NOT LISTED FOR SALE

963 Alta Mar Terrace San Jose, CA 95126

Downtown Santa Clara Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $875,484 - $1,091,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,127 Sq Ft
$845/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 31, 2012

Last sale price $475,000 $421 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,804/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 4-minute walk to Newhall Park

About This Home

As of December 2012

Light & Bright End Unit * Only 6 Years Young * Granite Slab Counters * Maple Cabinets * Gas Cooktop * Stainless Steel Appliances * Freshly Painted * New Carpeting * 9 Foot Ceilings * Plantation Blinds * Balcony Off Living Area * Two Zone Heating & Air * Ceiling Fans * 2 Car Attached Garage * Walk To Santa Clara University * Just Minutes To Airport, Caltrans, Freeways & Shopping * Regular Sale

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Glenn Mendell

Re/Max Accord License #00991191 Listed on: 09/04/2012

Re/Max Accord

Last Buyer's Agent

Ensy Afdari

Compass License #00998691

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,885

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 784

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,127 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Open Floorplan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 230-55-026

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include landscaping / gardening, management fee, reserves, roof, water, common area electricity, exterior painting, insurance - common area
  • Altura Association
  • Built by Altura
  • Greenbelt

Additional Features

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,885

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 6
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 421.47
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1127
  • Builder Architect: Pulte
  • Barclay Horizontal: 34
  • Barclays Page: 42
  • Complex Name: Altura
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 42
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 69
  • Map Top Coordinate: G
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 34
  • Thomas Bros Page: 833
  • Thomas Brothers: G4
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Zoning Description: ML
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Area in Family Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1127
  • Security: Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+
  • Laundry: In Garage, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tubs - 2+, No Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Gas - Natural, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 177
  • HOA Amenities: Garden / Greenbelt / Trails, BBQ Area
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Budget, Financial Statement, Rules & Regulations
  • Association Fees Include: Landscaping / Gardening, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof, Water, Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Insurance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Altura
  • Levels In Unit: 3
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Balcony/Patio

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School: Merritt Trace Elementary
  • Middle School: Herbert Hoover Middle
  • High School: Abraham Lincoln High
  • High School: 347
  • Elementary School: 381
  • Middle School: 340

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 230-55-026
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 443.57
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Walls Insulated, Caulked/Sealed, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star Windows/ Doors, Energy Star Lighting, Weather Stripped Door(s), Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Merritt Trace Elementary
  • High School Text: Abraham Lincoln High
  • Middle School Text: Herbert Hoover Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2018
Sold by
Hiew Amanda L
Bought by
Hiew Amanda L and Amanda L Hiew Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$952,121

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2012
Closed on
Dec 18, 2012
Sold by
Richert Peter and Richert Sandra
Bought by
Hiew Amanda L
Seller's Agent
Glenn Mendell
Re/Max Accord
Buyer's Agent
Ensy Afdari
Compass
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.63%
Original Mortgage
$352,500
Outstanding Balance
$244,816
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$707,305

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2007
Sold by
Mendell Glenn A and Mendell Therese A
Bought by
Richert Peter and Richert Sandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$298,400
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2006
Sold by
Pulte Home Corp
Bought by
Mendell Glenn A and Mendell Therese A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$291,520
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Hiew Amanda L -- None Available
Hiew Amanda L $475,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Richert Peter -- Fidelity National Title Co
Mendell Glenn A $489,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hiew Amanda L $352,500
Previous Owner Richert Peter $298,400
Previous Owner Mendell Glenn A $291,520
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/31/2012 12/31/12 Sold $475,000 -5.0% $421 / Sq Ft
12/03/2012 12/03/12 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2012 11/02/12 For Sale $499,900 -- $444 / 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 $7,885 $584,914 $292,457 $292,457
2024 $7,885 $573,446 $286,723 $286,723
2023 $7,728 $562,202 $281,101 $281,101
2022 $7,662 $551,180 $275,590 $275,590
2021 $7,492 $540,374 $270,187 $270,187
2020 $7,297 $534,834 $267,417 $267,417
2019 $7,133 $524,348 $262,174 $262,174
2018 $6,974 $514,068 $257,034 $257,034
2017 $6,913 $503,990 $251,995 $251,995
2016 $6,757 $494,108 $247,054 $247,054
2015 $6,711 $486,688 $243,344 $243,344
2014 $6,231 $477,156 $238,578 $238,578
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Glenn Mendell

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Glenn Mendell

    RE/MAX

    (925) 915-8300

    50 Total Sales

    Glenn Mendell
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Ensy Afdari

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81239828

MLSListings

APN: 230-55-026

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Downtown Santa Clara

963 Alta Mar Terrace, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 963 Alta Mar Terrace, San Jose, CA 95126 since 04 September 2012 and is currently estimated at $952,121, approximately $844 per square foot. This property was built in 2006. 963 Alta Mar Terrace is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Merritt Trace Elementary, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High.

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