NOT LISTED FOR SALE

14920 Farwell Ave Saratoga, CA 95070

Fruitvale West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,891,000 - $6,743,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
4,019 Sq Ft
$1,594/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 16, 2017

Last sale price $4,425,000 $1,101 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $38,376/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Saratoga Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2017

Exquisite Saratoga estate, close to downtown Saratoga offering the perfect combination of modern luxury detailing & comfortable living. The open floorplan features 4,019 +/- sqft of living space w/ 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths & 2 half baths. Master Suite, privately set on second floor. All other living areas & bedrooms are on first floor. Beautiful custom finishes are enjoyed throughout, custom designed casework, decorative wall and ceiling treatments. The spacious gourmet kitchen w/ professional grade appliances includes full size refri & full size freezer! Beautiful copper glazed cabinetry. Over a half acre, the fully landscaped grounds offer countless spaces for outdoor entertaining, recreation & relaxation including a sparkling pool/spa, firepit w/ built-in bench seating, cabana w/ outdoor kitchen & BBQ area plus a putting green. Providing a sense of peaceful seclusion, yet close to downtown Saratoga & Los Gatos, this grand estate is a world class destination to call home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy McCafferty

Compass License #00967324 Listed on: 07/10/2017

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Eileen Bosch

Compass License #00622009

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $58,169

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.65 Acre Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Zoning described as R140

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Concrete Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,019 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Entertainment System
  • High Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Warming Drawer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Steam Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Laundry Tub

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Alarm System

Pool

  • Cabana
  • Heated Pool and Spa
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Fire Pit
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 397-18-048

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$58,169

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4019
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Zoning Description: R140
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Gas Starter
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room, Dining Bar, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Ice Maker, Ice Maker, Island, Oven - Electric, Pantry, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Warming Drawer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 4019
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Tub / Sink
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Travertine
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Marble, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Steam Shower, Stone, Tile, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Cabana / Dressing Room, Pool - Heated, Pool - Sweep, Pool / Spa Combo
  • Roof: Concrete
  • View: Mountains
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Fire Pit, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Security Gate, Video / Audio System, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar

Schools

  • High School: 264

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 397-18-048
  • Lot Acres: 0.6470
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 28183.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 28183.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2019
Sold by
Buchanan Mark P and Kurebayashi Shinya
Bought by
Buchanan Mark P and Kurebayashi Shinya
Current Estimated Value
$6,405,744

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2017
Closed on
Aug 3, 2017
Sold by
Joye James Douglas and Bing Carolyn Ann
Bought by
Buchanan Mark P and Kurebayashi Shinya
Seller's Agent
Amy McCafferty
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Eileen Bosch
Compass
List Price
$4,300,000
Sold Price
$4,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$125,000
2.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.61%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,503,268
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,902,476

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2011
Sold by
Bramlett Marlo J and Bramlett Deborah C
Bought by
Joye James Douglas and Bing Carolyn Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2002
Sold by
Bramlett Marlo J and Bramlett Marlo Joseph
Bought by
Bramlett Marlo J and Bramlett Deborah C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
5.28%
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
Buchanan Mark P -- None Available
Buchanan Mark P $4,425,000 Orange Coast Title Co Norcal
Joye James Douglas $3,330,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bramlett Marlo J -- Alliance Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Buchanan Mark P $3,000,000
Previous Owner Joye James Douglas $1,600,000
Previous Owner Bramlett Marlo J $700,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/16/2017 08/16/17 Sold $4,425,000 +2.9% $1,101 / Sq Ft
07/17/2017 07/17/17 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2017 07/10/17 For Sale $4,300,000 -- $1,070 / 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 $58,169 $5,034,891 $2,958,354 $2,076,537
2024 $58,169 $4,936,169 $2,900,348 $2,035,821
2023 $57,713 $4,839,382 $2,843,479 $1,995,903
2022 $56,523 $4,744,493 $2,787,725 $1,956,768
2021 $55,638 $4,651,464 $2,733,064 $1,918,400
2020 $54,502 $4,603,770 $2,705,040 $1,898,730
2019 $53,612 $4,513,500 $2,652,000 $1,861,500
2018 $52,712 $4,425,000 $2,600,000 $1,825,000
2017 $44,571 $3,676,006 $1,821,444 $1,854,562
2016 $41,498 $3,450,000 $1,750,000 $1,700,000
2015 $38,372 $3,549,795 $1,758,907 $1,790,888
2014 $36,637 $3,057,000 $1,514,700 $1,542,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Amy McCafferty

    Compass

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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Eileen Bosch

    Compass

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    BARBARA WADDELL

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81669157

MLSListings

APN: 397-18-048

California Santa Clara County Saratoga 95070 Fruitvale West

14920 Farwell Ave, Saratoga, CA

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