NOT LISTED FOR SALE

688 Monroe St Santa Clara, CA 95050

Downtown Santa Clara Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,905,000 - $2,442,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,783 Sq Ft
$768/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 31, 2020

Last sale price $1,580,000 $568 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,138 / mo

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room
  • C. W. Haman Elementary School Rated A-
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Double Oven

About This Home

As of July 2020

Circa 1890! Fabulous opportunity located in the heart of the Old Quad, just a short distance from SCU! This home has been in the same family for 80 years! Ideal for a growing family to move into or investment with numerous rental options. The main floor is approx 1556 sf, upstairs approx 1227 sf and basement (not inc in sf) is 502 sf (currently tenant occupied at 1350/month). So many options. Super bright and cheerful floorplan with enormous sun-filled dining room which opens to lovely living room. The kitchen and family rooms are open and the perfect gathering place for family and friends! Master suite on main level as well as mud room and laundry. Upstairs you will find three generous sized bedrooms with one being a full studio apartment with room for dining, kitchenette and a full bath. There is an additional laundry area upstairs adjacent to the bedrooms 3 and 4. Unbelievable location close to SCU, Levi/Avaya Stadiums, major tech, freeways,SJC and more! https://tinyurl.com/yauvyc75

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brenda Miller

Compass License #00804691 Listed on: 05/14/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1891

Lot Details

  • 7,209

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,783 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Additional Features

  • 7,209 Sq Ft Lot
  • Baseboard Heating

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1891

Lot Details

7,209 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2783
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1891

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2783
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, More Than One Primary Bedroom
  • Laundry: Inside, Upper Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Formal Entry, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Half On Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tub In Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Concrete Perimeter, Post And Pier
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Guest / Visitor Parking, No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Room For Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • High School: 408

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1655
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7209.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7209.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,138,441

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2020
Closed on
Jul 17, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brenda Miller
Compass
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$1,776,000
Sold Price
$1,580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$196,000
-11.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.12%
Original Mortgage
$1,156,097
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
$1,541,500 Old Republic Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,156,097
Previous Owner $40,955
Previous Owner $17,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $1,580,000 -4.2% $568 / Sq Ft
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2020 06/18/20 Price Changed $1,650,000 -7.1% $593 / Sq Ft
05/14/2020 05/14/20 For Sale $1,776,000 -- $638 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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
2026 $4,622 $404,100 $288,400 $115,700
2025 $4,092 $378,400 $270,000 $108,400
2024 $4,092 $346,900 $247,600 $99,300
2023 $4,714 $396,800 $283,200 $113,600
2022 $6,557 $551,700 $393,700 $158,000
2021 $6,282 $520,200 $371,200 $149,000
2020 $785 $53,807 $22,363 $31,444
2019 $703 $52,753 $21,925 $30,828
2018 $663 $51,720 $21,496 $30,224
2017 $662 $50,707 $21,075 $29,632
2016 $716 $49,713 $20,662 $29,051
2015 $711 $48,967 $20,352 $28,615
2014 $663 $48,009 $19,954 $28,055
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Brenda Miller

    Compass

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81792452

MLSListings

APN: 269-36-004

California Santa Clara County Santa Clara 95050 Downtown Santa Clara

688 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA

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