NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 Santa Rita Ct Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $3,427,000 - $4,038,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,850 Sq Ft
$2,078/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 07, 2013

Last sale price $1,600,000 $865 Per Sq Ft

Est. 140% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,457/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Santa Rita Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Garden Windows

About This Home

As of August 2013

Charm! Privacy! Location! Inviting home with hardwood flooring, fireplace, family room, French doors open to sitting porch overlooking back-yard patio, pool, cabana, arbor-covered deck, outbuilding, koi pond, palms & gardens. Fabulous yard for entertaining-fun in a serene setting. Private, yet close to amenities & The Village at Los Altos Center. Los Altos schools! You will love this property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Selkirk

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01071564 Listed on: 06/05/2013

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

John Chao

Action Properties License #01314661

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,965

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • Security Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Home Design

  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,850 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Pool

  • Cabana
  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Cover
  • Pool Sweep

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Thermostat
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Patio

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 167-11-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,965

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 64
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 864.86
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1850
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Side Coordinate: 3
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: D3
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave, Trash Compactor, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1850
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Sealed Crawlspace, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: In Ground Concrete, Pool - Sweep, Cabana / Dressing Room, Pool - Cover, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Shake
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Converted

Utilities

  • Heating System: Floor Furnace, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Garden Window

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Santa Rita Elementary
  • Middle School: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 136
  • Middle School: 133

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 167-11-010
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 809.73
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9148.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 9148.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 9148.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9148.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Per Owner, Caulked/Sealed, Insulated Water Heater, Weather Stripped Door(s), Thermostat Controller, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Santa Rita Elementary
  • High School Text: Los Altos High
  • Middle School Text: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2014
Sold by
Hui Waikwan and Chang Sandy C
Bought by
Wong Living Trust and Wong Lisa Cheng
Current Estimated Value
$3,843,510

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2014
Sold by
Hui Waikwan and Chang Sandy C
Bought by
Hui Waikwan and Chang Sandy C

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2013
Closed on
Jul 26, 2013
Sold by
Hottovy Ronald J and Hottovy Gail
Bought by
Hui Waikwan and Chang Sandy C
Seller's Agent
Susan Selkirk
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
John Chao
Action Properties
List Price
$1,498,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$102,000
6.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.47%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2009
Sold by
Rubenaker Gail
Bought by
Hottovy Gail and Hottovy Ronald J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1998
Sold by
Gail Rubenaker and Gail John A
Bought by
Rubenaker Gail

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
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
Wong Living Trust $1,699,750 Chicago Title Company
Hui Waikwan -- None Available
Hui Waikwan -- Old Republic Title Company
Hottovy Gail -- None Available
Rubenaker Gail -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hui Waikwan $417,000
Previous Owner Rubenaker Gail $370,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2013 08/07/13 Sold $1,600,000 +6.8% $865 / Sq Ft
07/10/2013 07/10/13 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2013 06/05/13 For Sale $1,498,000 -- $810 / 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 $24,965 $2,082,798 $2,034,728 $48,070
2024 $24,965 $2,041,960 $1,994,832 $47,128
2023 $24,502 $2,001,922 $1,955,718 $46,204
2022 $24,237 $1,962,670 $1,917,371 $45,299
2021 $24,355 $1,924,187 $1,879,776 $44,411
2020 $24,625 $1,904,458 $1,860,502 $43,956
2019 $23,437 $1,867,117 $1,824,022 $43,095
2018 $23,272 $1,830,507 $1,788,257 $42,250
2017 $22,312 $1,794,616 $1,753,194 $41,422
2016 $21,678 $1,759,428 $1,718,818 $40,610
2015 $20,968 $1,700,000 $1,693,000 $7,000
2014 $20,136 $1,600,000 $1,400,000 $200,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Susan Selkirk

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 776-8944

    6 Total Sales

    Susan Selkirk
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  • John Chao

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    John Chao

    Action Properties

    (650) 279-9288

    11 Total Sales

    John Chao
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81319693

MLSListings

APN: 167-11-010

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94022

178 Santa Rita Ct, Los Altos, CA

This home is located at 178 Santa Rita Ct, Los Altos, CA 94022 since 05 June 2013 and is currently estimated at $3,843,510, approximately $2,077 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 178 Santa Rita Ct is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Santa Rita Elementary School, Ardis G. Egan Junior High School, and Los Altos High School.

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