$4,498,000
$402K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $24,926/month

Total Views 10,912
6 Beds
4 Baths
4,531 Sq Ft
$993 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • In Ground Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Saratoga Elementary School Rated A
  • River View
  • Craftsman Architecture

About This Home

This newly renovated 4,531± sf + 300± sf ADU home on .92 acres, near the downtown of the City of Saratoga, offers todays modern amenities & style with the bygone era of Craftsman architecture. The property benefits from reduced property taxes through the Mills Act. Very few properties come to market with the charm and character of Higginbotham House. The serene & peaceful setting, set amongst the live oak trees and Saratoga Creek, creates a spiritual & tranquil effect upon one's soul. This home offers 6 bedrooms & 4 full bathrooms plus a separate ADU/rustic studio with full bath & kitchenette above a spacious workshop, which is perfect for the hobby enthusiast. The main floor plan offers a kitchen/great room experience centered among indoor & outdoor dining areas, outdoor kitchen, & the Great Hall. The primary suite is spacious & tranquil on the 2nd floor, nestled among the trees offering fantastic vistas. Three additional bedrooms & bath sit across the roof deck from the primary suite. A second kitchen, living area, bedroom, bathroom, & private deck sit at the rear of the house. Being only the 3rd owner of this storied property, the seller has revitalized the original amphitheater, 2-foot narrow gauge railway & train station.

Listing Agent

Nevis and Ardizzone Team

Compass License #70010073 Listed on: 06/06/2025

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,583

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Mostly Level
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R112

Property Views

  • River
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,531 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Garden Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room
  • Security Gate
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Spa
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Homes

  • 300 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 397-31-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,583

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Age: 107
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 300
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4531
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Zoning Description: R112
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Burning, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 4531
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Great Room, Laundry Room, Office Area, Storage, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Spa - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Composition, Flat / Low Pitch
  • View: Neighborhood, River / Stream
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced, Fire Pit, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Mixed Height / Type
  • Property Faces: Southeast
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Covered Parking, Uncovered Parking
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar

Schools

  • School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Middle School: Redwood Middle
  • High School: Saratoga High
  • High School: 264
  • Middle School: 198

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level, Stream - Year Round, Views
  • Parcel Number: 397-31-001
  • Lot Acres: 0.9240
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 40250.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 40250.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Upstairs Studio

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • High School Text: Saratoga High
  • Middle School Text: Redwood Middle

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Range of Values:

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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 $5,583 $491,200 $392,800 $98,400
2024 $5,583 $2,647,713 $2,117,109 $530,604
2023 $31,828 $2,595,798 $2,075,598 $520,200
2022 $31,192 $2,544,900 $2,034,900 $510,000
2021 $4,708 $293,930 $45,217 $248,713
2020 $4,588 $290,917 $44,754 $246,163
2019 $4,490 $285,214 $43,877 $241,337
2018 $4,010 $279,622 $43,017 $236,605
2017 $3,969 $274,140 $42,174 $231,966
2016 $3,823 $268,766 $41,348 $227,418
2015 $3,722 $264,729 $40,727 $224,002
2014 $3,620 $259,545 $39,930 $219,615
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $4,900,000 -- $1,081 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Grant Deed $2,500,000 Chicago Title Company
Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Alliance Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Alliance Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,875,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $346,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $364,390 Unknown
Previous Owner $365,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $340,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,700 No Value Available
Previous Owner $110,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $210,000 No Value Available
Closed $14,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82017460

MLSListings

APN: 397-31-001