$4,120,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2025

1961 Fordham Way Mountain View, CA 94040

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,139 Sq Ft
8,102 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,926 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open to Family Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Springer Elementary School Rated A+
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of August 2025

A rare fusion of luxury, design and location, 1961 Fordham Way is a fully reimagined residence offering the best of Silicon Valley living. Set on an expansive 8,100 sqft lot in the coveted Los Altos School District, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home spans 2,139 sqft and has been transformed with premium finishes and thoughtful upgrades throughout. At the heart of the home is a stunning, remodeled kitchen with a grand quartz-wrapped island, slim shaker cabinetry, designer counters and new Bosch appliances, ideal for daily living and effortless entertaining. The laundry/mudroom has been reimagined, while both baths shine with spa-inspired fixtures and finishes. Not a detail was missed: new flooring, interior & exterior paint, lighting, doors, baseboards, hardware, switches, outlets and a new fireplace insert enhance style and function. Behind the scenes: new water heater, updated subpanel, and upgraded garage w/ new sheetrock, door, and added storage. The private backyard is a landscaped oasis with new patio, steps, sod, mulch, lush plantings, and a custom outdoor kitchen topped with Taj Mahal quartz, seamlessly blending indoor-outdoor living. Modern, refined, and move-in ready, this is a rare chance to own a thoughtfully upgraded home in one of the Bay Areas most desirable communities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lena Gustafsson

Compass License #02128269 Listed on: 06/26/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Katy Thielke Straser

Compass License #01308970

Last Buyer's Agent

nicholas french

Nicholas French, Broker License #01350085

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,924

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 8,102 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1-8L

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,139 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Open to Family Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 189-21-107

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,924

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 62
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2139
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Zoning Description: R1-8L
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Living Sq Ft: 2139
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 189-21-107
  • Lot Acres: 0.1860
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8100.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8100.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2025
Closed on
Jul 23, 2025
Sold by
Mccamish Homes Lp
Bought by
Mishra Parthsarthi and Khare Aditi
Seller's Agent
Lena Gustafsson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
nicholas french
Nicholas French, Broker
List Price
$3,998,000
Sold Price
$4,120,000
Premium/Discount to List
$122,000
3.05%
Views
68

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-20.46%
Original Mortgage
$3,296,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,296,000
Interest Rate
5.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$749,231

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2024
Closed on
Dec 3, 2024
Sold by
Deidre Fager Trust and Fager Deidre
Bought by
Mccamish Homes Lp
Seller's Agent
Kirsten Reilly
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lena Gustafsson
Compass
Sold Price
$3,625,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.05%
Original Mortgage
$3,262,500
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2023
Sold by
Lizanne Verzic Trust
Bought by
Deidre Fager Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2017
Sold by
Verzic Lizanne M and Fager Deidre J
Bought by
Verzic Lizanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2016
Sold by
Verzic Lizanne M and Fager Deidre J
Bought by
Verzic Lizanne M and Fager Deidre J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $4,120,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Grant Deed $3,625,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Grant Deed $3,625,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,296,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $3,262,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Sold $4,120,000 +3.1% $1,926 / Sq Ft
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $3,998,000 +10.3% $1,869 / Sq Ft
12/19/2024 12/19/24 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Sold $3,625,000 -- $1,695 / 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 $19,924 $3,625,000 $3,525,000 $100,000
2024 $19,924 $1,747,047 $1,537,557 $209,490
2023 $1,827 $155,609 $44,830 $110,779
2022 $1,808 $152,558 $43,951 $108,607
2021 $1,813 $149,568 $43,090 $106,478
2020 $1,825 $148,036 $42,649 $105,387
2019 $1,737 $145,134 $41,813 $103,321
2018 $1,728 $142,290 $40,994 $101,296
2017 $1,661 $139,501 $40,191 $99,310
2016 $1,610 $136,766 $39,403 $97,363
2015 $1,584 $134,713 $38,812 $95,901
2014 $1,566 $132,075 $38,052 $94,023
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82012516

MLSListings

APN: 189-21-107