NOT LISTED FOR SALE

970 Morse St San Jose, CA 95126

Rose Garden Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,956,692

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,928 Sq Ft
$1,015/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 16, 2012

Last sale price $812,000 $421 Per Sq Ft

Est. 141% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,530 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Black Bottom Pool
  • Deck
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2012

All the charm of the Rosegarden tucked into this home. Beautifully laid out 3 bed, 2 bath home with black bottom pool. Easy freeway access. Formal dining and living room makes this a great home for entertaining. A short distance to all the shops on The Alameda. Great neighbors that get together often and look out for each other. Lot's of recent work done to home. Come and see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Rees

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01479270 Listed on: 07/06/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Isaac Wigley

Wigley Realty Investments License #01874483

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R18

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,928 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Black Bottom Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Pool Cover
  • Pool Sweep

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 230-44-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 421.16
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1928
  • Barclay Horizontal: 35
  • Barclays Page: 54
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 833
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 54
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 68
  • Map Top Coordinate: G
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 35
  • Thomas Bros Page: 833
  • Thomas Brothers: G5
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Zoning Description: R18
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Trash Compactor, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 1928
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Attic, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: In Ground Concrete, Pool - Sweep, Pool - Black Bottom, Heated - Electricity, Pool - Cover, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Deck, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), Bay Window

Schools

  • High School: 347

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 230-44-006
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 414.42
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8700.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 8700.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 8700.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8700.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • 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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2012
Closed on
Aug 14, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Scott Rees
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Isaac Wigley
Wigley Realty Investments
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$812,000
Premium/Discount to List
$13,000
1.63%
Current Estimated Value
$1,956,692

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,144,692
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.50%
Original Mortgage
$611,250
Outstanding Balance
$407,446
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,549,246

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2003
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
$623,900
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 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
$300,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
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
$815,000 Old Republic Title Company
$780,000 Chicago Title
$749,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $611,250
Previous Owner $258,000
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $50,000
Previous Owner $623,900
Previous Owner $250,000
Previous Owner $300,000
Previous Owner $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/16/2012 08/16/12 Sold $812,000 +1.6% $421 / Sq Ft
07/17/2012 07/17/12 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2012 07/06/12 For Sale $799,000 -- $414 / 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
2026 $13,748 $1,023,360 $613,954 $409,406
2025 $12,959 $1,003,295 $601,916 $401,379
2024 $12,959 $983,623 $590,114 $393,509
2023 $12,959 $964,338 $578,544 $385,794
2022 $12,593 $945,430 $567,200 $378,230
2021 $12,334 $926,893 $556,079 $370,814
2020 $12,059 $917,390 $550,378 $367,012
2019 $11,801 $899,403 $539,587 $359,816
2018 $11,684 $881,768 $529,007 $352,761
2017 $11,592 $864,480 $518,635 $345,845
2016 $11,400 $847,530 $508,466 $339,064
2015 $11,328 $834,800 $500,829 $333,971
2014 $10,808 $818,448 $491,019 $327,429
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Scott Rees

    Corcoran Icon Properties

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  • I

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Isaac Wigley

    Wigley Realty Investments

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81225316

MLSListings

APN: 230-44-006

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Rose Garden

970 Morse St, San Jose, CA

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