$1,710,000
SOLD DEC 7, 2015

1542 Melba Ct Mountain View, CA 94040

Mountain View West Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,267 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,350 Per Sq Ft

27% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Springer Elementary School Rated A+
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Ceramic Countertops

About This Home

As of October 2022

Prime location! Super-quiet cul-de-sac where kids can play, and for adults, fantastic neighbors and neighborhood w/coffee groceries Castro St shops/restaurants all within an easy few minutes! Warm well-kept home w/new interior/exterior paint refinished hardwood floors light and bright w/lots of windows large open eat-in kitchen big bedrooms big front and backyards! Top Los Altos schools: Springer Blach Los Altos High!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Fischer-Colbrie

Intero Real Estate Services License #00922040 Listed on: 10/27/2015

Intero Real Estate Services

Co-Listed By

Mandy Higgins

RE/MAX Properties West License #00972080

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Green

Compass License #01894162

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,983

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,267 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ceramic Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 189-31-023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,983

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 61
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1267
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Ceramic, Dishwasher, Oven - Electric
  • Living Sq Ft: 1267
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

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 - Public

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: 189-31-023
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5951.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5951.00

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
Sep 1, 2022
Closed on
Oct 5, 2022
Sold by
Suh Joseph W and Suh Carol
Bought by
Ni Alan and Chen Pamela
Seller's Agent
Eric Fischer-Colbrie
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Carlos Padilla
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$3,350,000
Sold Price
$3,285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-1.94%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$3,617,967

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$332,967
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.54%
Original Mortgage
$2,628,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,502,756
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,140,055

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2015
Closed on
Dec 2, 2015
Sold by
Guntly Nancy L
Bought by
Suh Joseph W and Yeh Carol
Seller's Agent
Eric Fischer-Colbrie
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Heather Green
Compass
List Price
$1,348,000
Sold Price
$1,710,000
Premium/Discount to List
$362,000
26.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.00%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2009
Sold by
Guntly Nancy L
Bought by
Guntly Nancy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2006
Sold by
Guntly Nancy L
Bought by
Guntly Nancy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2003
Sold by
Guntly Nancy L
Bought by
Guntly Nancy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$267,500
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2002
Sold by
Guntly Thomas R
Bought by
Guntly Nancy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1994
Sold by
Erickson Bruce M and Erickson Mary Beth
Bought by
Guntly Thomas R and Guntly Nancy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$277,700
Interest Rate
8.51%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,285,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $1,710,000 Wfg National Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Financial Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $321,500 Commonwealth Land Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,628,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $244,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $267,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $277,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/12/2022 10/12/22 Sold $3,285,000 -1.9% $1,943 / Sq Ft
09/10/2022 09/10/22 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2022 09/01/22 For Sale $3,350,000 +95.9% $1,981 / Sq Ft
12/07/2015 12/07/15 Sold $1,710,000 +26.9% $1,350 / Sq Ft
11/05/2015 11/05/15 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2015 10/27/15 For Sale $1,348,000 -- $1,064 / 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 $38,983 $3,417,713 $3,075,942 $341,771
2024 $38,983 $3,350,700 $3,015,630 $335,070
2023 $38,477 $3,285,000 $2,956,500 $328,500
2022 $24,855 $2,068,363 $1,526,028 $542,335
2021 $24,912 $2,027,807 $1,496,106 $531,701
2020 $25,112 $2,007,016 $1,480,766 $526,250
2019 $23,890 $1,967,664 $1,451,732 $515,932
2018 $22,877 $1,865,083 $1,423,267 $441,816
2017 $21,028 $1,744,200 $1,395,360 $348,840
2016 $20,523 $1,710,000 $1,368,000 $342,000
2015 $6,076 $449,314 $279,515 $169,799
2014 $6,017 $440,513 $274,040 $166,473
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Eric Fischer-Colbrie

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Eric Fischer-Colbrie

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (650) 533-7511

    5 in this area

    135 Total Sales

    Eric Fischer-Colbrie
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  • Carlos Padilla

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Carlos Padilla

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (650) 947-4746

    2 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Carlos Padilla
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Mandy Higgins

    RE/MAX

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Heather Green

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81520478

MLSListings

APN: 189-31-023

California Santa Clara County Mountain View 94040 Mountain View West

1542 Melba Ct, Mountain View, CA

This home is located at 1542 Melba Ct, Mountain View, CA 94040 and is currently priced at $1,710,000, approximately $1,349 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 1542 Melba Ct is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Springer Elementary School, Georgina P. Blach Junior High School, and Los Altos High School.

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