$4,000,000
SOLD NOV 5, 2019

15955 Barry Ln Monte Sereno, CA 95030

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,758 Sq Ft
0.66 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,064 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden View
  • Daves Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Spanish Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2019

IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN*completely remodeled in 2016/17 with no expense spared*private knoll on 2/3 acre*beautifully landscaped private grounds*close to Santa Cruz Av/Downtown Los Gatos*BUILT FOR ENTERTAINING*Amazing GREAT ROOM* stunning kitchen*custom mirror-inlaid cabinetry*high end appliances*huge dining island*abundance of thoughtfully planned design elements*huge 6 panel stacking patio door opens from the family room area to the spectacular at-grade patio*contemporary firepit*outdoor kitchen/bar*outdoor fireplace*formal living/dining room*2 sided fireplace*4 LARGE BEDROOM SUITES*grand master suite w/ dressing room, shoe closet, stunning master bath & balconies. A junior suite w/bathroom and separate sitting area*Two more ground floor bedroom suites*formal dining/office/den w/ custom built-ins*butlers pantry*huge laundry*breakfast nook

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Slater Thomson Team

Intero Real Estate Services License #70010008 Listed on: 09/17/2019

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Jamie Pfister

SV Milestone License #01295770

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $50,450

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 0.66 Acre Lot
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Gated Home
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R144

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Floor Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,758 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Garden Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 410-19-031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$50,450

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Spanish
  • Age: 68
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3758
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Zoning Description: R144
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Dual Fuel, Freezer, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Electric, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3758
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Inside, Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower - 2+
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Fire Pit, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate
  • Property Faces: Southeast
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Parking Area

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Elementary School: Daves Avenue Elementary
  • Middle School: Raymond J. Fisher Middle
  • High School: Los Gatos High
  • High School: 262
  • Elementary School: 140
  • Middle School: 141

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped
  • Parcel Number: 410-19-031
  • Lot Acres: 0.6629
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 28877.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 28877.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulation - Floor, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Daves Avenue Elementary
  • High School Text: Los Gatos High
  • Middle School Text: Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2019
Closed on
Oct 28, 2019
Sold by
Macdonald Lia L and William And Lia Macdonald Trus
Bought by
Martin Vicki W and Martin Joseph
Seller's Agent
Slater Thomson Team
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Pfister
SV Milestone
List Price
$4,200,000
Sold Price
$4,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-4.76%
Current Estimated Value
$5,523,978

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,523,978
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.47%
Original Mortgage
$2,800,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,484,481
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,252,581

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2015
Closed on
Jan 20, 2016
Sold by
The Harker School
Bought by
The William & Lla Macdonald Trust and Macdonald Lia L
Seller's Agent
Bill Lister
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Lubke
Referral Realty-BV
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$3,197,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$298,000
-8.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2015
Sold by
Nikoloff Christopher and Nikoloff Corina
Bought by
The Harker School

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2004
Sold by
Hammond Paul D and Hammond Joan
Bought by
The Harker School Foundation

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,912,500
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2000
Sold by
Hemmer Catherine A and Hemmer John J
Bought by
Hammond Paul D and Hammond Joan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
3.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 1998
Sold by
Johnson Alan A and Hampton Clo A
Bought by
Hemmer John J and Hemmer Catherine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1996
Sold by
Winner William K and Winner June N
Bought by
Johnson Alan A and Hampton Clo A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
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 $4,000,000 Orange Coast Ttl Co Of Nocal
Grant Deed $3,197,000 Old Republic Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $1,026,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $2,550,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Grant Deed $1,690,000 Alliance Title Company
Individual Deed $1,450,000 North American Title Co
Grant Deed $665,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,800,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,912,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $600,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $850,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $75,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $330,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/05/2019 11/05/19 Sold $4,000,000 -4.8% $1,064 / Sq Ft
10/06/2019 10/06/19 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2019 09/17/19 For Sale $4,200,000 +31.4% $1,118 / Sq Ft
01/29/2016 01/29/16 Sold $3,197,000 -8.5% $851 / Sq Ft
12/27/2015 12/27/15 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2015 12/01/15 For Sale $3,495,000 -- $930 / 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 $50,450 $4,360,206 $3,216,605 $1,143,601
2023 $49,632 $4,274,713 $3,153,535 $1,121,178
2022 $48,637 $4,122,268 $3,091,701 $1,030,567
2021 $47,912 $4,041,440 $3,031,080 $1,010,360
2020 $47,093 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $1,000,000
2019 $40,456 $3,400,840 $2,546,899 $853,941
2018 $39,918 $3,334,158 $2,496,960 $837,198
2017 $37,407 $3,062,665 $2,402,093 $660,572
2016 $1,368 $3,002,614 $2,354,994 $647,620
2015 $1,235 $2,957,513 $2,319,620 $637,893
2014 $31,561 $2,542,400 $1,994,000 $548,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81768891

MLSListings

APN: 410-19-031