NOT LISTED FOR SALE

979 La Mesa Terrace Unit E Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Estimated Value: $694,000 - $1,108,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
854 Sq Ft
$438/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 16, 2019

Last sale price $813,000 $952 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,897/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Clubhouse
  • Garden View
  • Sauna
  • Sunnyvale Middle School Rated A-
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • 1-minute walk to Cannery Park

About This Home

As of May 2019

Rarely available, first-level, 2/1 condo w/ 2-car garage, in the desirable "The Gardens" complex. This serene complex has many mature trees, green space, trails, and boasts gorgeous park-like landscaping throughout. Truly feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the Silicon Valley. Original Owner - home in GREAT condition. This jewel features a living/ dining combo with bay windows. Other highlights include fresh paint throughout, indoor laundry, new washer/ dryer, pantry, private balcony - perfect for relaxing and entertaining. HOA covers many amenities including pool, several spas, clubhouse, roof, exterior painting, insurance, landscaping, water, trash, and more. Centrally located and close to parks, schools, major Tech companies, Historic Murphy Street, Farmer's Market, dining, shopping. Easy access to all transportation. Homestead High! Do not miss!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Lin

Referral Realty License #01362222 Listed on: 03/27/2019

Referral Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sean Chen

Bay East AOR License #02022634

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,288

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 889

HOA Fees

  • $438 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 854 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Garden Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Garden Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Home Security

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • Individual Gas Meter

Additional Features

  • Air Purifier
  • Balcony
  • Northeast Facing Home

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 165-24-117

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, common area gas, exterior painting, garbage, insurance - common area, insurance - liability, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, pool spa or tennis, reserves, roof, sewer, water
  • 250 Units
  • The Gardens Sunnyvale HOA
  • Built by The Gardens - Sunnyvale
  • The community has rules related to parking rules
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,288

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$438 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Restrictions: Parking Restrictions, Pets - Restrictions
  • Age: 33
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Building: 250
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 250
  • Structure Sq Ft: 854
  • Complex Name: The Gardens - Sunnyvale
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Zoning Description: M1PD
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Pantry
  • Living Sq Ft: 854
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1, Solid Surface

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio
  • Property Faces: Northeast
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Tandem Parking

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 438
  • HOA Amenities: Club House, Community Pool, Garden / Greenbelt / Trails, Sauna / Spa / Hot Tub
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Liability, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Reserves, Roof, Sewer, Water
  • H O A Name Text: The Gardens - Sunnyvale HOA
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Air Purifier, Garden Window

Schools

  • School District: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School: Vargas Elementary
  • Middle School: Sunnyvale Middle
  • High School: Homestead High
  • High School: 258
  • Elementary School: 211
  • Middle School: 210

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 165-24-117
  • Lot Acres: 0.0204
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 888.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 888.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities
  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2
  • Unit Features: Unit Faces Common Area

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Vargas Elementary
  • High School Text: Homestead High
  • Middle School Text: Sunnyvale Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2019
Closed on
May 13, 2019
Sold by
Revocab Rathbun Dolores I and Revocab Dolores I Rathbun 2002
Bought by
Chu Boyao
Seller's Agent
Carol Lin
Referral Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sean Chen
Bay East AOR
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$813,000
Premium/Discount to List
$14,000
1.75%
Current Estimated Value
$867,990

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,990
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.02%
Original Mortgage
$650,400
Outstanding Balance
$569,498
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$298,492

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2002
Sold by
Rathbun Dolores L
Bought by
Rathbun Dolores I
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
Chu Boyao $813,000 Old Republic Title Company
Rathbun Dolores I -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chu Boyao $650,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/16/2019 05/16/19 Sold $813,000 +1.8% $952 / Sq Ft
04/23/2019 04/23/19 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2019 03/27/19 For Sale $799,000 -- $936 / 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 $10,288 $730,000 $365,000 $365,000
2024 $10,288 $880,000 $440,000 $440,000
2023 $9,229 $780,000 $390,000 $390,000
2022 $9,265 $780,000 $390,000 $390,000
2021 $8,602 $716,000 $358,000 $358,000
2020 $9,914 $829,260 $414,630 $414,630
2019 $1,829 $143,482 $78,744 $64,738
2018 $1,794 $140,669 $77,200 $63,469
2017 $1,771 $137,912 $75,687 $62,225
2016 $1,697 $135,208 $74,203 $61,005
2015 $1,704 $133,178 $73,089 $60,089
2014 $1,673 $130,570 $71,658 $58,912
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Carol Lin

    Referral Realty

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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Sean Chen

    Bay East AOR

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81744265

MLSListings

APN: 165-24-117

California Santa Clara County Sunnyvale 94086

979 La Mesa Terrace Unit E, Sunnyvale, CA

This home is located at 979 La Mesa Terrace Unit E, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 since 27 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $867,990, approximately $1,016 per square foot. This property was built in 1986. 979 La Mesa Terrace Unit E is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Vargas Elementary School, Sunnyvale Middle School, and Homestead High School.

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