NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Birch Ln San Jose, CA 95127

Alum Rock Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $915,000 - $1,109,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,224 Sq Ft
$852/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 17, 2015

Last sale price $580,000 $474 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,505/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Granite Countertops
  • Tile Flooring
  • Dining Area
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2015

Classic ranch home in Pleasant Ridge Manor area of Alum Rock***Kitchen features granite counters | Oak cabinets | tile flooring | gas range | built-in microwave**Adjacent dining area with sliding glass doors leading to back patio**Master Suite w/ updated enclosed tile shower**Living room w/ wood burning fireplace***Attached 2 car garage w/ workbench**Huge back yard | Covered patio w/ many possibilities for entertaining or possible pool***Minutes to S.J. Country Club, Alum Rock Park and Lake Cunningham**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roger Cummings

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01203853 Listed on: 07/14/2015

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Khalid Mahmud

Christina Nguyen Realty License #01812087

Christina Nguyen Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,384

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 7,971 Sq Ft Lot
  • Mostly Level
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 484-18-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,384

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 68
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1224
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1224
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, On Street, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace, Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School: Russo/McEntee Academy
  • Middle School: Sheppard
  • High School: James Lick High
  • High School: 247
  • Elementary School: 37461
  • Middle School: 23

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 484-18-002
  • Lot Acres: 0.1830
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7977.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7977.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: East Side Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Russo/McEntee Academy
  • High School Text: James Lick High
  • Middle School Text: Sheppard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2015
Closed on
Aug 13, 2015
Sold by
Gadberry Kenneth Ty
Bought by
Singh Ashutosh and Bhadauria Saumya
Seller's Agent
Roger Cummings
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Khalid Mahmud
Christina Nguyen Realty
List Price
$515,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
$65,000
12.62%
Current Estimated Value
$1,043,298

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$463,298
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.00%
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2014
Sold by
Gadberry Kenneth Ty
Bought by
Gadberry Kenneth Ty

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$324,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2011
Sold by
Aurora Loan Services Llc
Bought by
Gadberry Kenneth Ty

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,395
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2010
Sold by
Avila Arlene Louise
Bought by
Aurora Loan Services Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2007
Sold by
Avila Arlene L
Bought by
Avila Arlene L and Gadberry Kenneth T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2006
Sold by
Diaz Rafael and Sedano Margarita
Bought by
Avila Arlene L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$535,200
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2002
Sold by
Clark Daniel Patrick and Clark Dennis
Bought by
Diaz Rafael and Sedano Margarita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Interest Rate
5.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1995
Sold by
Bailey Paul J
Bought by
Diaz Rafael and Sedano Margarita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,900
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 1995
Sold by
Parnay Tamara and Bailey Tamara P
Bought by
Diaz Rafael and Sedano Margarita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,900
Interest Rate
7%
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
Singh Ashutosh $580,000 North American Title Company
Gadberry Kenneth Ty -- North American Title Co Inc
Gadberry Kenneth Ty $300,000 Chicago Title Company
Aurora Loan Services Llc $300,000 Accommodation
Avila Arlene L -- None Available
Avila Arlene L $669,000 First American Title Company
Diaz Rafael $327,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Diaz Rafael $81,000 Old Republic Title Company
Diaz Rafael $81,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Singh Ashutosh $405,000
Closed Singh Ashutosh $464,000
Previous Owner Gadberry Kenneth Ty $324,000
Previous Owner Gadberry Kenneth Ty $291,916
Previous Owner Gadberry Kenneth Ty $292,395
Previous Owner Avila Arlene L $535,200
Previous Owner Diaz Rafael $245,000
Previous Owner Diaz Rafael $230,000
Previous Owner Diaz Rafael $156,500
Previous Owner Diaz Rafael $153,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/17/2015 08/17/15 Sold $580,000 +12.6% $474 / Sq Ft
07/22/2015 07/22/15 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2015 07/14/15 For Sale $515,000 -- $421 / 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 $10,384 $686,594 $446,287 $240,307
2024 $10,384 $673,133 $437,537 $235,596
2023 $10,185 $659,935 $428,958 $230,977
2022 $9,990 $646,997 $420,548 $226,449
2021 $9,564 $634,311 $412,302 $222,009
2020 $9,386 $627,808 $408,075 $219,733
2019 $9,131 $615,499 $400,074 $215,425
2018 $9,015 $603,431 $392,230 $211,201
2017 $9,053 $591,600 $384,540 $207,060
2016 $8,540 $580,000 $377,000 $203,000
2015 $5,289 $313,530 $203,795 $109,735
2014 $4,806 $307,389 $199,803 $107,586
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Roger Cummings

    Sereno Group

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Khalid Mahmud

    Christina Nguyen Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81484196

MLSListings

APN: 484-18-002

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95127 Alum Rock

8 Birch Ln, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 8 Birch Ln, San Jose, CA 95127 since 14 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,043,298, approximately $852 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 8 Birch Ln is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Russo / McEntee Academy, William Sheppard Middle School, and James Lick High School.

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