Chin Fong
Cornerstone Realty and Mortgage
(510) 939-7684
138 Total Sales
1 in Checkers
$765,000 Price
75 Melrose Ave San Jose, CA 95116
Checkers Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
877
Sq Ft
5,271
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Mountain View
- Marble Countertops
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Balcony
- Bathtub with Shower
About This Home
As of July 2026Charming 2-Bedroom Home with detached ADU. This 877 square foot single-family home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, set on a 5,249 square foot lot. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors in the living room, hallway and bedrooms, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen features upgraded cabinets and countertops, along with a tile floor, making meal preparation a pleasure. The detached garage was upgraded to a 1bed/ 1bath ADU. This property provides a comfortable living space within San Jose. Consider this home as a wonderful place to settle in and enjoy the conveniences of the area.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Intero Real Estate Services License #01804940 Listed on: 05/28/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1950
Lot Details
- North Facing Home
- Kennel or Dog Run
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Wood Fence
- Chain Link Fence
- Level Lot
- Back Yard
- Zoning described as R2
Property Views
- Mountain
- Neighborhood
Home Design
- Fixer Upper
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 877 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Crawl Space
- Laundry Located Outside
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Marble Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
Parking
- 3 Parking Spaces
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 220 Volts
Additional Features
- Balcony
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 481-11-062
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 28, 2026
Closed on
Jun 25, 2026
Sold by
Rodrigues Caetano Antonio
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jill Ballard
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Adriana Arteaga
Fireside Realty
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Views
43
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.70%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Outstanding Balance
$678,774
Interest Rate
6.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$175,765
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 14, 2006
Sold by
Caetano Antonio R
Bought by
Caetano Antonio R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 24, 2003
Sold by
Caetano Rosa M
Bought by
Caetano Antonio R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 11, 2001
Sold by
Caetano Antonio R and Caetano Rosa M
Bought by
Caetano Antonio R and Caetano Rosa M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$262,500
Interest Rate
6.91%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 1, 1995
Sold by
Gonzalez Dolores
Bought by
Caetano Antonio R and Caetano Rosa M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 15, 1994
Sold by
Gonzalez Dolores A
Bought by
Gonzalez Dolores
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Chin Fong
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Tony Vo
Tony Vo
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(650) 412-6931
74 Total Sales
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$595,000 Price
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Triet Nguyen
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64 Total Sales
2 in Checkers
$585K - $720K Price Range
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Hebe Li
Hebe Li
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96 Total Sales
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$710,000 Price
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Yolanda Zhang
Yolanda Zhang
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40 Total Sales
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$645,000 Price
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Edward Ong
Edward Ong
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(669) 200-0582
82 Total Sales
2 in Checkers
$560K - $580K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $850,000 | Fidelity National Title Compan | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Alliance Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Alliance Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $150,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Ins | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $680,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $405,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $75,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $262,500 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2026 07/08/26 | Sold | $850,000 | 0.0% | $969 / Sq Ft |
| 06/06/2026 06/06/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/28/2026 05/28/26 | For Sale | $850,000 | -- | $969 / 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 | $5,985 | $326,291 | $171,370 | $154,921 |
| 2025 | $5,985 | $319,894 | $168,010 | $151,884 |
| 2024 | $5,757 | $313,622 | $164,716 | $148,906 |
| 2023 | $5,602 | $307,474 | $161,487 | $145,987 |
| 2022 | $5,526 | $301,446 | $158,321 | $143,125 |
| 2021 | $5,336 | $295,536 | $155,217 | $140,319 |
| 2020 | $5,113 | $292,507 | $153,626 | $138,881 |
| 2019 | $4,953 | $286,772 | $150,614 | $136,158 |
| 2018 | $4,870 | $281,150 | $147,661 | $133,489 |
| 2017 | $4,809 | $275,638 | $144,766 | $130,872 |
| 2016 | $4,646 | $270,234 | $141,928 | $128,306 |
| 2015 | $4,605 | $266,176 | $139,797 | $126,379 |
| 2014 | $3,792 | $260,963 | $137,059 | $123,904 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jill Ballard
Seller's Agent in 2026
Jill Ballard
Intero Real Estate Services
(408) 828-6759
2 in this area
35 Total Sales
-
Adriana Arteaga
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Adriana Arteaga
Fireside Realty
(408) 472-6762
3 in this area
62 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML82048879
APN: 481-11-062
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