NOT LISTED FOR SALE

188 Loma Alta Ave Los Gatos, CA 95030

East Los Gatos Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,591,000 - $4,471,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,092 Sq Ft
$1,290/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 19, 2012

Last sale price $1,842,000 $596 Per Sq Ft

Est. 117% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,071/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Louise Van Meter Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2012

Beautiful,Spacious,5 bd downtown Los Gatos Victorian loaded w/character & charm*One of the most desireable neighborhoods in LG*Reminisant of the Painted Ladies of SF*Classic foyer w/Soaring ceilings*Stained & Beveled glass windows*Kitchen w/Siematic Cherry cabinetry,48" Sub Zero, Miele,& Bosh app.*Walk-in pantry*145 Bottle wine fridge*great Rm*Solarium*Artist studio,English gardens*So much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol & Noelle

Coldwell Banker Realty License #70024777 Listed on: 10/22/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Mitra Lahidji

Compass License #01136364

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,251

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R18

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,092 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Art Studio
  • Solarium
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 532-28-064

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,251

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Victorian
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 595.73
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3092
  • Barclay Horizontal: 29
  • Barclays Page: 93
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 893
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 93
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 51
  • Map Top Coordinate: B
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 29
  • Thomas Bros Page: 893
  • Thomas Brothers: B1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Zoning Description: R18
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Stove, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 3092
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Den / Study / Office, Artist Studio, Solarium, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Bidet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountains, Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • High School: 262

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 532-28-064
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 610.61
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7850.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7850.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7850.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7850.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Louise Van Meter 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
Oct 22, 2012
Closed on
Nov 30, 2012
Sold by
Armstrong Anthony J and Armstrong Audrey E
Bought by
Leigh Curtis M and Leigh Erin E
Seller's Agent
Carol & Noelle
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mitra Lahidji
Compass
List Price
$1,949,000
Sold Price
$1,842,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$107,000
-5.49%
Current Estimated Value
$3,989,763

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,147,763
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2012
Sold by
Armstrong Anthony J and Armstrong Audrey E
Bought by
Armstrong Anthony J and Armstrong Audrey E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2005
Sold by
Armstrong Anthony J and Armstrong Audrey E
Bought by
Armstrong Anthony J and Armstrong Audrey E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2002
Sold by
Armstrong Anthony J and Armstrong Anthony
Bought by
Armstrong Anthony J and Armstrong Audrey F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2002
Sold by
Armstrong Anthony and Armstrong Audrey E
Bought by
Armstrong Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$668,000
Interest Rate
6.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1998
Sold by
Marjorie Scooros
Bought by
Armstrong Anthony J and Armstrong Audrey E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$615,000
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1997
Sold by
Marjorie Scooros
Bought by
Scooros Marjorie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1997
Sold by
Marjorie Scooros
Bought by
Scooros Marjorie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
7.7%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 1994
Sold by
Scooros Theodore and Scooros Marjorie
Bought by
Scooros Theodore and Scooros Marjorie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,000
Interest Rate
7.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 1994
Sold by
Scooros Theodore and Scooros Marjorie
Bought by
Scooros Theodore and Scooros Marjorie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,000
Interest Rate
7.16%
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
Leigh Curtis M $1,842,000 Chicago Title Company
Armstrong Anthony J -- First American Title Company
Armstrong Anthony J -- --
Armstrong Anthony J -- --
Armstrong Anthony -- Chicago Title Co
Armstrong Anthony J $820,000 First American Title Guarant
Scooros Marjorie -- --
Scooros Marjorie -- All Cal Title Company
Scooros Theodore -- --
Scooros Theodore -- Santa Clara Land Title Compa
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Armstrong Anthony J $625,500
Previous Owner Armstrong Anthony $668,000
Previous Owner Armstrong Anthony J $615,000
Previous Owner Scooros Marjorie $255,000
Previous Owner Scooros Theodore $122,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/19/2012 12/19/12 Sold $1,842,000 -2.4% $596 / Sq Ft
11/16/2012 11/16/12 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2012 11/05/12 Price Changed $1,888,000 -3.1% $611 / Sq Ft
10/22/2012 10/22/12 For Sale $1,949,000 -- $630 / 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 $26,251 $2,268,282 $1,046,710 $1,221,572
2024 $26,251 $2,223,807 $1,026,187 $1,197,620
2023 $25,792 $2,180,204 $1,006,066 $1,174,138
2022 $25,624 $2,137,456 $986,340 $1,151,116
2021 $25,208 $2,095,546 $967,000 $1,128,546
2020 $24,765 $2,074,060 $957,085 $1,116,975
2019 $24,431 $2,033,393 $938,319 $1,095,074
2018 $24,096 $1,993,523 $919,921 $1,073,602
2017 $24,044 $1,954,435 $901,884 $1,052,551
2016 $23,432 $1,916,113 $884,200 $1,031,913
2015 $23,296 $1,887,332 $870,919 $1,016,413
2014 $22,950 $1,850,362 $853,859 $996,503
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Carol & Noelle

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Mitra Lahidji

    Compass

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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Eugene Raffanti

    Eugene R. Raffanti, Broker

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81238658

MLSListings

APN: 532-28-064

California Santa Clara County Los Gatos 95030 East Los Gatos

188 Loma Alta Ave, Los Gatos, CA

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