$3,197,000
SOLD JAN 29, 2016

15955 Barry Ln Monte Sereno, CA 95030

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,758 Sq Ft
0.66 Acres

Recently Sold

$851 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Deck
  • Marble Flooring
  • Daves Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2019

THIS HOME WAS EXTENSIVELY REMODELED IN 1998/2000* GOURMET KITCHEN WITH SLAB GRANITE*GAS RANGE*SUB-ZERO*MAPLE CABINETS*SEPARATE FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOMS*FAMILY ROOM KITCHEN COMBINATION*TWO FIREPLACES*HUGE MASTER SUITE WITH SEPARATE OFFICE AND VIEWING DECKS*TWO BEDROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR*WOOD FLOORS*NEW CARPETING*INSIDE LAUNDRY*BEAUTIFUL TILE/STONE SURFACED BATHS*CUSTOM WOOD WORK THROUGHOUT* SKYLIGHTS*FORMAL ENTRY WITH CUSTOM CATHERDRAL CEILING*CUSTOM FRONT DOOR* GOURGOUS GROUNDS WITH MANY EXTERIOR ENTERTAINING AREA'S*GATED CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY*EXTENSIVE STONE WORK THROUGHOUT *CUSTOM PAVERED DRIVEWAY*OUTDOOR FIREPLACE & SITTING AREA*WONDERFUL VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS AND GROUNDS*AWARD WINING LOS GATOS SCHOOLS*STROLL TO TOWN AND CLOSE TO ALL SHOPPING AND COMMUTE ROADS*

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Lister

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01179611 Listed on: 12/01/2015

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Lubke

Referral Realty-BV License #00893780

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $50,450

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R144

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,758 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts
  • Cable TV Available

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: Mediterranean
  • Age: 64
  • 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: Gas Burning, Ornamental Only
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Room, Dining Bar, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Gas, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven Range - Electric, Pantry Cabinet, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3758
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer, Tub / Sink
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Stone, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Marble, Shower and Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Stone, Tile, Tub, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods, Hills, Mountains
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Dog Run / Kennel, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Common Parking Area, Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted 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 - Sloped Up
  • Parcel Number: 410-19-031
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 27512.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 27512.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight

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
$5,392,009

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,392,009
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
Original Mortgage
$2,800,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,484,481
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,907,528

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: ML81533890

MLSListings

APN: 410-19-031