NOT LISTED FOR SALE

956 Foothill Dr San Jose, CA 95123

West Santa Teresa Foothills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,766,000 - $1,936,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,124 Sq Ft
$880/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 22, 2021

Last sale price $1,800,000 $847 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,677/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Separate Family Room
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2021

This is a rare opportunity to own a 1/4 acre lot in Blossom Valley nestled up against the foothills! This beautiful lot is spacious, providing privacy and beautiful custom intimate outdoor spaces! As you can see, you will have no rear neighbors - just natural landscape -such a rarity! Imagine living in this stunning 4 bedroom tri-level home with a backdrop of a huge backyard, a serene custom waterfall and beautiful landscaping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Armstrong

Fireside Realty License #00574996 Listed on: 10/21/2021

Fireside Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Edie Halenbeck

Compass License #01877393

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.25

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Foundation Moisture Barrier
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,124 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1970

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1B6
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2124
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1970

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Dining Room: Dining "L"
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2124
  • Stories: 2
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab, Concrete Slab, Foundation Moisture Barrier
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.2548
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 11098.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 11098.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2021
Closed on
Nov 18, 2021
Sold by
Ward Family Trust and Ward Bonnie H
Seller's Agent
Steve Armstrong
Fireside Realty
Buyer's Agent
Edie Halenbeck
Compass
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$201,000
12.57%
Current Estimated Value
$1,870,076

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,076
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.91%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$915,821
Interest Rate
3.1%
Estimated Equity
$954,256

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2021
Closed on
Nov 17, 2021
Seller's Agent
Steve Armstrong
Fireside Realty
Buyer's Agent
Edie Halenbeck
Compass
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$201,000
12.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$915,821
Interest Rate
3.1%
Estimated Equity
$954,256

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2013
Sold by
Ward Troy L and Ward Bonnie H
Bought by
Ward Troy L and Ward Bonnie H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2011
Sold by
Ward Troy L and Ward Bonnie H
Bought by
Ward Tory L and Ward Bonnie H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2004
Sold by
Kramer David A and Kramer Carolyn L
Bought by
Ward Troy L and Ward Bonnie H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2001
Sold by
Kramer David A and Kramer Carolyn L
Bought by
Kramer David A and Kramer Carolyn L
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- $1,800,000 Chicago Title
-- -- Chicago Title
Ward Troy L -- Old Republic Title Company
Ward Troy L -- Old Republic Title Company
Ward Tory L -- None Available
Ward Troy L -- None Available
Ward Troy L $780,000 Alliance Title Company
Kramer David A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open -- $1,000,000
Closed -- $1,000,000
Previous Owner Ward Troy L $35,000
Previous Owner Ward Troy L $620,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/22/2021 11/22/21 Sold $1,800,000 +12.6% $847 / Sq Ft
10/25/2021 10/25/21 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2021 10/21/21 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $753 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $12,521 $971,421 $503,901 $467,520
2024 $12,521 $952,374 $494,021 $458,353
2023 $12,280 $933,701 $484,335 $449,366
2022 $12,161 $915,394 $474,839 $440,555
2021 $13,397 $1,024,528 $591,074 $433,454
2020 $13,102 $1,014,024 $585,014 $429,010
2019 $12,824 $994,143 $573,544 $420,599
2018 $12,697 $974,651 $562,299 $412,352
2017 $12,597 $955,541 $551,274 $404,267
2016 $12,398 $936,806 $540,465 $396,341
2015 $11,049 $819,000 $472,500 $346,500
2014 $10,256 $781,000 $450,600 $330,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Steve Armstrong

    Fireside Realty

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Edie Halenbeck

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81867621

MLSListings

APN: 695-03-005

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95120 West Santa Teresa Foothills

956 Foothill Dr, San Jose, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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