NOT LISTED FOR SALE

215 Lyell St Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $4,024,000 - $6,245,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,861 Sq Ft
$2,813/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 25, 2017

Last sale price $2,800,000 $1,505 Per Sq Ft

Est. 87% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,566/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Neighborhood Views
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Covington Elementary School Rated A+
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of September 2017

215 Lyell Street is a well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 Bathroom, approx. 1861 square feet of living space and situated on an approx. 11,021 sq. ft. lot! What an opportunity to own this 1/4 acre plus lot right near downtown with outstanding Los Altos schools! There are so many possibilities with this property: build your dream home, buy and fix up the current home, or add on and fix up the current home! Do not miss out on owning this wonderful property on a great street just blocks away from the Village!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike D'Ambrosio

Intero Real Estate Services License #01841982 Listed on: 08/22/2017

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

John Chung

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #01720510

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Mostly Level
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Neighborhood
  • Courtyard

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,861 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Purifier is Owned
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 170-27-036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1861
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Gas, Microwave, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 1861
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Court, Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • High School: 265

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 170-27-036
  • Lot Acres: 0.2530
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 11021.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 11021.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Covington Elementary
  • High School Text: Los Altos High
  • Middle School Text: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2017
Closed on
Sep 20, 2017
Sold by
Pritchard John Dale and Pritchard Glenn Keith
Bought by
Chau Sinclair and Ng Carmen
Seller's Agent
Mike D'Ambrosio
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
John Chung
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$2,799,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.04%
Current Estimated Value
$5,234,227

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,434,227
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,502,724
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,731,503

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2006
Sold by
Pritchard Virginia
Bought by
Pritchard Virginia and Pritchard John Dale

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2003
Sold by
Pritchard Virginia
Bought by
Pritchard Virginia
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
Chau Sinclair $2,800,000 Orange Coast Title Co Norcal
Pritchard Virginia -- None Available
Pritchard Virginia -- None Available
Pritchard Virginia -- --
Pritchard Virginia -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chau Sinclair $1,800,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/25/2017 09/25/17 Sold $2,800,000 0.0% $1,505 / Sq Ft
08/30/2017 08/30/17 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2017 08/22/17 For Sale $2,799,000 -- $1,504 / 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 $53,604 $4,667,851 $2,901,463 $1,766,388
2024 $53,604 $4,571,525 $2,844,572 $1,726,953
2023 $52,186 $4,420,179 $2,788,797 $1,631,382
2022 $51,232 $4,388,402 $2,734,115 $1,654,287
2021 $51,597 $4,226,355 $2,680,505 $1,545,850
2020 $51,978 $4,183,020 $2,653,020 $1,530,000
2019 $38,595 $3,170,000 $2,601,000 $569,000
2018 $33,702 $2,800,000 $2,800,000 $0
2017 $1,946 $116,005 $42,174 $73,831
2016 $1,825 $113,732 $41,348 $72,384
2015 $1,841 $112,024 $40,727 $71,297
2014 $1,737 $109,831 $39,930 $69,901
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Mike D'Ambrosio

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • John Chung

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    John Chung

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

    (650) 269-7538

    75 Total Sales

    John Chung
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81675109

MLSListings

APN: 170-27-036

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94022

215 Lyell St, Los Altos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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