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Seller's Agent in 2020
Kevin Kanning
Realty World-Gallery One
(650) 533-7629
3 in this area
16 Total Sales
189 Osage Ave Los Altos, CA 94022
Estimated Value: $6,746,000 - $7,342,528
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,128
Sq Ft
$1,693/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
- Covington Elementary School Rated A+
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Marble Flooring
About This Home
As of November 2020Enchanting home on one of the most desirable streets in North Los Altos. Hidden away on an approximately half acre, end-of-street, wooded lot, the wonderful location near the downtown Village and top Los Altos schools makes this home one for your short list. The home has a floor plan that supports privacy while still being centered around a welcoming and open, kitchen and family room with vaulted ceilings and easy access to expansive stone patio and oak tree shaded gazebo. Upstairs you'll find an enormous and bright media/2nd family room with separate entrance and sunny deck with retractable awning. The generous sized master bedroom/bath suite looks out onto the lush green, landscaped, park-like backyard. Play structure, shaded arbors/walkways, playhouse, shuffle board, chess set and huge lawn will make for unforgettable outdoor parties and building fond memories with family and friends.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Realty World-Gallery One License #01073250 Listed on: 09/11/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $65,614
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 0.49 Acre Lot
- Wood Fence
- Level Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Zoning described as R1
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Tandem Parking
- Garage Door Opener
- Electric Gate
- Uncovered Parking
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Stucco
- Stone
Interior Spaces
- 4,128 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Beamed Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Free Standing Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Family or Dining Combination
- Bonus Room
- Neighborhood Views
- Crawl Space
- Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Breakfast Bar
- Electric Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Tile Countertops
- Trash Compactor
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Stone
- Marble
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
- Low Flow Toliet
- Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
- Walk-in Shower
Home Security
- Monitored
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Fire Sprinkler System
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Gazebo
Additional Features
- Solar owned by seller
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- Courtyard
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 170-28-016
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 11, 2019
Closed on
Oct 28, 2020
Sold by
Alter Joan and The Alter Family Revocable Tru
Bought by
Choi Ben Chung Ming and Choi Lydia Cheng
Seller's Agent
Kevin Kanning
Realty World-Gallery One
Buyer's Agent
Lan Bowling
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$5,900,000
Sold Price
$5,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$650,000
-11.02%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,738,632
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.52%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 10, 2017
Sold by
Alter Martin
Bought by
Alter Joan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 11, 2002
Sold by
Alter Martin
Bought by
Alter Martin
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,200
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 23, 2000
Sold by
Alter Martin
Bought by
Alter Martin
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
8.18%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi Ben Chung Ming | $5,250,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Alter Joan | -- | None Available | |
| Alter Martin | -- | -- | |
| Alter Martin | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Alter Martin | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Alter Martin | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Alter Martin | $3,900,000 | Chicago Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Alter Martin | $392,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Alter Martin | $400,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2020 11/03/20 | Sold | $5,250,000 | -4.5% | $1,272 / Sq Ft |
| 10/23/2020 10/23/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/02/2020 10/02/20 | Price Changed | $5,500,000 | -6.8% | $1,332 / Sq Ft |
| 09/11/2019 09/11/19 | For Sale | $5,900,000 | -- | $1,429 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $65,614 | $5,751,107 | $4,708,579 | $1,042,528 |
| 2024 | $65,614 | $5,638,341 | $4,616,254 | $1,022,087 |
| 2023 | $64,474 | $5,500,290 | $4,525,740 | $974,550 |
| 2022 | $64,135 | $5,355,000 | $4,437,000 | $918,000 |
| 2021 | $64,092 | $5,250,000 | $4,350,000 | $900,000 |
| 2020 | $67,836 | $5,477,109 | $4,093,609 | $1,383,500 |
| 2019 | $67,718 | $5,611,714 | $3,582,344 | $2,029,370 |
| 2018 | $66,633 | $5,501,681 | $3,512,102 | $1,989,579 |
| 2017 | $58,314 | $4,900,000 | $3,400,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 2016 | $57,349 | $4,824,000 | $3,079,400 | $1,744,600 |
| 2015 | $53,343 | $4,478,600 | $2,858,900 | $1,619,700 |
| 2014 | $46,905 | $3,894,400 | $2,486,100 | $1,408,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kevin Kanning
-
Lan Bowling
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Lan Bowling
Keller Williams Palo Alto
(650) 520-3407
5 in this area
101 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81768211
APN: 170-28-016
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