NOT LISTED FOR SALE

820 Menker Ave San Jose, CA 95128

Fruitdale Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,427,000 - $1,644,213

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,239 Sq Ft
$1,227/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 25, 2018

Last sale price $1,230,000 $993 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,820/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eichler Home
  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile Countertops
  • Del Mar High School Rated A-
  • Skylights
  • 4-minute walk to Sherman Oaks Community Center and Playground

About This Home

As of June 2018

Charming Eichler Home in San Joses Rose Glen Neighborhood. Bonus Studio with Full Bath (not included in living space sq footage). Built in 1953 by renowned MCM builder Joseph Eichler. Elegant living area with Anderson dual pane french doors leading to the backyard and wood burning fireplace. Inviting kitchen with wood cabinetry, adjoining dining area, and GE glass cooktop stove/oven and overhead microwave/vent/light. Bright master with mirrored closet doors, Hunter Bay ceiling fan, and Anderson dual pane French doors leading to the backyard.Travertine tile floors. Studio with fresh paint and carpeting, full bath, kitchenette, separate entrance and private patio with locked gate. Low-maintenance, drought-resistant landscaping in front yard with drip irrigation. Backyard with concrete patio, Japanese Maple, Yucca tree, and storage shed. Convenient commute access to 280, 17 and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station. Minutes to downtown San Jose, downtown Willow Glen, and San Jose City College

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erdal Team

Sereno Group License #70010010 Listed on: 05/11/2018

Sereno Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Eng

Redfin License #01759579

Redfin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,607

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 6,011 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Eichler Home
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,239 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Radiant Floor
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Additional Homes

  • 369 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 282-39-022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,607

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Eichler
  • Age: 65
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 369
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1239
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Zoning Description: R1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1239
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Travertine
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Radiant Floors
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Campbell Union High
  • Elementary School: Sherman Oaks Elementary
  • Middle School: Monroe Middle
  • High School: Del Mar High
  • High School: 239
  • Elementary School: 65
  • Middle School: 60

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 282-39-022
  • Lot Acres: 0.1380
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6012.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6012.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Studio/Storage

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Campbell Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Sherman Oaks Elementary
  • High School Text: Del Mar High
  • Middle School Text: Monroe Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2018
Closed on
Jun 15, 2018
Sold by
Smith Albert D and Smith Celeste
Bought by
Howarth James A and Howarth Lynne S
Seller's Agent
Erdal Team
Sereno Group
Buyer's Agent
Chad Eng
Redfin
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-5.02%
Current Estimated Value
$1,520,553

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$290,553
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.00%
Original Mortgage
$984,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2015
Sold by
Smith Albert D and Smith Celeste
Bought by
The Albert & Celeste Smith Family Trust and Smith Celeste

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2008
Sold by
Smith Albert David
Bought by
Smith Albert David and Smith Celeste

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1999
Sold by
Smith Albert D
Bought by
Smith Albert David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,000
Interest Rate
7.7%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1996
Sold by
Banks William G and Banks Lorraine L
Bought by
Smith Albert D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,880
Interest Rate
6.98%
Mortgage Type
VA
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
Howarth James A $1,230,000 First American Title
The Albert & Celeste Smith Family Trust -- None Available
Smith Albert David -- Fidelity National Title Co
Smith Albert David -- North American Title Co
Smith Albert D $196,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Howarth James A $904,000
Closed Howarth James A $984,000
Previous Owner Smith Albert David $310,000
Previous Owner Smith Albert David $331,000
Previous Owner Smith Albert David $347,000
Previous Owner Smith Albert David $345,000
Previous Owner Smith Albert David $15,000
Previous Owner Smith Albert David $315,000
Previous Owner Smith Albert David $300,000
Previous Owner Smith Albert David $36,000
Previous Owner Smith Albert David $240,000
Previous Owner Smith Albert D $32,900
Previous Owner Smith Albert D $201,880
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2018 06/25/18 Sold $1,230,000 +3.5% $993 / Sq Ft
05/30/2018 05/30/18 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2018 05/21/18 Price Changed $1,188,000 -8.3% $959 / Sq Ft
05/11/2018 05/11/18 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $1,045 / 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 $18,607 $1,455,384 $1,194,718 $260,666
2024 $18,607 $1,426,848 $1,171,293 $255,555
2023 $16,372 $1,240,000 $1,017,900 $222,100
2022 $18,113 $1,369,346 $1,125,811 $243,535
2021 $17,602 $1,326,291 $1,103,737 $222,554
2020 $16,890 $1,289,612 $1,092,420 $197,192
2019 $16,581 $1,254,600 $1,071,000 $183,600
2018 $5,012 $306,949 $200,307 $106,642
2017 $4,943 $300,931 $196,380 $104,551
2016 $4,676 $295,031 $192,530 $102,501
2015 $4,608 $290,601 $189,639 $100,962
2014 $4,072 $284,910 $185,925 $98,985
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Erdal Team

    Sereno Group

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Chad Eng

    Redfin

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81705077

MLSListings

APN: 282-39-022

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95128 Fruitdale

820 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 820 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 since 11 May 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,520,553, approximately $1,227 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 820 Menker Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Del Mar High School, Sherman Oaks Elementary School, and Blackford Elementary.

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