$5,588,000
SOLD APR 2, 2025
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,679 Sq Ft
0.52 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,519 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Granite Countertops
  • Saratoga Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den

About This Home

As of April 2025

Nestled in one of Saratogas most prestigious neighborhoods, this private executive retreat blends timeless charm with modern comfort on nearly 1/2 acre. Moments from Villa Montalvo& downtown Saratoga, this 5BD+OFFICE, 4BA ranch-style home spans 3679SF with an elegant yet functional design. Thoughtfully laid out with distinct east&west wings,the home is filled w/natural light.All bedrooms are generously sized with no wasted space. A double-sided fireplace divides the formal living and family rooms, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living through walls of windows. The chefs kitchen boasts high-end appliances, a large island with breakfast bar seating, and effortless flow into the family room. Step outside to a beautifully landscaped backyard, ideal for entertaining, featuring a 300+SF "pool" house with a built-in BBQ, electricity, gas, and waterready for a potential ADU conversion (buyer to verify). A 2-car garage and extended driveway provide ample parking. Prime location with easy access to Hwys 9,85, top-rated Saratoga schools, and scenic hiking trails at Villa Montalvo,Hakone Gardens, and Sanborn County Park.This rare gem offers the perfect balance of privacy,convenience,and sophisticationdont miss this incredible opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ella Sun

Compass License #01877209 Listed on: 03/04/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Joyce Zhao

Keller Williams Thrive License #01958319

Keller Williams Thrive

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,543

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Zoning described as R115

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,679 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 517-27-018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,543

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 65
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3679
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Zoning Description: R115
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room, Skylight
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 3679
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Full on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Elementary School: Saratoga Elementary
  • Middle School: Redwood Middle
  • High School: Saratoga High
  • High School: 264
  • Elementary School: 199
  • Middle School: 198

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 517-27-018
  • Lot Acres: 0.5197
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 22638.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 22638.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2025
Closed on
Mar 26, 2025
Sold by
Shen 2024 Living Trust and Chen-Shen 2024 Living Trust
Bought by
Sukumar Aarathi and Ramamani Gokul
Seller's Agent
Ella Sun
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Joyce Zhao
Keller Williams Thrive
List Price
$5,000,000
Sold Price
$5,588,000
Premium/Discount to List
$588,000
11.76%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$5,477,194

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$110,806
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.76%
Original Mortgage
$4,470,400
Outstanding Balance
$4,465,950
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$994,456

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2024
Sold by
Chen-Shen Wendy
Bought by
Chen-Shen 2024 Living Trust and Chen-Shen

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2024
Sold by
Shen 2001 Living Trust and Shen Jacob Yun-Mo
Bought by
Shen Jacob Yun-Mo and Shen Wendy Chen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2015
Sold by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy Chen
Bought by
Shen 2001 Living Trust and Chen Shen Wendy

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
3.99%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2015
Sold by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy Chen
Bought by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy Chen

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
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2011
Sold by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy Chen
Bought by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy Chen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$354,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2009
Sold by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy Chen
Bought by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy Chen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$367,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2003
Sold by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy
Bought by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2003
Sold by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy
Bought by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2002
Sold by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy
Bought by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$403,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2001
Sold by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy Chen
Bought by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy Chen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1993
Sold by
Spicer Rene Thompson and Thompson Philip A
Bought by
Shen Jacob Yun Mo and Shen Wendy Chen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
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 $5,588,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Cornerstone Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Alliance Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $730,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $4,470,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $822,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $870,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $400,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $354,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $367,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $210,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $402,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $403,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $460,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Sold $5,588,000 +11.8% $1,519 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2025 03/04/25 For Sale $5,000,000 -- $1,359 / 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
2024 $16,543 $1,347,040 $547,394 $799,646
2023 $16,543 $1,320,628 $536,661 $783,967
2022 $16,037 $1,294,735 $526,139 $768,596
2021 $15,766 $1,269,349 $515,823 $753,526
2020 $15,429 $1,256,334 $510,534 $745,800
2019 $15,163 $1,231,701 $500,524 $731,177
2018 $14,892 $1,207,551 $490,710 $716,841
2017 $14,826 $1,183,875 $481,089 $702,786
2016 $14,385 $1,160,662 $471,656 $689,006
2015 $14,091 $1,143,229 $464,572 $678,657
2014 $13,784 $1,120,836 $455,472 $665,364
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81996359

MLSListings

APN: 517-27-018