NOT LISTED FOR SALE

898 Birch Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086

East Murphy Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,780,000 - $2,108,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,602 Sq Ft
$1,181/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 14, 2015

Last sale price $1,180,000 $737 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,637 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Sunnyvale Middle School Rated A-
  • Open to Family Room
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of August 2015

Brand new addition and remodeling w/ permits. Total living sf is 1602; 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Existing sf is 788 and new addition is 814 sf. Home was stripped to the stud: All New electrical, copper plumbing, roof, double-paned Milgard windows, engineering hardwood floor; crown molding, garage door, new kitchen with top of the line appliances, stainless refrig & quartz counter top; CAT5 Internet Lan Port, Tv cable & HDMI port in every bedrm & family living room. 220V outlet in garage for electric car.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tiffanie Ha

Santana Real Estate License #01134799 Listed on: 07/01/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Jack Liu

Star Realty License #01338342

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1944

Lot Details

  • 4,748 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corners Of The Lot Have Been Marked
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R0

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,602 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 205-46-014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1944

Lot Details

4,748 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary, Modern / High Tech
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1602
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Zoning Description: R0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Dining Room: Dining "L", Dining Area in Family Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Other, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Living Sq Ft: 1602
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Construction Type: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Electric Car Hookup, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-in Closet

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corners Marked
  • Parcel Number: 205-46-014
  • Lot Acres: 0.1090
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4759.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4759.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star HVAC, Low Flow Toilet, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Ellis Elementary
  • Middle School Text: Sunnyvale Middle

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2015
Closed on
Aug 14, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tiffanie Ha
Santana Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jack Liu
Star Realty
List Price
$1,098,000
Sold Price
$1,180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$82,000
7.47%
Current Estimated Value
$1,891,453

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$711,453
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.42%
Original Mortgage
$715,000
Interest Rate
0.0397%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2014
Closed on
Jun 30, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tiffanie Ha
Santana Real Estate
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$550,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
97.70%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2006
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
$436,000
Interest Rate
0.0687%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2000
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
$217,000
Interest Rate
0.0867%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,180,000 Fidelity National Title Co
-- Fidelity National Title Co
$550,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$435,000 Accommodation
$545,000 Fidelity National Title Co
-- First American Title Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $850,000
Closed $37,500
Closed $706,000
Closed $715,000
Previous Owner $445,000
Previous Owner $140,000
Previous Owner $436,000
Previous Owner $210,500
Previous Owner $217,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/14/2015 08/14/15 Sold $1,180,000 +7.5% $737 / Sq Ft
07/15/2015 07/15/15 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2015 07/01/15 For Sale $1,098,000 +99.6% $685 / Sq Ft
07/03/2014 07/03/14 Sold $550,000 0.0% $699 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/26/2014 03/26/14 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2014 03/17/14 For Sale $550,000 -- $699 / 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 $15,975 $1,396,876 $1,041,740 $355,136
2024 $15,975 $1,369,487 $1,021,314 $348,173
2023 $15,828 $1,342,636 $1,001,289 $341,347
2022 $15,576 $1,316,310 $981,656 $334,654
2021 $15,428 $1,290,501 $962,408 $328,093
2020 $15,232 $1,277,269 $952,540 $324,729
2019 $14,890 $1,252,225 $933,863 $318,362
2018 $14,592 $1,227,672 $915,552 $312,120
2017 $14,403 $1,203,600 $897,600 $306,000
2016 $13,846 $1,180,000 $880,000 $300,000
2015 $6,757 $550,000 $412,500 $137,500
2014 $7,352 $607,559 $394,858 $212,701
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Tiffanie Ha

    Santana Real Estate

    (408) 921-2921

    4 Total Sales

    Tiffanie Ha
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  • Jack Liu

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jack Liu

    Star Realty

    (408) 838-3500

    24 Total Sales

    Jack Liu
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81472973

MLSListings

APN: 205-46-014

California Santa Clara County Sunnyvale 94086 East Murphy

898 Birch Ave, Sunnyvale, CA

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