NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1541 Fordham Way Mountain View, CA 94040

Estimated Value: $3,829,000 - $4,190,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,055 Sq Ft
$1,928/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 18, 2018

Last sale price $2,740,000 $1,333 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,152/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Springer Elementary School Rated A+
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Family Room

About This Home

As of April 2018

Fantastic location for this nice sized home in one of Mountain View's most desirable neighborhoods with Los Altos Schools. Very well maintained home built in 1954. Breathtaking mature tree right at the front gives the feeling of peace and comfort as you enter this warm home. Permitted addition added in the 1970s gives the home abundant space. Galley kitchen with breakfast nook, spacious living and dining room combo. Large separate living room with sliding door to wonderfully landscaped, mature yard. Outdoor gazebo for shaded entertaining. Three main level bedrooms and two bathrooms. Light filled, upstairs bedroom offers privacy and added space. Served by award winning Los Altos School District and very near several local parks, shopping, and YMCA. Easy access to Hwy 237 and other commute routes.

Last Listed By

Beth Webster

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01363002 Listed on: 03/21/2018

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,745

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 8,420 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,055 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 189-27-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,745

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 64
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2055
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 2055
  • Stories: 2
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Shake

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Springer Elementary
  • Middle School: Georgina P. Blach Intermediate
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 137
  • Middle School: 129

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 189-27-005
  • Lot Acres: 0.1933
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8419.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8419.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2018
Closed on
Apr 4, 2018
Sold by
Downs James E and The Downs Living Trust
Bought by
Ying Lung Yang Lawrence and Pan Guotong
Seller's Agent
Beth Webster
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Ying Liu
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,949,000
Sold Price
$2,740,000
Premium/Discount to List
$791,000
40.58%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$3,961,351

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,221,351
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.32%
Original Mortgage
$1,918,000
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 1997
Sold by
Downs Robert L and Downs Virginia M
Bought by
Downs Robert L and Downs Virginia M

Range of Values:

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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
Ying Lung Yang Lawrence $2,740,000 First American Title Co
Downs Robert L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ying Lung Yang Lawrence $1,527,466
Closed Ying Lung Yang Lawrence $1,579,400
Closed Lawrence Ying Lung Yang $1,582,000
Closed Ying Lung Yang Lawrence $1,918,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2018 04/18/18 Sold $2,740,000 +40.6% $1,333 / Sq Ft
03/28/2018 03/28/18 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2018 03/21/18 For Sale $1,949,000 -- $948 / 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 $35,745 $3,071,829 $2,933,812 $138,017
2023 $35,274 $3,011,598 $2,876,287 $135,311
2022 $34,996 $2,952,548 $2,819,890 $132,658
2021 $35,194 $2,894,656 $2,764,599 $130,057
2020 $35,482 $2,864,976 $2,736,252 $128,724
2019 $33,665 $2,802,800 $2,682,600 $120,200
2018 $2,335 $124,227 $40,994 $83,233
2017 $2,277 $121,792 $40,191 $81,601
2016 $2,200 $119,404 $39,403 $80,001
2015 $2,177 $117,612 $38,812 $78,800
2014 $2,162 $115,309 $38,052 $77,257
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81697288

MLSListings

APN: 189-27-005