NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1291 Petersen Ct Los Altos, CA 94024

South Los Altos Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,008,000 - $4,741,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,923 Sq Ft
$1,462/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 4, 2016

Last sale price $2,315,000 $792 Per Sq Ft

Est. 85% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,716 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Oak Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Marymeade Park

About This Home

As of April 2016

Rebuilt in Y2003-Y2005,SFH in central Silicon Valley,convenient/peaceful neighborhood* Modern floor plan w/ skylights & chandelier in high ceiling foyer enty*Brazilian cherry hardwood floor & crown molding throughout* Bay windows in formal dining room,fireplace in living room* Slab granite countertop,full backsplash,top brand name appliances,breakfast bar,wine cellar,garden window,built-in refrigerator in kitchen*Built-in speakers,ceiling lights/fans in living area & bedrooms*Walk-in closet w/ organizer in master room*Dual sinks, separate shower & Jacuzzi tub in master bathroom*Dual pane windows throughout,triple pane windows in 2 bedrooms*Tile floor,tile shower surrounds,tiled walls in all bathrooms*Great schools: Oak Avenue Elementary,Georgina P. Blach Intermediate,Mountain View High*

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Lin

Maxreal License #01274507 Listed on: 02/22/2016

Maxreal

Last Buyer's Agent

Yanci Fu

Dollarhouse Inc License #01935527

Dollarhouse Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 10,237 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as REBD

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,923 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 193-35-026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

10,237 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2923
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Zoning Description: REBD
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room, Skylight
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2923
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 266

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 193-35-026
  • Lot Acres: 0.2350
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10219.18
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10219.18

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2016
Closed on
Apr 1, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michelle Lin
Maxreal
Buyer's Agent
Yanci Fu
Dollarhouse Inc
List Price
$2,500,000
Sold Price
$2,315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$185,000
-7.4%
Current Estimated Value
$4,274,132

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,959,132
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.19%
Original Mortgage
$1,852,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,424,797
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,849,335

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2011
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
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2006
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
$900,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2006
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
$900,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2005
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
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
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
$2,315,000 First American Title Company
-- Fidelity National Title Co
$1,410,000 Chicago Title Company
-- Alliance Title Company
$1,480,000 Alliance Title Company
-- Alliance Title Company
$500,000 New Century Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,852,000
Previous Owner $400,000
Previous Owner $900,000
Previous Owner $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/04/2016 04/04/16 Sold $2,315,000 +0.7% $792 / Sq Ft
03/10/2016 03/10/16 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2016 03/08/16 Price Changed $2,300,000 -8.0% $787 / Sq Ft
02/22/2016 02/22/16 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $855 / 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
2025 $31,557 $2,740,485 $2,192,390 $548,095
2024 $31,557 $2,686,751 $2,149,402 $537,349
2023 $31,134 $2,634,070 $2,107,257 $526,813
2022 $30,889 $2,582,423 $2,065,939 $516,484
2021 $31,060 $2,531,788 $2,025,431 $506,357
2020 $31,311 $2,505,828 $2,004,663 $501,165
2019 $29,782 $2,456,695 $1,965,356 $491,339
2018 $29,457 $2,408,525 $1,926,820 $481,705
2017 $28,326 $2,361,300 $1,889,040 $472,260
2016 $18,630 $1,525,985 $1,220,790 $305,195
2015 $18,355 $1,503,064 $1,202,453 $300,611
2014 $18,580 $1,473,622 $1,178,899 $294,723
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michelle Lin

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Michelle Lin

    Maxreal

    (408) 661-1188

    75 Total Sales

    Michelle Lin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Yanci Fu

    Dollarhouse Inc

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81561732

MLSListings

APN: 193-35-026

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94024 South Los Altos

1291 Petersen Ct, Los Altos, CA

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