NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20280 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd Saratoga, CA 95070

Douglas-Horseshoe Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,250,000 - $5,019,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,724 Sq Ft
$1,253/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 28, 2021

Last sale price $3,425,400 $920 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,948/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Mountain View
  • Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Saratoga Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2021

Elegant Mediterranean Villa situated on gated .74-acre of beautifully manicured grounds close to the historic Saratoga Village. This estate exudes classic Old-World charm and welcomes you to gracious rooms with high ceilings, polished hardwood floors and exquisite custom mill work throughout. The home has been updated with modern conveniences while preserving its original integrity. The park-like setting includes lush lawns, majestic trees, colorful gardens, fruit trees and multiple entertainment areas. Formal living room, formal dining room with butler and maid pantries, updated kitchen, breakfast room, family room overlooking the spacious rear yard & 3 large ensuite bedrooms. Cellar with laundry and ample storage space. Updated central heating system. Also includes 2 - 1 Bed/1Bath units located above the 2-car garage. Conveniently located close to schools, freeways and shopping. Entertain or simply relax and enjoy the privacy and tranquility of this special property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nevis and Ardizzone Team

Compass License #70010073 Listed on: 10/11/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Scola

Atlas Realty License #01175575

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,687

Year Built

  • 1916

Lot Details

  • 0.74 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,724 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Mud Room
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Alarm System
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Homes

  • 400 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Community Details

  • Security Guard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,687

Year Built

1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R120
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 104
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 400
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3724
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1916

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 3724
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm, Security Guard
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Inside, Tub / Sink
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Formal Entry, Mud Room, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub With Jets, Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub In Primary Bedroom, Tub With Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Mountains
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced, Gate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Middle School: Redwood Middle
  • High School: Saratoga High
  • High School: 264
  • Middle School: 198

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.7379
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 32143.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 32143.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: 2-1BD/1BA OvGa

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2020
Closed on
Jan 21, 2021
Sold by
Bose Geetanjali
Bought by
Bose Bijoy
Seller's Agent
Nevis and Ardizzone Team
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Scola
Atlas Realty
List Price
$3,800,000
Sold Price
$3,425,400
Premium/Discount to List
-$374,600
-9.86%
Current Estimated Value
$4,665,375

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,239,975
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.13%
Original Mortgage
$2,645,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,364,434
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,345,245

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2020
Closed on
Dec 18, 2020
Sold by
Abruzzini Helen and The Lawrence Abruzzini Qtip Tr
Bought by
Bose Bijoy
Seller's Agent
Nevis and Ardizzone Team
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Scola
Atlas Realty
List Price
$3,800,000
Sold Price
$3,425,400
Premium/Discount to List
-$374,600
-9.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,645,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,364,434
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,345,245

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2001
Sold by
Abruzzini Helen
Bought by
Abruzzini Helen
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
Bose Bijoy -- Old Republic Title Company
Bose Bijoy $3,425,500 Old Republic Title Company
Abruzzini Helen -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bose Bijoy $2,645,000
Previous Owner Abruzzini Helen M $160,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/28/2021 01/28/21 Sold $3,425,400 -2.1% $920 / Sq Ft
11/19/2020 11/19/20 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2020 11/15/20 Price Changed $3,500,000 -7.9% $940 / Sq Ft
10/11/2020 10/11/20 For Sale $3,800,000 -- $1,020 / 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 $8,687 $818,700 $443,900 $374,800
2024 $8,687 $668,200 $362,300 $305,900
2023 $6,787 $504,500 $273,500 $231,000
2022 $10,178 $794,332 $430,663 $363,669
2021 $9,995 $778,758 $422,219 $356,539
2020 $9,725 $770,774 $417,890 $352,884
2019 $9,549 $755,662 $409,697 $345,965
2018 $9,370 $740,846 $401,664 $339,182
2017 $9,317 $726,321 $393,789 $332,532
2016 $9,024 $712,080 $386,068 $326,012
2015 $8,827 $701,384 $380,269 $321,115
2014 $8,623 $687,646 $372,821 $314,825
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Nevis and Ardizzone Team

    Compass

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  • Joseph Scola

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Joseph Scola

    Atlas Realty

    (408) 358-4702

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Joseph Scola
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81814837

MLSListings

APN: 517-11-005

California Santa Clara County Saratoga 95070 Douglas-Horseshoe

20280 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd, Saratoga, CA

This home is located at 20280 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070 since 11 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $4,665,375, approximately $1,252 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 20280 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Saratoga Elementary School, Foothill Elementary School, and Argonaut Elementary School.

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