NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1079 Los Altos Ave Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $5,369,000 - $5,911,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,010 Sq Ft
$1,864/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 13, 2021

Last sale price $4,612,000 $1,532 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $34,185/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Solar Power System
  • Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Santa Rita Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Radiant Floor

About This Home

As of May 2021

Enchanting curb appeal in North Los Altos. Please enjoy this remodeled, lovingly maintained, single story 4 bedroom 3 bath home. Gorgeous natural light throughout offering a flowing, open floor plan with a spacious great room, vaulted ceilings and large glass sliding doors leading to a beautifully mature and private landscaped backyard. Large master suite with a conveniently located office/bedroom off the dining area. Excellent location, close to downtown Los Altos, walking distance to top rated schools and a sprawling 12,000 square foot lot.. wonderful for entertaining!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katy Thielke Straser

Compass License #01308970 Listed on: 04/10/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Galli

Compass License #01852633

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $53,345

Year Built

  • 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Corners Of The Lot Have Been Marked
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,010 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Solar Heating System

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts

Additional Features

  • Barbecue Area
  • Ground Level Unit

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$53,345

Year Built

1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 56
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3010
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1965

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Family Room, Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Pantry, Skylight, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 3010
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Granite, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub With Jets, Stone, Tile, Tub With Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Bbq Area, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Covered Parking, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Central Ac, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace, Heating - 2+ Zones, Radiant Floors, Solar
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Santa Rita Elementary
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 136

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corners Marked, Ground Floor, Regular
  • Lot Acres: 0.2755
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12000.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet, Skylight, Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Solar Panels - Owned

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2023
Sold by
Varadaraja Ashwinkumar B and Varadaraja Shobha
Bought by
Varadaraja Diwakar Family Trust and Varadaraja
Current Estimated Value
$5,609,440

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2021
Closed on
May 11, 2021
Sold by
Welch James H and Yamashiroya Welch Celeste
Bought by
Varadaraja Ashwinkumar B and Diwakar Shobha
Seller's Agent
Katy Thielke Straser
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Michael Galli
Compass
List Price
$3,995,000
Sold Price
$4,612,000
Premium/Discount to List
$617,000
15.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.56%
Original Mortgage
$300,459
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2016
Sold by
Welch James H and Yamashiroya Welch Celeste T
Bought by
Welch James H and Yamashiroya Welch Celeste T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2003
Sold by
Minnear Robert E and Minnear Helen B
Bought by
Welch James H and Yamashiroya Welch Celeste T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$917,000
Interest Rate
5.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 1995
Sold by
Cushing Donald G
Bought by
Minnear Robert E and Minnear Helen B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
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
Varadaraja Diwakar Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Varadaraja Ashwinkumar B $4,612,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Welch James H -- None Available
Welch James H $1,310,000 Old Republic Title Company
Minnear Robert E $565,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Varadaraja Ashwinkumar B $300,459
Previous Owner Welch James H $917,000
Previous Owner Minnear Robert E $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/13/2021 05/13/21 Sold $4,612,000 +15.4% $1,532 / Sq Ft
04/13/2021 04/13/21 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2021 04/10/21 For Sale $3,995,000 -- $1,327 / 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 $53,345 $4,800,000 $4,000,000 $800,000
2024 $53,345 $4,550,000 $3,810,000 $740,000
2023 $48,763 $4,060,000 $3,399,700 $660,300
2022 $56,479 $4,704,240 $3,939,240 $765,000
2021 $23,747 $1,837,291 $1,313,516 $523,775
2020 $23,809 $1,818,453 $1,300,048 $518,405
2019 $22,649 $1,782,798 $1,274,557 $508,241
2018 $22,067 $1,747,842 $1,249,566 $498,276
2017 $21,798 $1,713,571 $1,225,065 $488,506
2016 $21,433 $1,679,973 $1,201,045 $478,928
2015 $20,716 $1,654,740 $1,183,005 $471,735
2014 $20,368 $1,622,327 $1,159,832 $462,495
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Katy Thielke Straser

    Compass

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  • Michael Galli

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Michael Galli

    Compass

    (650) 248-3076

    17 in this area

    226 Total Sales

    Michael Galli
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81838431

MLSListings

APN: 167-13-044

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94022

1079 Los Altos Ave, Los Altos, CA

This home is located at 1079 Los Altos Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 since 10 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $5,609,440, approximately $1,863 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 1079 Los Altos Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Santa Rita Elementary School, Ardis G. Egan Junior High School, and Los Altos High School.

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