NOT LISTED FOR SALE

131 Giffin Rd Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $1,684,000 - $2,536,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,360 Sq Ft
858 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold October 18, 2019

Last sale price $1,810,000 $1,331 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,713/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Radiant Floor
  • Granite Countertops
  • Covington Elementary School Rated A+
  • High Ceiling
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of October 2019

Charm galore awaits you in this quiet & private upscale townhome that feels like a single family home. Spacious living room with cozy fireplace and many windows. Updated kitchen with granite slab counters, stainless steel appliances, and breakfast bar. Dining area adjacent, as is the attached garage for ease. Large & luxurious master suite with high ceilings making it bright, open & airy & good closet space. Second bedroom is also upstairs and spacious with built-ins. Many updates throughout, inside laundry, A/C, one-car attached garage. Lovely private yard ideal for entertaining & relaxing alike. A lifestyle comes with this townhome...a quick jaunt to downtown...no more searching for parking. Excellent Los Altos schools, including a few blocks to Covington Elementary, Egan & Los Altos High (buyer to verfiy). SIMPLY PUT, A SPECIAL PLACE TO CALL HOME.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelly Potvin

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01236885 Listed on: 09/12/2019

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Josh Felder

Redfin License #01916058

Redfin

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $175 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,360 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Dual Sinks
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area electricity, exterior painting, fencing, insurance - liability, roof
  • 6 Units
  • Altos Gardens Association
  • Built by Altos Gardens

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number El 170-38-072

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

858 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$175 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Building: 6
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 6
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1360
  • Complex Name: Altos Gardens
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Zoning Description: R318
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1360
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel, Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floors, Solar
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 175
  • HOA Documents: Budget, Bylaws, CC&RS, Financial Statement, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Insurance - Liability, Roof
  • H O A Name Text: Altos Gardens
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 265

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: El 170-38-072
  • Lot Acres: 0.0197
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 859.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 859.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2
  • Unit Features: Unit Faces Street

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Covington Elementary
  • High School Text: Los Altos High
  • Middle School Text: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2021
Sold by
Tran Christine and Robinson Michael
Bought by
Tran Christine
Current Estimated Value
$2,008,373

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,317,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,198,443
Interest Rate
2.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$809,930

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2019
Closed on
Sep 20, 2019
Sold by
Vogler Wulf and Vogler Irene
Bought by
Tran Christine and Robinson Michael
Seller's Agent
Shelly Potvin
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Josh Felder
Redfin
List Price
$1,798,000
Sold Price
$1,810,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
0.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.63%
Original Mortgage
$1,448,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2005
Sold by
Vogler Wulf and Vogler Irene
Bought by
Vogler Wulf and Vogler Irene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,650
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2003
Sold by
Vogler Wulf and Ivashchenko Irene
Bought by
Vogler Wulf and Ivashchenko Irene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2002
Sold by
Anderson Chris L
Bought by
Scott Alison J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$503,200
Interest Rate
2.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2002
Sold by
Scott A J and Scott Alison J
Bought by
Vogler Wulf and Ivashchenko Irene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$503,200
Interest Rate
2.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2000
Sold by
Childs Kay M
Bought by
Scott Alison J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
8.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1998
Sold by
Childs Kay M
Bought by
Childs Kay M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 1995
Sold by
Collins Laurence H
Bought by
Childs Kay M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1995
Sold by
Vu Hung T
Bought by
Collins Laurence H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
8.46%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tran Christine $707,500 Mortgage Connect
Tran Christine $1,810,000 Chicago Title Company
Vogler Wulf -- Stewart Title Of California
Vogler Wulf -- Financial Title Company
Scott Alison J -- First American Title Guarant
Vogler Wulf $629,000 First American Title Guarant
Scott Alison J $700,000 First American Title Guarant
Childs Kay M -- --
Childs Kay M $370,000 First American Title Guarant
Collins Laurence H $335,000 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tran Christine $1,317,500
Previous Owner Tran Christine $1,448,000
Previous Owner Vogler Wulf $359,650
Previous Owner Vogler Wulf $472,000
Previous Owner Vogler Wulf $503,200
Previous Owner Scott Alison J $560,000
Previous Owner Childs Kay M $296,000
Previous Owner Collins Laurence H $268,000
Closed Vogler Wulf $49,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/18/2019 10/18/19 Sold $1,810,000 +0.7% $1,331 / Sq Ft
09/20/2019 09/20/19 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2019 09/12/19 For Sale $1,798,000 -- $1,322 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $21,667 $1,810,000 $905,000 $905,000
2024 $21,667 $1,945,712 $972,856 $972,856
2023 $23,260 $1,907,562 $953,781 $953,781
2022 $23,076 $1,870,160 $935,080 $935,080
2021 $23,144 $1,828,750 $914,375 $914,375
2020 $23,306 $1,810,000 $905,000 $905,000
2019 $11,064 $832,986 $331,074 $501,912
2018 $10,925 $816,654 $324,583 $492,071
2017 $10,527 $800,642 $318,219 $482,423
2016 $10,259 $784,944 $311,980 $472,964
2015 $10,094 $773,154 $307,294 $465,860
2014 $10,012 $758,010 $301,275 $456,735
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81768275

MLSListings

APN: 170-38-072

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