NOT LISTED FOR SALE

221 San Mateo Ave Los Gatos, CA 95030

West Los Gatos Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,816,000 - $3,386,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,030 Sq Ft
$1,532/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 17, 2014

Last sale price $1,620,000 $798 Per Sq Ft

Est. 95% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,171/month

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Daves Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of October 2014

Wow! Great Downtown location close to trails, parks, commuter routes. Don't just drive-by, this house is beyond the norm. Large kitchen/family room with tons of NATURAL light and mountain views. Gorgeous master suite w/large bathroom and walk-in closet! Full finished basement, well lit and perfect for entertainment heaven. Lovely liv/dining combination. 2-car attached garage. Wonderful backyard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cyndi Stewart

Compass License #70000314 Listed on: 07/25/2014

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Pope-Handy

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01153805

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,705

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R18

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,030 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 410-14-035

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,705

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 17
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 798.03
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2030
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 873
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Top Coordinate: A
  • Thomas Bros Page: 873
  • Thomas Brothers: A6
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Zoning Description: R18
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Gas Log, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2030
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Basement - Full
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Middle School: Raymond J. Fisher Middle
  • High School: Los Gatos High
  • High School: 262
  • Middle School: 141

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 410-14-035
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 862.07
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6100.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6100.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6100.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6100.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • High School Text: Los Gatos High
  • Middle School Text: Raymond J. Fisher Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2019
Sold by
Lee Donghwi and Lim Hye Jin
Bought by
Lee Donghwi and Lim Hye Jin
Current Estimated Value
$3,155,792

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2015
Sold by
Lee Donghwi and Lim Hye Jin
Bought by
Lee Donghwi and Lim Hye Jin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2014
Closed on
Oct 7, 2014
Sold by
Laux Barbara A
Bought by
Lee Donghwi and Lim Hye Jin
Seller's Agent
Cyndi Stewart
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mary Pope-Handy
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$130,000
-7.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$1,134,000
Outstanding Balance
$831,037
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,278,913

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2000
Sold by
Laux Barbara A
Bought by
Laux Barbara A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1999
Sold by
Benson Carolyn and Buckley James
Bought by
Laux Barbara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1999
Sold by
Stack Cynthia M
Bought by
Buckley James and Benson Carolyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$740,000
Interest Rate
2.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1997
Sold by
Mcreynolds William and Dominguez Paul
Bought by
Stack Cynthia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$606,750
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1996
Sold by
Mcreynolds Deborah Ann
Bought by
Mcreynolds William
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
Lee Donghwi -- None Available
Lee Donghwi -- Old Republic Title Company
Lee Donghwi $1,620,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Laux Barbara A -- --
Laux Barbara A $1,000,000 First American Title Co
Buckley James $925,000 Old Republic Title Company
Stack Cynthia M $758,500 Old Republic Title Company
Mcreynolds William -- Old Republic Title Company
Dominguez Paul -- Old Republic Title Company
Mcreynolds William $340,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee Donghwi $500,000
Closed Lee Donghwi $583,643
Closed Lee Donghwi $500,000
Closed Lee Donghwi $610,000
Open Lee Donghwi $1,134,000
Previous Owner Laux Barbara A $150,000
Previous Owner Laux Barbara A $100,000
Previous Owner Laux Barbara A $200,000
Previous Owner Laux Barbara A $300,000
Previous Owner Buckley James $740,000
Previous Owner Stack Cynthia M $606,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/17/2014 10/17/14 Sold $1,620,000 -7.4% $798 / Sq Ft
09/15/2014 09/15/14 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2014 07/25/14 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $862 / 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 $22,705 $1,946,989 $600,920 $1,346,069
2024 $22,705 $1,908,814 $589,138 $1,319,676
2023 $22,299 $1,871,387 $577,587 $1,293,800
2022 $22,155 $1,834,694 $566,262 $1,268,432
2021 $21,786 $1,798,720 $555,159 $1,243,561
2020 $21,400 $1,780,277 $549,467 $1,230,810
2019 $21,109 $1,745,371 $538,694 $1,206,677
2018 $20,817 $1,711,149 $528,132 $1,183,017
2017 $20,767 $1,677,598 $517,777 $1,159,821
2016 $20,234 $1,644,705 $507,625 $1,137,080
2015 $20,111 $1,620,000 $500,000 $1,120,000
2014 $15,799 $1,253,794 $689,589 $564,205
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Cyndi Stewart

    Compass

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  • Mary Pope-Handy

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Mary Pope-Handy

    Sereno Group

    (408) 204-7673

    42 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81426969

MLSListings

APN: 410-14-035

California Santa Clara County Los Gatos 95030 West Los Gatos

221 San Mateo Ave, Los Gatos, CA

This home is located at 221 San Mateo Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030 since 25 July 2014 and is currently estimated at $3,109,950, approximately $1,531 per square foot. This property was built in 1997. 221 San Mateo Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Daves Avenue Elementary School, Loma Prieta Elementary School, and Raymond J. Fisher Middle School.

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