NOT LISTED FOR SALE

221 Yerba Buena Ave Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $5,237,000 - $6,525,690

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,642 Sq Ft
$2,231/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2019

Last sale price $4,328,000 $1,638 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $34,394/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Santa Rita Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2019

Quiet cul-de-sac in coveted N Los Altos, stunning (2,642+/sf) home has an open floor plan with custom finishes in exquisite detail! It features 4 spacious bedrooms, incl 2 master stes & 3 designer baths on huge 17,535+/-sf lot. Enjoy cooking in the new chefs kitchen with updated quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, recessed lighting & open dining area, which connects to the large family room with views of the beautiful patio, pool & yard. Ideal for entertaining! Upgrades include gleaming hardwood flooring, dual pane windows and doors, finished garage, new paved driveway and walk way, paint inside and out, pool resurfaced and fenced, remodeled bathrooms, new carpet & beautiful mature and new landscaping! This home is located close to top Los Altos schools, walk to downtown & all easy commutes! Perfect for a growing family! Top rated schools: Santa Rita Elementary, Egan Middle & Los Altos High!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynn Burnett North

Compass License #01490039 Listed on: 04/29/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Royce Cablayan

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01062078

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $56,022

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as LA

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,642 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 167-32-035

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$56,022

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 63
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2642
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Zoning Description: LA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Burning, Gas Log, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 2642
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Inside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Marble, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Stall Shower - 2+, Stone, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - Fenced, Pool - Gunite, Pool - In Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Santa Rita Elementary
  • Middle School: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 136
  • Middle School: 133

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 167-32-035
  • Lot Acres: 0.4025
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 17535.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 17535.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Santa Rita 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
Apr 29, 2019
Closed on
May 9, 2019
Sold by
Mcelroy Michael W and Mcelroy Victoria C
Bought by
Chong Waihong Nick and Nick Chong Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Lynn Burnett North
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Royce Cablayan
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$3,798,000
Sold Price
$4,328,000
Premium/Discount to List
$530,000
13.95%
Current Estimated Value
$5,429,219

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,101,219
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2012
Sold by
Mcelroy Michael W and Mcelroy Victoria C
Bought by
Mcelroy Michael W and Mcelroy Victoria C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$389,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2009
Sold by
Mcelroy Michael W and Mcelroy Victoria C
Bought by
Mcelroy Michael W and Mcelroy Victoria C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2004
Sold by
Mcelroy Michael William and Mcelroy Victoria Christine
Bought by
Mcelroy Michael W and Mcelroy Victoria C
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
Chong Waihong Nick $4,328,000 First American Title Company
Mcelroy Michael W -- Stewart Title Of California
Mcelroy Michael W -- Accommodation
Mcelroy Michael E -- Fidelity National Title Co
Mcelroy Michael W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mcelroy Michael W $389,000
Previous Owner Mcelroy Michael W $250,000
Previous Owner Mcelroy Michael E $405,000
Previous Owner Mcelroy Michael W $250,000
Previous Owner Mcelroy Michael William $445,000
Previous Owner Mcelroy Michael William $448,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2019 05/14/19 Sold $4,328,000 +14.0% $1,638 / Sq Ft
05/07/2019 05/07/19 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2019 04/29/19 For Sale $3,798,000 -- $1,438 / 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
2024 $56,022 $4,733,295 $4,046,488 $686,807
2023 $54,749 $4,640,487 $3,967,146 $673,341
2022 $54,929 $4,549,498 $3,889,359 $660,139
2021 $54,649 $4,460,294 $3,813,098 $647,196
2020 $55,387 $4,414,560 $3,774,000 $640,560
2019 $18,516 $1,485,199 $994,420 $490,779
2018 $17,900 $1,456,078 $974,922 $481,156
2017 $17,318 $1,427,528 $955,806 $471,722
2016 $17,971 $1,399,538 $937,065 $462,473
2015 $17,508 $1,378,517 $922,990 $455,527
2014 $17,331 $1,351,514 $904,910 $446,604
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Lynn Burnett North

    Compass

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  • Royce Cablayan

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Royce Cablayan

    Sereno Group

    (650) 224-1711

    9 in this area

    178 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81749217

MLSListings

APN: 167-32-035

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94022

221 Yerba Buena Ave, Los Altos, CA

This home is located at 221 Yerba Buena Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 since 29 April 2019 and is currently estimated at $5,893,173, approximately $2,230 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 221 Yerba Buena Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Santa Rita Elementary School, Ardis G. Egan Junior High School, and Los Altos High School.

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