NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1555 Kensington Cir Los Altos, CA 94024

South Los Altos Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,490,000 - $5,031,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,962 Sq Ft
$2,442/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 23, 2017

Last sale price $3,351,000 $1,708 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,444/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • In Ground Pool
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Oak Avenue Elementary School Rated A+
  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2017

Wonderful single story ranch home available on one of the finest streets in Los Altos, on nearly ½ acre lot (County records show 20,400sf.-buyer to verify). First time on the market in nearly 60 years! Home has spacious living room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace , 3 bedrooms, pool cabana, enclosed sunroom, craft room / workshop, oversized 3 car garage with walk up attic and sparkling pool! Main house is approx. 1970 sf plus the enclosed patio, workshop, 3rd bathroom and cabana are an additional 1400 sf per appraiser-buyer to verify) Picturesque neighborhood has rich architecture with mature landscaping including many beautiful Oaks and Redwoods. Walking or biking distance to shops, restaurants, Marymeade Park, & award winning Los Altos Schools: Oak Elementary, Blach Middle and Mountain View High -buyer to verify availability. Convenient access to major commute routes including HWY 85, 280,101, 237, Grant Road and Foothill Expressway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christy Ying

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01275770 Listed on: 05/15/2017

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Christy Ying

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01275770 Listed on: 05/15/2017

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $47,056

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Mostly Level
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,962 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Art Studio
  • Workshop
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Tile Countertops
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Built-In Barbecue

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Community Sewer or Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 193-37-013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$47,056

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 61
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1962
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Built-in BBQ Grill, Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Formica, Countertop - Tile
  • Living Sq Ft: 1962
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Stone, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - In Ground
  • Roof: Shake, Tar and Gravel
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 193-37-013
  • Lot Acres: 0.4680
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 20400.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 20400.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2017
Closed on
Jun 5, 2017
Sold by
Hall Claire Van Sciver
Bought by
Ying Ming Haw and Ying Richard Jay
Seller's Agent
Christy Ying
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Christy Ying
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$2,998,000
Sold Price
$3,351,000
Premium/Discount to List
$353,000
11.77%
Current Estimated Value
$4,790,427

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,439,427
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.44%
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
Ying Ming Haw $3,351,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2017 06/23/17 Sold $3,351,000 +11.8% $1,708 / Sq Ft
05/26/2017 05/26/17 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2017 05/15/17 For Sale $2,998,000 0.0% $1,528 / Sq Ft
11/10/2015 11/10/15 Rented -- -- --
10/22/2015 10/22/15 Price Changed $4,500 -10.0% $2 / Sq Ft
09/22/2015 09/22/15 For Rent $5,000 -- --
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 $47,056 $4,083,823 $3,947,985 $135,838
2024 $47,056 $4,003,749 $3,870,574 $133,175
2023 $46,429 $3,925,245 $3,794,681 $130,564
2022 $43,128 $3,664,804 $3,555,441 $109,363
2021 $44,256 $3,592,946 $3,485,727 $107,219
2020 $44,454 $3,556,106 $3,449,986 $106,120
2019 $42,403 $3,486,380 $3,382,340 $104,040
2018 $41,838 $3,418,020 $3,316,020 $102,000
2017 $3,769 $202,009 $54,918 $147,091
2016 $3,605 $198,049 $53,842 $144,207
2015 $3,678 $195,075 $53,034 $142,041
2014 $3,552 $191,255 $51,996 $139,259
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christy Ying

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Christy Ying

    Sereno Group

    (650) 867-5566

    5 Total Sales

    Christy Ying
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81651595

MLSListings

APN: 193-37-013

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94024 South Los Altos

1555 Kensington Cir, Los Altos, CA

This home is located at 1555 Kensington Cir, Los Altos, CA 94024 since 15 May 2017 and is currently estimated at $4,790,427, approximately $2,441 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 1555 Kensington Cir is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Oak Avenue Elementary School, Georgina P. Blach Junior High School, and Mountain View High School.

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