NOT LISTED FOR SALE

959 Cypress Ave San Jose, CA 95117

Castlemont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,038,000 - $2,160,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,491 Sq Ft
$1,426/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2021

Last sale price $1,520,000 $1,019 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,324/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Del Mar High School Rated A-
  • Garden Windows
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2021

Lynhaven neighborhood, close to Santana Row. Lynhaven Elementary school is walking distance. Swimming pool, abundance of storage sheds, step down family room, central air and low maintenance backyard,. Solar power 3.5 Kilo on grid Solar owned, will stay with property

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Raeann Arias

Highland Properties License #00799796 Listed on: 03/17/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Sun

AEZ Investment, Inc. License #02126592

AEZ Investment, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,921

Year Built

  • 1968

Lot Details

  • 7,192 Sq Ft Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,491 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Garden Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Warming Drawer
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,921

Year Built

1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 53
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1491
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1968

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Pantry, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1491
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Garage
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab, Crawl Space
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Pool: Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground, Pool / Spa Combo

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Solar
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window

Schools

  • School District: Campbell Union High
  • Elementary School: Lynhaven Elementary
  • Middle School: Monroe Middle
  • High School: Del Mar High
  • High School: 239
  • Elementary School: 58
  • Middle School: 60

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1651
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7192.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7192.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Solar Power, Solar Power On Grid

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2021
Closed on
Apr 14, 2021
Sold by
Gallagher David S and Gallagher Sara A
Bought by
Li Bohou and Wu Qiong
Seller's Agent
Raeann Arias
Highland Properties
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Sun
AEZ Investment, Inc.
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,520,000
Premium/Discount to List
$121,000
8.65%
Current Estimated Value
$2,125,485

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$605,485
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.03%
Original Mortgage
$1,211,800
Outstanding Balance
$1,085,625
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,039,860

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2016
Sold by
Gallagher David S and Gallagher Sara A
Bought by
Gallagher David S and Gallagher Sara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2008
Sold by
Fawcett Thomas R
Bought by
Gallagher David S and Cuen Sara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$257,100
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2000
Sold by
Mckinley David E and Mckinley Richelle C
Bought by
Fawcett Thomas R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Interest Rate
8.15%
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
Li Bohou $1,520,000 Old Republic Title Company
Gallagher David S -- Lawyers Title Sd
Gallagher David S $749,000 Old Republic Title Company
Fawcett Thomas R $550,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Li Bohou $1,211,800
Previous Owner Gallagher David S $540,000
Previous Owner Gallagher David S $400,000
Previous Owner Gallagher David S $257,100
Previous Owner Gallagher David S $417,000
Previous Owner Fawcett Thomas R $559,950
Previous Owner Fawcett Thomas Ralph $75,000
Previous Owner Fawcett Thomas R $69,000
Previous Owner Fawcett Thomas R $493,636
Previous Owner Fawcett Thomas R $63,000
Previous Owner Fawcett Thomas R $39,140
Previous Owner Fawcett Thomas R $495,000
Previous Owner Mckinley David E $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2021 04/26/21 Sold $1,520,000 +8.6% $1,019 / Sq Ft
03/24/2021 03/24/21 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2021 03/17/21 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $938 / 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 $20,921 $1,645,296 $1,233,972 $411,324
2024 $20,921 $1,613,036 $1,209,777 $403,259
2023 $20,568 $1,581,408 $1,186,056 $395,352
2022 $20,390 $1,550,400 $1,162,800 $387,600
2021 $12,574 $908,891 $681,611 $227,280
2020 $12,252 $899,572 $674,622 $224,950
2019 $12,102 $881,935 $661,395 $220,540
2018 $11,771 $864,643 $648,427 $216,216
2017 $11,625 $847,690 $635,713 $211,977
2016 $10,976 $831,070 $623,249 $207,821
2015 $10,828 $818,588 $613,888 $204,700
2014 $10,146 $802,554 $601,863 $200,691
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Raeann Arias

    Highland Properties

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Cathy Sun

    AEZ Investment, Inc.

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81834532

MLSListings

APN: 299-30-054

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95117 Castlemont

959 Cypress Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 959 Cypress Ave, San Jose, CA 95117 since 17 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,125,485, approximately $1,425 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 959 Cypress Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Del Mar High School, Lynhaven Elementary School, and Monroe Middle School.

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