NOT LISTED FOR SALE

969 Gilchrist Dr Unit 2 San Jose, CA 95133

Penitencia Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $521,000 - $605,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
903 Sq Ft
902 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 13, 2021

Last sale price $528,000 $585 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,902 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Clubhouse
  • 1-minute walk to Penitencia Creek Station
  • Community Pool
  • Summerdale Elementary School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2021

Upgraded townhome style condo in convenient North San Jose location. No unit above or below. It sits the best location in community: not near freeway nor next the street. Nice view of park/green belt. Large front yard with green grass makes it feel like a single family home. Ideal floor plan with fresh paint throughout and new carpet on stairs. Spacious living room with recessed lighting. Open concept kitchen with granite counter top, stainless range and dishwasher. Nice blinds on all windows. Ceiling fans in living room and all bedrooms. Bright and light filled second floor features two bedrooms, nice and good looking hard surface flooring. Brand new exterior front door paint. Water heater & laundry are taken care of by HOA, shared with 3 other neighbors in this building. HOA includes water, garbage, structural insurance, pool, club house and more. Short commute to many companies, the coming soon San Jose Google offices, near BART station, SJ Airport. A Perfect Starter Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Raymond Ni

Compass License #02021517 Listed on: 09/08/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Rie Asai

Coldwell Banker The Professional Group License #01999302

Coldwell Banker The Professional Group

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1971

Lot Details

  • 902

HOA Fees

  • $340 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 903 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry Located Outside

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, common area gas, exterior painting, garbage, hot water, insurance - structure, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, pool spa or tennis, roof, water
  • Capitol Estate HOA
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1971

Lot Details

902 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$340 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: A-PD
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 903
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 0
  • Year Built: 1971

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Granite, Oven Range
  • Living Sq Ft: 903
  • Laundry: Community Facility, In Utility Room, Outside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: Community Facility

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Capitol Estate
  • HOA Fees: 340
  • HOA Amenities: Club House, Community Pool, Garden / Greenbelt / Trails
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Hot Water, Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Pool, Spa, Or Tennis, Roof, Water
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Capitol Estate HOA

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.0207
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 903.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 903.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2021
Closed on
Oct 3, 2021
Sold by
Qian Wenfeng and Lin Hong
Bought by
Canton Joseph Mareich M and Canton Christine C
Seller's Agent
Raymond Ni
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Rie Asai
Coldwell Banker The Professional Group
List Price
$498,000
Sold Price
$528,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
6.02%
Current Estimated Value
$553,017

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,017
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.03%
Original Mortgage
$484,500
Outstanding Balance
$441,819
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$111,198

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2020
Closed on
Mar 23, 2020
Sold by
Viray Norman S and Viray Priscilla S
Bought by
Qian Wenfeng and Lin Hong
Seller's Agent
Maritess Chua
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Erik Lao
Alliance Bay Realty
List Price
$468,000
Sold Price
$468,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2016
Sold by
Viray Norman S and Viray Priscilla S
Bought by
Viray Norman S and Viray Priscilla S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2008
Sold by
Viray Norman S and Viray Priscilla S
Bought by
Viray Norman S and Viray Priscilla S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,750
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2003
Sold by
Viray Norman S and Viray Priscilla S
Bought by
Viray Norman S and Viray Priscilla S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
5.29%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2001
Sold by
Viray Norman S and Viray Priscilla S
Bought by
Viray Norman S and Viray Priscilla S
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
Canton Joseph Mareich M $528,000 Chicago Title Company
Qian Wenfeng $468,000 Chicago Title Company
Viray Norman S -- None Available
Viray Norman S -- Financial Title Company
Viray Norman S -- --
Viray Norman S -- Financial Title Company
Viray Norman S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Canton Joseph Mareich M $484,500
Previous Owner Viray Norman S $217,750
Previous Owner Viray Norman S $160,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/13/2021 10/13/21 Sold $528,000 +6.0% $585 / Sq Ft
09/14/2021 09/14/21 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2021 09/08/21 For Sale $498,000 +6.4% $551 / Sq Ft
03/27/2020 03/27/20 Sold $468,000 0.0% $518 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/27/2020 02/27/20 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2020 02/14/20 For Sale $468,000 -- $518 / 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 $7,559 $560,316 $280,158 $280,158
2024 $7,559 $549,330 $274,665 $274,665
2023 $7,437 $538,560 $269,280 $269,280
2022 $7,426 $528,000 $264,000 $264,000
2021 $6,550 $472,848 $236,424 $236,424
2020 $3,055 $194,912 $82,448 $112,464
2019 $2,952 $191,091 $80,832 $110,259
2018 $2,914 $187,346 $79,248 $108,098
2017 $2,927 $183,674 $77,695 $105,979
2016 $2,799 $180,073 $76,172 $103,901
2015 $2,760 $177,369 $75,028 $102,341
2014 $2,609 $173,896 $73,559 $100,337
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Raymond Ni

    Compass

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Rie Asai

    Coldwell Banker The Professional Group

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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Maritess Chua

    Intero Real Estate Services

  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Erik Lao

    Alliance Bay Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81861089

MLSListings

APN: 254-22-014

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95133 Penitencia

969 Gilchrist Dr Unit 2, San Jose, CA

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