NOT LISTED FOR SALE

878 Jansen Ave San Jose, CA 95125

Willow Glen Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,017,000 - $2,146,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,580 Sq Ft
$1,325/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2020

Last sale price $1,390,000 $880 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,996/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Willow Glen High School Rated 9+
  • Corian Countertops
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2020

Charming Spanish Bungalow in the heart of Downtown Willow Glen. Prime location. Moments away from all the wonderful restaurants, shopping and action on Lincoln Ave, Willow Glen Village & River Glen Park. This adorable home delivers timeless elements mixed with numerous updates. The lovely front porch and double door entry invites you into old world charm. Beautiful spacious living room highlighted by a quintessential Willow Glen fireplace and stunning picture window. Great Dining Room with curved walls of windows and light. Awesome chef's kitchen with ample counter space, island, top-grade Viking gas range and plenty of cabinet space. 2 spacious beds + bonus bed/office in basement. Good sized lot features a lovely backyard with deck, hardscape and grass to entertain and play. Other highlights include: hardwood floors, crown molding, new interior/exterior paint, refreshed landscaping, tankless water heater & smart control AC. The Downtown Willow Glen lifestyle awaits with this charmer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andy Sweat

KW Bay Area Estates License #01974462 Listed on: 09/24/2020

KW Bay Area Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Ann Holt

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01191515

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,232

Year Built

  • 1933

Lot Details

  • 6,904 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,580 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,232

Year Built

1933

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1580
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1933

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1580
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Dryer, Inside, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Tile
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: 350

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1585
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6905.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6905.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2020
Closed on
Oct 12, 2020
Sold by
Aaron Granick
Bought by
Anwar Ali Mohamed
Seller's Agent
Andy Sweat
KW Bay Area Estates
Buyer's Agent
Mary Ann Holt
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,398,000
Sold Price
$1,390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-0.57%
Current Estimated Value
$2,093,002

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$703,002
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.55%
Original Mortgage
$1,112,000
Outstanding Balance
$987,262
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,105,740

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2016
Closed on
Jun 7, 2016
Sold by
Kolowitz Robert S
Bought by
Granick Aaron
Seller's Agent
Patricia Pilster
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gary Hill
Compass
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
5.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.72%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2015
Sold by
Kolowitz Jenise
Bought by
Kolowitz Robert S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2008
Sold by
Kolowitz Robert and Kolowitz Jenise
Bought by
Kolowitz Robert S and Kolowitz Jenise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2005
Sold by
Lyons Gerald R and Lyons Cornelia D
Bought by
Kolowitz Robert and Kolowitz Jenise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2003
Sold by
Lyons Gerald R and Lyons Cornelia D
Bought by
Lyons Gerald R and Lyons Cornelia D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2003
Sold by
Lyons Gerald R and Lyons Cornelia D
Bought by
Lyons Gerald R and Lyons Cornelia D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2002
Sold by
Lyons Gerald R
Bought by
Lyons Gerald R and Lyons Cornelia D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1994
Sold by
Rougieri Mario and Rougieri Luzviminda
Bought by
Lyons Gerald R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,200
Interest Rate
9.25%
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
Anwar Ali Mohamed $1,390,000 Chicago Title Company
Granick Aaron $1,050,000 Old Republic Title Company
Kolowitz Robert S -- Chicago Title Company
Kolowitz Robert S -- Fidelity National Title Co
Kolowitz Robert $875,000 Alliance Title Company
Lyons Gerald R -- Alliance Title Company
Lyons Gerald R -- Alliance Title Company
Lyons Gerald R -- --
Lyons Gerald R $269,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Anwar Ali Mohamed $1,112,000
Previous Owner Granick Aaron $625,500
Previous Owner Granick Aaron $318,450
Previous Owner Kolowitz Robert S $464,000
Previous Owner Kolowitz Robert S $472,000
Previous Owner Kolowitz Robert $464,000
Previous Owner Lyons Gerald R $197,000
Previous Owner Lyons Gerald R $215,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Sold $1,390,000 -0.6% $880 / Sq Ft
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2020 09/24/20 For Sale $1,398,000 +33.1% $885 / Sq Ft
07/08/2016 07/08/16 Sold $1,050,000 +5.2% $665 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/28/2016 05/28/16 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2016 05/11/16 For Sale $998,000 -- $632 / 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 $24,232 $1,898,930 $1,354,121 $544,809
2024 $24,232 $1,861,697 $1,327,570 $534,127
2023 $22,098 $1,731,804 $1,301,540 $430,264
2022 $18,756 $1,429,037 $1,276,020 $153,017
2021 $18,248 $1,390,000 $1,251,000 $139,000
2020 $14,756 $1,114,268 $795,906 $318,362
2019 $14,421 $1,092,420 $780,300 $312,120
2018 $14,269 $1,071,000 $765,000 $306,000
2017 $14,151 $1,050,000 $750,000 $300,000
2016 $13,699 $1,010,097 $707,070 $303,027
2015 $13,532 $994,926 $696,450 $298,476
2014 $12,092 $928,700 $650,100 $278,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andy Sweat

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Andy Sweat

    KW Bay Area Estates

    (408) 802-3540

    18 in this area

    147 Total Sales

    Andy Sweat
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  • Mary Ann Holt

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Mary Ann Holt

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 834-0887

    2 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Mary Ann Holt
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Patricia Pilster

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Realty

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Gary Hill

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81812399

MLSListings

APN: 429-21-024

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95125 Willow Glen

878 Jansen Ave, San Jose, CA

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