$2,850,000
SOLD JUN 18, 2025
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,560 Sq Ft
6,434 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,113 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Daves Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • 5-minute walk to Bachman Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Home Sweet Home in the ALMOND GROVE neighborhood. Beautifully remodeled with the finest amenities. We are talking WOW FACTOR when you walk through the front door. Don't let the one bedroom in the main house fool you. This home was purchased as a 3 bedroom. There are options to adding another bedroom without adding square footage. The large, 1050 sq ft ADU has a loft that has been used as a bedroom as well as a Murphy bed. Enjoy cooking in the outdoor kitchen or sitting on the front porch. chatting with neighbors. Just blocks from N Santa Cruz Avenue, the vibrant heart of downtown Los Gatos. Enjoy easy access to restaurants, charming boutiques, and parks. The 1,510 sq ft main house is truly magazine-worthy, showcasing impeccable craftsmanship, elegant design, and top-tier finishes throughout. New sub zero refrigerator, Thermador wine fridge, Wolf Range, new HVAC system The thoughtfully remodeled 1,050 sq. ft. ADU offers exceptional flexibility, whether for guests, multi-generational living, or rental income. Featuring its own entrance and full size yard providing privacy and comfort. This exceptional property blends timeless charm with modern luxury in one of Los Gatos most sought-after neighborhoods. Don't miss the opportunity to experience elevated living in this rare gem.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Ferrito

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01769602 Listed on: 03/21/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Castaneda

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01392738

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,549

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 6,434 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Zoning described as R1D

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,560 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 510-18-058

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,549

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 125
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2560
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Zoning Description: R1D
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2560
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Fenced, Low Maintenance, Outdoor Kitchen, Porch - Enclosed, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, On Street
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Elementary School: Daves Avenue Elementary
  • Middle School: Raymond J. Fisher Middle
  • Elementary School: 140
  • Middle School: 141

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 510-18-058
  • Lot Acres: 0.1477
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6435.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6435.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Daves Avenue Elementary
  • Middle School Text: Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
Jun 17, 2025
Sold by
Castaneda Philip T and Castaneda Susan K
Bought by
Castaneda Family Living Trust and Castaneda
Seller's Agent
Lori Ferrito
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Castaneda
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,898,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,000
-1.66%
Views
64

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.45%
Original Mortgage
$1,450,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,447,501
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,387,669

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
May 21, 2025
Sold by
Silva Revocable Trust and Silva George R
Bought by
Castaneda Philip T and Castaneda Susan K
Seller's Agent
Lori Ferrito
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Castaneda
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,898,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,000
-1.66%
Views
64

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,450,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,447,501
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,387,669

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2022
Sold by
Silva George R and Silva Marcia L
Bought by
Silva Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2010
Sold by
Silva George R and Silva Marcia L
Bought by
Silva George R and Silva Marcia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2010
Sold by
Fee Henry J and Fee Linda D
Bought by
Silva George R and Silva Marcia L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2004
Sold by
Fee Henry J and Fee Linda D
Bought by
Fee Henry J and Fee Linda D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,046,500
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2004
Sold by
Maloney Paul Gregory
Bought by
Fee Henry J and Fee Linda D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,046,500
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2002
Sold by
Tkaleevic Nancy L
Bought by
Maloney Paul Gregory

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1998
Sold by
Spengler Michael K and Spengler Jennifer R
Bought by
Tkalcevic Nancy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1997
Sold by
Betsy Hawkins and Betsy H
Bought by
Spengler Michael K and Spengler Jennifer R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$438,750
Interest Rate
4.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 1995
Sold by
Thompson Kay and Thompson Martin
Bought by
Hawkins Betsy and Raye Betsy H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,000
Interest Rate
8.32%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Cornerstone Title
Grant Deed $2,850,000 Cornerstone Title
Grant Deed -- Hess Richard J
Grant Deed -- Hess Richard J
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,265,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $1,495,000 North American Title Company
Grant Deed $1,100,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Individual Deed -- North American Title Co
Individual Deed $585,000 North American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer $93,500 Nations Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,046,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $215,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,006,204 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $190,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $800,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $438,750 No Value Available
Previous Owner $187,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Sold $2,850,000 -1.7% $1,113 / Sq Ft
05/10/2025 05/10/25 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $2,898,000 -- $1,132 / 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 $10,549 $881,510 $337,245 $544,265
2024 $10,549 $864,227 $330,633 $533,594
2023 $10,403 $847,282 $324,150 $523,132
2022 $10,348 $830,670 $317,795 $512,875
2021 $10,180 $814,383 $311,564 $502,819
2020 $9,983 $806,034 $308,370 $497,664
2019 $10,174 $790,230 $302,324 $487,906
2018 $10,023 $774,737 $296,397 $478,340
2017 $9,984 $759,547 $290,586 $468,961
2016 $9,711 $744,655 $284,889 $459,766
2015 $9,632 $733,470 $280,610 $452,860
2014 $9,474 $719,104 $275,114 $443,990
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81999067

MLSListings

APN: 510-18-058