San Jose, CA 95112

Luna Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,241,000 - $1,315,519

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,360 Sq Ft
$942/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 10, 2018

Last sale price $1,045,000 $768 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,954/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of May 2018

Warm & inviting classic craftsman bungalow has been marvelously maintained in keeping with its heritage! Spacious living room has a wood-burning fireplace with built-ins on each side. Updated kitchen features granite slab countertops, glass tile backsplash, large walk-in pantry/desk area, decorative lighting fixtures & vintage gas oven range. Indoor laundry adjacent to kitchen has hookups, utility sink & storage cabinets. Other original features include multi-pane windows, gleaming hardwood floors, crystal doorknobs, handsome moulding & various built-ins. Modern conveniences include central A/C, owned solar panels & whole-house fan. Detached 1 car garage has additional room off the back. The park-like backyard is ideal for outdoor fun & entertaining! Enjoy mature landscape, large shade tree, brick patio, raised garden beds, expansive lawn & 2 decks w/sitting areas. All of this PLUS close proximity to community park, Japantown, communte access points & more. Downtown living at its best!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Barber

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #70005796 Listed on: 04/19/2018

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

George Saghafian

Realty One Group Infinity License #01432785

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 6,961 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R2

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,360 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 249-13-043

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1360
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Zoning Description: R2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry
  • Living Sq Ft: 1360
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC, Whole House / Attic Fan
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 249-13-043
  • Lot Acres: 0.1598
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6962.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6962.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Solar Power, Whole House Fan

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2018
Closed on
May 7, 2018
Sold by
Tena Kellins Sonia
Bought by
Kumaran Ranjith and Pachagounder Anita
Seller's Agent
Mark Barber
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
George Saghafian
Realty One Group Infinity
List Price
$948,888
Sold Price
$1,045,000
Premium/Discount to List
$96,112
10.13%
Current Estimated Value
$1,281,380

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$236,380
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2007
Sold by
Tena Kellins Sonia and Tena Kellins Sonja
Bought by
Tena Kellins Sonia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2004
Sold by
Kellins Herbert Roy
Bought by
Tena Kellins Sonia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$376,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2004
Sold by
Hendricks Christopher W and Hendricks Jennifer D
Bought by
Tena Kellins Sonja

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$376,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2000
Sold by
Hendricks Christopher W
Bought by
Hendricks Christopher W and Hendricks Jennifer D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1999
Sold by
Candelaria Linda Ann and Candelaria Juan
Bought by
Hendricks Christopher W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,600
Interest Rate
6.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1995
Sold by
Sewall Scott Robert
Bought by
Candelaria Juan and Candelaria Linda Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Interest Rate
7.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1993
Sold by
Duarte Anne M
Bought by
Sewall Scott Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
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
Kumaran Ranjith $1,045,000 Cornerstone Title Co
Tena Kellins Sonia -- Fidelity National Title Co
Tena Kellins Sonia -- Commonwealth Land Title
Tena Kellins Sonja $470,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Hendricks Christopher W -- --
Hendricks Christopher W $279,500 Alliance Title Company
Candelaria Juan $199,000 All Cal Title Company
Sewall Scott Robert $180,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Tena Kellins Sonia $455,000
Previous Owner Tena Kellins Sonja $376,000
Previous Owner Hendricks Christopher W $209,600
Previous Owner Candelaria Juan $189,000
Previous Owner Sewall Scott Robert $171,000
Closed Hendricks Christopher W $41,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/10/2018 05/10/18 Sold $1,045,000 +10.1% $768 / Sq Ft
04/25/2018 04/25/18 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2018 04/19/18 For Sale $948,888 -- $698 / 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 $15,049 $1,189,025 $910,261 $278,764
2024 $15,049 $1,165,712 $892,413 $273,299
2023 $14,772 $1,142,856 $874,915 $267,941
2022 $14,634 $1,120,448 $857,760 $262,688
2021 $14,346 $1,098,480 $840,942 $257,538
2020 $14,035 $1,087,218 $832,320 $254,898
2019 $13,741 $1,065,900 $816,000 $249,900
2018 $8,071 $587,284 $411,101 $176,183
2017 $7,999 $575,770 $403,041 $172,729
2016 $7,828 $564,482 $395,139 $169,343
2015 $7,771 $556,004 $389,204 $166,800
2014 $6,771 $500,500 $350,400 $150,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Barber

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Mark Barber

    Sereno Group

    (408) 290-0072

    1 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Mark Barber
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    George Saghafian

    Realty One Group Infinity

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81701490

MLSListings

APN: 249-13-043

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95112 Luna Park

685 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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