NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1890 Newcastle Dr Los Altos, CA 94024

South Los Altos Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,844,000 - $4,279,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,962 Sq Ft
$2,085/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2014

Last sale price $2,050,000 $1,045 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,126/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Montclaire Elementary School Rated A
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 1-minute walk to Grant Park

About This Home

As of December 2014

First time on the market - original owner has moved to live near children. Excellent bones - a spacious home ready for the buyer's personal touch! Original hardwood floors and many vintage features! Interior laundry room, large closets, brick fireplaces - this home has unlimited potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Welsh

Compass License #00939903 Listed on: 12/03/2014

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Lau

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01052924

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,962 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Slate Flooring
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 318-12-014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

9,104 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1962
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 831
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Top Coordinate: J
  • Thomas Bros Page: 831
  • Thomas Brothers: J4
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Insert, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1962
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Hardwood - Partial, Slate, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas - Natural, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • High School: 258

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 318-12-014
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 863.91
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9120.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 9120.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 9120.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9120.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Montclaire Elementary
  • High School Text: Homestead High
  • Middle School Text: Cupertino Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2021
Sold by
Chen Winston and Chen Winnie
Bought by
Chen Winston and Chen Winnie
Current Estimated Value
$4,090,387

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2014
Closed on
Dec 18, 2014
Sold by
Frey Betty R
Bought by
Chen Winston and Chen Winnie
Seller's Agent
Denise Welsh
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Julie Lau
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$2,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$355,000
20.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.35%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$960,893
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$3,129,494

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 1998
Sold by
Frey Christian M and Frey Betty R
Bought by
Frey Christian M and Frey Betty R
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
Chen Winston -- None Available
Chen Winston -- None Available
Chen Winston $2,050,000 Chicago Title
Frey Christian M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Winston $1,300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Sold $2,050,000 +20.9% $1,045 / Sq Ft
12/10/2014 12/10/14 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2014 12/03/14 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $864 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $22,120 $1,881,251 $1,097,398 $783,853
2024 $22,120 $1,844,365 $1,075,881 $768,484
2023 $22,050 $1,808,202 $1,054,786 $753,416
2022 $22,027 $1,772,748 $1,034,104 $738,644
2021 $21,759 $1,737,989 $1,013,828 $724,161
2020 $21,338 $1,720,169 $1,003,433 $716,736
2019 $20,906 $1,686,441 $983,758 $702,683
2018 $20,384 $1,653,374 $964,469 $688,905
2017 $20,262 $1,620,956 $945,558 $675,398
2016 $19,370 $1,589,173 $927,018 $662,155
2015 $19,700 $1,565,303 $913,094 $652,209
2014 $1,734 $108,326 $28,438 $79,888
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Denise Welsh

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Denise Welsh

    Compass

    (415) 999-0727

    2 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Denise Welsh
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  • Julie Lau

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Julie Lau

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 752-0745

    1 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Julie Lau
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81441564

MLSListings

APN: 318-12-014

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94024 South Los Altos

1890 Newcastle Dr, Los Altos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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