NOT LISTED FOR SALE

173 Lu Ray Dr Los Gatos, CA 95032

East Los Gatos Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,861,000 - $3,333,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,978 Sq Ft
$1,591/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 21, 2012

Last sale price $1,188,800 $601 Per Sq Ft

Est. 165% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,416/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Alta Vista Elementary School Rated A
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2012

Enchanting Los Gatos Classic!Charming,inviting curb appeal in highly desirable Alta Vista School neighborhood! Located on a beautifully landscaped 10,044 square foot lot! Remarkably remodeled open space home,features a gourmet kitchen and bathrooms, four spacious bedrooms, granite countertops Jen-Air appliances, dual pane windows,recessed lighting - all nestled in a beautiful setting. A Must See!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aimee Smith

Compass License #01752797 Listed on: 06/25/2012

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Benford

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01372912

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,816

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Zoning described as R110

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,978 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 523-24-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,816

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 53
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 601.01
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1978
  • Barclay Horizontal: 32
  • Barclays Page: 84
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 765
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 84
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 53
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 32
  • Thomas Bros Page: 765
  • Thomas Brothers: E4
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Zoning Description: R110
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1978
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles, Shake
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood, Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), Bay Window

Schools

  • School District: Campbell Union High
  • Elementary School: Alta Vista Elementary
  • Middle School: Union Middle
  • High School: Leigh High
  • High School: 240
  • Elementary School: 214
  • Middle School: 229

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 523-24-008
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 601.01
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10044.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 10044.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 10044.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10044.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Campbell Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Alta Vista Elementary
  • High School Text: Leigh High
  • Middle School Text: Union Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2012
Closed on
Jul 31, 2012
Sold by
Cartus Financial Corporation
Bought by
Vukson Michael James and Vukson Marcia Lynn
Seller's Agent
Aimee Smith
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Erin Benford
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,210,000
Sold Price
$1,188,800
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,200
-1.75%
Current Estimated Value
$3,146,801

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,958,001
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.32%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2012
Closed on
Jun 27, 2012
Sold by
Hawthorne Frederick D and Hawthorne Mary C
Bought by
Cartus Financial Corporation
Seller's Agent
Aimee Smith
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Erin Benford
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,210,000
Sold Price
$1,188,800
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,200
-1.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2005
Sold by
Peebles Kelly A
Bought by
Hawthorne Frederick D and Hawthorne Mary C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2003
Sold by
Peebles John W
Bought by
Peebles John W
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
Vukson Michael James $1,189,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Cartus Financial Corporation $1,189,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Hawthorne Frederick D $1,100,000 Alliance Title Company
Peebles John W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vukson Michael James $500,000
Closed Vukson Michael J $417,000
Previous Owner Hawthorne Frederick D $250,000
Previous Owner Hawthorne Frederick D $250,000
Previous Owner Hawthorne Frederick D $165,000
Previous Owner Hawthorne Frederick D $880,000
Previous Owner Peebles John W $262,000
Previous Owner Peebles John W $280,000
Previous Owner Peebles John W $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2012 08/21/12 Sold $1,188,800 0.0% $601 / Sq Ft
07/27/2012 07/27/12 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2012 07/12/12 Price Changed $1,188,800 -1.8% $601 / Sq Ft
06/25/2012 06/25/12 For Sale $1,210,000 -- $612 / 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 $19,816 $1,549,959 $1,142,759 $407,200
2024 $19,816 $1,519,568 $1,120,352 $399,216
2023 $19,479 $1,489,774 $1,098,385 $391,389
2022 $19,050 $1,460,564 $1,076,849 $383,715
2021 $18,736 $1,431,927 $1,055,735 $376,192
2020 $18,455 $1,417,245 $1,044,910 $372,335
2019 $18,101 $1,389,457 $1,024,422 $365,035
2018 $17,727 $1,362,214 $1,004,336 $357,878
2017 $17,460 $1,335,505 $984,644 $350,861
2016 $16,580 $1,309,320 $965,338 $343,982
2015 $16,274 $1,289,654 $950,838 $338,816
2014 $15,377 $1,221,213 $932,213 $289,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Aimee Smith

    Compass

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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Erin Benford

    Sereno Group

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81223856

MLSListings

APN: 523-24-008

California Santa Clara County Los Gatos 95032 East Los Gatos

173 Lu Ray Dr, Los Gatos, CA

This home is located at 173 Lu Ray Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032 since 25 June 2012 and is currently estimated at $3,146,801, approximately $1,590 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 173 Lu Ray Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Alta Vista Elementary School, Union Middle School, and Leigh High School.

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