NOT LISTED FOR SALE

841 Menker Ave San Jose, CA 95128

Fruitdale Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,551,000 - $1,711,644

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,636 Sq Ft
$992/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 28, 2016

Last sale price $900,000 $550 Per Sq Ft

Est. 87% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,430/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Eichler Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Del Mar High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Sherman Oaks Community Center and Playground

About This Home

As of July 2016

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Eichler w/Green Home Upgrades in Rose Glen. $90,000+ upgrades invested. Live in a piece of art, an environment that blends the living inside and out. Eichler Lauan mahogany panel walls w/floor to ceiling glass windows. Solar Panels OWNED/PAID, Electric bill as low as $4.98 per month! New Central A/C & Heating system. New Dura-Foam Cool Roofing/gutters, Solaredge monitor/inverter w/WIFI, tankless water heater, dual pane windows, & new electric panel w/220V/40Amps outlet for your CAR CHARGER. 2 Nest Thermostats. Kitchen granite counters w gorgeous red tile backsplash. Stylishly remodeled hall bathroom. Flooring includes Brazilian Cherry Hardwood, tile and cork. Professionally landscaped with sprinkler systems, lawn, hedge of David Austin roses, variety of citrus trees, privet hedge, palm trees, picket fence, tree house & sunny garden. Enjoy entertaining on the new Ipe Deck, w/blue LED lighting. Front fenced gate Atrium area. Night Owl Cameral System w/8 cameras.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeni L. Pfeiffer

Legacy Real Estate & Associates License #01709666 Listed on: 05/18/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Holt

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01897706

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,593

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 6,011 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Mostly Level
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1-8

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Eichler Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Foam Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,636 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Entertainment System
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bonus Room
  • Garden Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Sustainable
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Smart Home
  • Monitored

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 282-39-041

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,593

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary, Eichler, Modern / High Tech
  • Age: 63
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1636
  • 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 "L"
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Electric
  • Living Sq Ft: 1636
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Video / Audio System
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Sustainable Materials, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Flat / Low Pitch, Foam, Tar and Gravel
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Parking Area

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Video / Audio System

Schools

  • School District: Campbell Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 282-39-041
  • Lot Acres: 0.1380
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5993.86
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5993.86

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Smart Home System, Solar Power, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Campbell Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2016
Closed on
Jul 22, 2016
Sold by
Milden Jessica Lori
Bought by
Milden Kevin Charles
Seller's Agent
Jeni L. Pfeiffer
Legacy Real Estate & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Scott Holt
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$940,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-4.26%
Current Estimated Value
$1,682,813

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$782,813
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.33%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Outstanding Balance
$581,746
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,124,439

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2011
Sold by
Hunter Kathy
Bought by
Steffens Matthias and Biedermann Julia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$511,691
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2008
Sold by
Kim William C
Bought by
Hunter Kathy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2003
Sold by
Kirn William C and Hunter Kathy
Bought by
Hunter Kathy and Kirn William C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$263,000
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 1997
Sold by
Rushin Rose M
Bought by
Kirn William and Hunter Kathy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
7.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 1995
Sold by
Rushin Rose M
Bought by
Rushin Rose M
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
Milden Kevin Charles -- Fidelity National Title Co
Milden Kevin Charles $900,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Steffens Matthias $525,000 Old Republic Title Company
Hunter Kathy -- Old Republic Title Company
Hunter Kathy -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Kirn William $242,000 All Cal Title Company
Rushin Rose M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Milden Kevin Charles $720,000
Previous Owner Steffens Matthias $486,000
Previous Owner Steffens Matthias $511,691
Previous Owner Hunter Kathy $360,000
Previous Owner Hunter Kathy $263,000
Previous Owner Hunter Kathy $226,000
Previous Owner Kirn William $16,000
Previous Owner Kirn William $214,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2016 07/28/16 Sold $900,000 +0.1% $550 / Sq Ft
06/22/2016 06/22/16 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2016 06/14/16 Price Changed $899,000 -4.4% $550 / Sq Ft
05/18/2016 05/18/16 For Sale $940,000 -- $575 / 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
2024 $14,593 $1,024,041 $716,830 $307,211
2023 $14,313 $1,003,963 $702,775 $301,188
2022 $14,182 $984,279 $688,996 $295,283
2021 $13,882 $964,981 $675,487 $289,494
2020 $12,993 $955,087 $668,561 $286,526
2019 $12,835 $936,360 $655,452 $280,908
2018 $12,484 $918,000 $642,600 $275,400
2017 $12,330 $900,000 $630,000 $270,000
2016 $7,866 $568,185 $395,024 $173,161
2015 $7,757 $559,651 $389,091 $170,560
2014 $7,090 $548,689 $381,470 $167,219
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jeni L. Pfeiffer

    Legacy Real Estate & Associates

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Scott Holt

    Sereno Group

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81586335

MLSListings

APN: 282-39-041

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95128 Fruitdale

841 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 841 Menker Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 since 18 May 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,623,161, approximately $992 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 841 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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