NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1278 Golden Way Los Altos, CA 94024

Estimated Value: $3,809,000 - $4,407,688

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$2,452/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2023

Last sale price $3,550,000 $2,088 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,592/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Loyola Elementary School Rated A+
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2-minute walk to McKenzie Park

About This Home

As of June 2023

Elegant updated Los Altos home in sought after neighborhood with captivating curb appeal and gorgeous landscape. This exceptional home features a well appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances including 6-burner Thermador gas range. The bright dining area framed with picture windows looks into inviting lush landscaped backyard. The ideal outdoor living space with a built in bbq and covered seating area is ready to entertain. The garage hosts built in storage cabinets. 4 bedrooms, laundry room, storage throughout, great neighborhood street, freshly painted, this home has it all. Highly rated Los Altos schools, walk to Rancho Shopping Center, steps from McKenzie Park, and easy access to highways, 85, 237, 101 and 280.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Vanoncini

Intero Real Estate Services License #02031237 Listed on: 05/17/2023

Intero Real Estate Services

Co-Listed By

Lisa Leaverton

Intero Real Estate Services License #01970559

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Li

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02050131

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $42,953

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 9,570 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R110

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Gas Oven
  • Washer and Dryer

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 189-17-040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$42,953

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 71
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1700
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Zoning Description: R110
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Oven Range - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1700
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Loyola Elementary
  • Middle School: Georgina P. Blach Intermediate
  • High School: Mountain View High
  • High School: 266
  • Elementary School: 134
  • Middle School: 129

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 189-17-040
  • Lot Acres: 0.2197
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9571.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9571.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Loyola Elementary
  • High School Text: Mountain View High
  • Middle School Text: Georgina P. Blach Intermediate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2023
Closed on
Jun 9, 2023
Sold by
Hurt Family Trust
Bought by
Sun Kaichao and Liang Zhujun
Seller's Agent
Tracy Vanoncini
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Li
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,799,000
Sold Price
$3,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$249,000
-6.55%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$4,168,422

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$618,422
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.88%
Original Mortgage
$2,550,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,476,469
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$1,646,451

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2019
Sold by
Hurt Clarence Ray and Hurt Janet Marie
Bought by
Hurt Clarence R and Hurt Janet M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2007
Sold by
Mattison C L and Mattison Cynthia A
Bought by
Hurt Clarence Ray and Hurt Janet Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,264,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2001
Sold by
Mattison Carl L and Mattison Cynthia A
Bought by
Mattison C L and Mattison Cynthia A

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
6.51%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2000
Sold by
Mattison Carl L
Bought by
Mattison C L and Mattison Cynthia A
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
Sun Kaichao $3,550,000 Orange Coast Title
Hurt Clarence R -- None Available
Hurt Clarence Ray $1,580,000 Chicago Title Company
Mattison C L -- North American Title Co
Mattison Carl L -- North American Title Co
Mattison C L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sun Kaichao $2,550,000
Previous Owner Hurt Clarence Ray $1,264,000
Previous Owner Mattison Carl L $385,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2023 06/29/23 Sold $3,550,000 +1.4% $2,088 / Sq Ft
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2023 06/01/23 Price Changed $3,500,000 -7.9% $2,059 / Sq Ft
05/17/2023 05/17/23 For Sale $3,799,000 -- $2,235 / 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 $42,953 $3,693,420 $3,324,078 $369,342
2024 $42,953 $3,621,000 $3,258,900 $362,100
2023 $25,299 $2,034,654 $1,802,865 $231,789
2022 $25,083 $1,994,760 $1,767,515 $227,245
2021 $24,766 $1,955,648 $1,732,858 $222,790
2020 $24,983 $1,935,596 $1,715,090 $220,506
2019 $23,715 $1,897,644 $1,681,461 $216,183
2018 $23,455 $1,860,437 $1,648,492 $211,945
2017 $22,569 $1,823,959 $1,616,169 $207,790
2016 $22,056 $1,788,196 $1,584,480 $203,716
2015 $21,697 $1,761,336 $1,560,680 $200,656
2014 $21,476 $1,726,835 $1,530,109 $196,726
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tracy Vanoncini

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Tracy Vanoncini

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (650) 450-2632

    2 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Tracy Vanoncini
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  • Lisa Leaverton

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Lisa Leaverton

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 250-7300

    2 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Lisa Leaverton
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jessica Li

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81928572

MLSListings

APN: 189-17-040

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94024

1278 Golden Way, Los Altos, CA

This home is located at 1278 Golden Way, Los Altos, CA 94024 since 17 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $4,168,422, approximately $2,452 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 1278 Golden Way is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Loyola Elementary School, Georgina P. Blach Junior High School, and Mountain View High School.

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