NOT LISTED FOR SALE

848 E California Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086

East Murphy Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,255,000 - $1,369,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
765 Sq Ft
$1,720/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 7, 2016

Last sale price $725,000 $948 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,924 / mo

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Sunnyvale Middle School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of October 2016

Adorable starter home in the heart of Sunnyvale. Though small, there's ample room for expansion and this little gem of a cottage has been fully remodeled and updated. new granite kitchen, bath, newer roof, interior and exterior paint and refinished hardwood floors. Gorgeous new landscape in front too. At this price this house won't last long. It's a great beginning in a house...no HOA fees and expenses. Don't miss it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Minkey

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01073312 Listed on: 07/15/2016

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Shan Saigal

Referral Realty Silicon Valley License #00768704

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Zoning described as R0

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 765 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 205-45-036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

5,009 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 765
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Zoning Description: R0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 765
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 205-45-036
  • Lot Acres: 0.1150
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5000.69
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5000.69

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,316,130

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$505,676
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2016
Closed on
Oct 4, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jim Minkey
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shan Saigal
Referral Realty Silicon Valley
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$725,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.31%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,460
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Assumption
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Members Title
-- Members Title
-- None Available
$725,000 Lawyers Title Company
$173,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $505,676
Previous Owner $580,000
Previous Owner $176,460
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/07/2016 10/07/16 Sold $725,000 0.0% $948 / Sq Ft
07/29/2016 07/29/16 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2016 07/15/16 For Sale $725,000 -- $948 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $9,777 $841,419 $818,210 $23,209
2024 $9,777 $824,921 $802,167 $22,754
2023 $9,688 $808,747 $786,439 $22,308
2022 $9,538 $792,890 $771,019 $21,871
2021 $9,448 $777,344 $755,901 $21,443
2020 $9,329 $769,375 $748,151 $21,224
2019 $9,123 $754,290 $733,482 $20,808
2018 $8,943 $739,500 $719,100 $20,400
2017 $8,828 $725,000 $705,000 $20,000
2016 $3,125 $248,374 $99,347 $149,027
2015 $3,140 $244,644 $97,855 $146,789
2014 $3,082 $239,853 $95,939 $143,914
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Minkey

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jim Minkey

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    (650) 576-1732

    72 Total Sales

    Jim Minkey
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Shan Saigal

    Referral Realty Silicon Valley

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81595436

MLSListings

APN: 205-45-036

California Santa Clara County Sunnyvale 94086 East Murphy

848 E California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA

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