NOT LISTED FOR SALE

779 N 5th St San Jose, CA 95112

Japantown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,339,000 - $1,421,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,500 Sq Ft
$909/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 28, 2015

Last sale price $811,000 $541 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,244/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2015

Charming Spanish style home on Japantown’s best street! Remodeled, spacious eat in kitchen features slab granite counters, stainless steel appliances, gas cook top, wood cabinets (fridge stays). Living areas all large and sunny. Hardwood floors in most of home. Many classic features: inviting front porch, speakeasy in front door, iron grillwork on mail slot, and beautifully tiled bathroom. Eco-friendly washer & drier set stay. Exquisite backyard, custom landscaping by master gardeners. Open 1-4 4-11 & 12.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Pope-Handy

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01153805 Listed on: 04/06/2015

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Jerry Hill

RE/MAX Santa Clara Valley License #00604214

RE/MAX Santa Clara Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,558

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 7,013 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Alarm System
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 249-03-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,558

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Spanish
  • Age: 76
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1500
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Zoning Description: R2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1500
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Laundry Room
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 249-03-006
  • Lot Acres: 0.1610
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7000.00

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
Apr 6, 2015
Closed on
Mar 20, 2015
Sold by
Sydow Michael T and Craig Ruth E
Bought by
Mobilia Anthony J and Batchelder Cynthia L
Seller's Agent
Mary Pope-Handy
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Jerry Hill
RE/MAX Santa Clara Valley
List Price
$720,000
Sold Price
$811,000
Premium/Discount to List
$91,000
12.64%
Current Estimated Value
$1,362,878

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$551,878
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.08%
Original Mortgage
$608,250
Outstanding Balance
$469,423
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$889,664

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2007
Sold by
E & T Properties Llc
Bought by
Sydow Michael E and Craig Ruth E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 1997
Sold by
Fukumura Roy T and Fukumura Mitsuru
Bought by
E & T Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1996
Sold by
Fukumura Toriko Trust and Roy T
Bought by
Nagatoishi May and Fukumura Mitsuru
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
Mobilia Anthony J $811,000 Chicago Title Company
Sydow Michael E $620,000 North American Title Company
E & T Properties Llc $185,000 --
Nagatoishi May -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mobilia Anthony J $608,250
Previous Owner Craig Ruth E $395,800
Previous Owner Sydow Michael E $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2015 04/28/15 Sold $811,000 +12.6% $541 / Sq Ft
04/14/2015 04/14/15 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2015 04/06/15 For Sale $720,000 -- $480 / 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 $12,558 $974,690 $600,920 $373,770
2024 $12,558 $955,580 $589,138 $366,442
2023 $12,316 $936,844 $577,587 $359,257
2022 $12,197 $918,475 $566,262 $352,213
2021 $11,943 $900,466 $555,159 $345,307
2020 $11,673 $891,234 $549,467 $341,767
2019 $11,421 $873,760 $538,694 $335,066
2018 $11,305 $856,629 $528,132 $328,497
2017 $11,214 $839,833 $517,777 $322,056
2016 $11,023 $823,367 $507,625 $315,742
2015 $8,995 $645,000 $387,000 $258,000
2014 -- $569,000 $341,400 $227,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Pope-Handy

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Mary Pope-Handy

    Sereno Group

    (408) 204-7673

    41 Total Sales

    Mary Pope-Handy
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jerry Hill

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81458509

MLSListings

APN: 249-03-006

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95112 Japantown

779 N 5th St, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 779 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112 since 06 April 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,362,878, approximately $908 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 779 N 5th St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Muwekma Ohlone Middle, San Jose High School, and Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School.

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