NOT LISTED FOR SALE

753 Independence Ave Mountain View, CA 94043

Monta Loma Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,781,000 - $2,231,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,347 Sq Ft
$1,533/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2013

Last sale price $765,000 $568 Per Sq Ft

Est. 170% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,889/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Granite Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Monta Loma Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Thaddeus Park

About This Home

As of October 2013

Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom spacious 1 story home with elegant kitchen, marble counter-tops and floor, newer cabinets, stainless steel appliances, eat in kitchen, living/dining combo. All 3 bedrooms have access to the patio. Good floor plan & extended deck with permits 9 years ago. Call for offers date this week Tuesday September 24, 13 at 3:PM

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ana Palma

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01209648 Listed on: 09/16/2013

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Marian Chaney

All Star Investments, Inc. License #01937247

All Star Investments, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,263

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Zoning described as CS

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,347 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Granite
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 147-12-063

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,263

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 67
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 567.93
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1347
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Top Coordinate: F
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: F2
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Zoning Description: CS
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Trash Compactor, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1347
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Granite
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Utility Room, Formal Entry, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: No Garage, No Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s)

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Monta Loma Elementary
  • Middle School: Crittenden Middle
  • High School: Mountain View High
  • High School: 266
  • Elementary School: 1084
  • Middle School: 1083

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 147-12-063
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 570.90
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6720.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6720.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6720.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6720.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Monta Loma Elementary
  • High School Text: Mountain View High
  • Middle School Text: Crittenden Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2016
Sold by
Hicken Chris and Hicken Lihong
Bought by
Hicken Lihong and Hicken Chris
Current Estimated Value
$2,065,290

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Outstanding Balance
$514,139
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,651,761

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2016
Sold by
Hicken Christopher and Hicken Lihong
Bought by
Lihong & Chris Hicken Revocable Trust and Hicken Chris

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2014
Sold by
Galeno Alejandro and Galeno Maria
Bought by
Hicken Christopher and Hicken Lihong

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2013
Closed on
Oct 22, 2013
Sold by
Galeno Alejandro and Galeno Maria
Bought by
Hicken Christopher and Hicken Lihong
Seller's Agent
Ana Palma
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marian Chaney
All Star Investments, Inc.
List Price
$769,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.12%
Original Mortgage
$76,500
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2001
Sold by
Galeno Alejandro and Herrera Gerardo Galeno
Bought by
Galeno Alejandro and Galeno Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,000
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1997
Sold by
Garcia Ralph W and Garcia Frank J
Bought by
Garcia Ralph W and Garcia Wallace J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,700
Interest Rate
7.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1997
Sold by
Galeno Maria
Bought by
Galeno Alejandro

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,700
Interest Rate
7.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1997
Sold by
Garcia Ralph W and Garcia James F
Bought by
Galeno Alejandro and Herrera Gerardo Galeno

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,700
Interest Rate
7.58%
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
Hicken Lihong -- None Available
Hicken Chris -- None Available
Lihong & Chris Hicken Revocable Trust -- None Available
Hicken Christopher -- First American Title
Hicken Christopher $765,000 First American Title Company
Galeno Alejandro -- Chicago Title Co
Herrera Gerardo Galeno -- Chicago Title Co
Garcia Ralph W -- North American Title
Galeno Alejandro -- North American Title Co
Galeno Alejandro $220,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hicken Chris $625,500
Previous Owner Hicken Christopher $76,500
Previous Owner Hicken Christopher $573,750
Previous Owner Galeno Alejandro $266,000
Previous Owner Galeno Alejandro $197,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2013 10/29/13 Sold $765,000 -0.5% $568 / Sq Ft
09/29/2013 09/29/13 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2013 09/16/13 For Sale $769,000 -- $571 / 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 $11,263 $937,770 $468,885 $468,885
2024 $11,263 $919,384 $459,692 $459,692
2023 $11,117 $901,358 $450,679 $450,679
2022 $11,084 $883,686 $441,843 $441,843
2021 $10,824 $866,360 $433,180 $433,180
2020 $10,761 $857,478 $428,739 $428,739
2019 $10,291 $840,666 $420,333 $420,333
2018 $10,200 $824,184 $412,092 $412,092
2017 $9,740 $808,024 $404,012 $404,012
2016 $9,461 $792,182 $396,091 $396,091
2015 $9,220 $780,284 $390,142 $390,142
2014 $9,109 $765,000 $382,500 $382,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Ana Palma

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Marian Chaney

    All Star Investments, Inc.

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81334310

MLSListings

APN: 147-12-063

California Santa Clara County Mountain View 94043 Monta Loma

753 Independence Ave, Mountain View, CA

This home is located at 753 Independence Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043 since 16 September 2013 and is currently estimated at $2,065,290, approximately $1,533 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 753 Independence Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Monta Loma Elementary School, Crittenden Middle School, and Los Altos High School.

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