NOT LISTED FOR SALE

226 Bella Vista Ave Los Gatos, CA 95030

East Los Gatos Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,027,000 - $4,615,058

4 Beds
5 Baths
3,335 Sq Ft
$1,327/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 16, 2017

Last sale price $2,901,000 $870 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $27,124/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Custom Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Louise Van Meter Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of March 2017

Beautifully maintained single-story home in the heart of Los Gatos. Desirable Bella Vista Ave location offers convenient walk to town and schools. Extensively renovated with high end appliances, windows and doors. Spacious rentable guest house for family, friends or paying guests. Professional landscape for easy maintenance on 1/3 ac. flat lot. Front porch overlooks charming street with beautiful sunsets through the trees. Open floorplan with hardwood flooring, crown molding and high ceilings. Gourmet kitchen with Viking 6-burner double-oven, Subzero refrigerator and granite countertops. Spacious master suite with spa-like bath, jetted tub and walk-in closet. Mediterranean garden, bluestone patio and fire pit, architecturally designed arbor and elegant fountain ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Pebble stone pathways meander among a variety of mature fruit trees. Property has high quality roof, late-model HVAC system with NEST and tankless water heaters.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin Bourke

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01815530 Listed on: 02/07/2017

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Suzana Kubota

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01124753

Last Buyer's Agent

Annette Seaborn

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01348743

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,374

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as R18

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,335 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 529-24-013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,374

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Custom, Traditional
  • Age: 97
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3335
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Zoning Description: R18
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Area in Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Hood Over Range, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Pantry
  • Living Sq Ft: 3335
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Guest House, In-Law Unit, Laundry Room, Office Area, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Granite, Tub with Jets, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Hills, Mountains

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 529-24-013
  • Lot Acres: 0.3270
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 14250.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 14250.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2017
Sold by
Younis Hesham and Munoz Lucia V Contreras Sanchez
Bought by
Younis Hesham F and Contreras Lucia V
Current Estimated Value
$4,425,265

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2017
Closed on
Feb 21, 2017
Sold by
Murtfeldt Robert L and Murtfeldt Kathryn K
Bought by
Younis Hesham and Munoz Lucia V Contreras Sanchez
Seller's Agent
Erin Bourke
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Annette Seaborn
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,798,000
Sold Price
$2,901,000
Premium/Discount to List
$103,000
3.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2010
Sold by
Murtfeldt Robert L and Murtfeldt Kathryn K
Bought by
Murtfeldt Robert L and Murtfeldt Kathryn K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2007
Sold by
Murtfeldt Robert L and Murtfeldt Kathryn K
Bought by
Murtfeldt Robert L and Murtfeldt Kathryn K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2005
Sold by
Harris Daniel William
Bought by
Murtfeldt Robert L and Murtfeldt Kathryn K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2004
Sold by
Backhouse Christine
Bought by
Harris Daniel William

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$888,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2001
Sold by
Backhouse Christine and Etzkorn Ida L
Bought by
Backhouse Christine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 1995
Sold by
Etzkorn Ida Louise
Bought by
Etzkorn Ida L
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
Younis Hesham F -- None Available
Younis Hesham $2,901,000 Chicago Title Company
Murtfeldt Robert L -- Old Republic Title Company
Murtfeldt Robert L -- None Available
Murtfeldt Robert L -- Commonwealth Land Title
Harris Daniel William $1,110,000 Old Republic Title Company
Harris Daniel William -- Old Republic Title Company
Backhouse Christine -- First American Title Guarant
Etzkorn Ida L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Younis Hesham F $2,000,000
Closed Younis Hesham $2,000,000
Previous Owner Murtfeldt Robert L $625,000
Previous Owner Murtfeldt Robert L $500,000
Previous Owner Murtfeldt Robert L $375,000
Previous Owner Murtfeldt Robert L $729,250
Previous Owner Murtfeldt Robert L $1,000,000
Previous Owner Harris Daniel $106,000
Previous Owner Harris Daniel William $888,000
Previous Owner Backhouse Christine $750,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/16/2017 03/16/17 Sold $2,901,000 +3.7% $870 / Sq Ft
02/14/2017 02/14/17 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2017 02/07/17 For Sale $2,798,000 -- $839 / 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 $38,374 $3,366,855 $2,321,170 $1,045,685
2024 $38,374 $3,300,839 $2,275,657 $1,025,182
2023 $37,735 $3,236,118 $2,231,037 $1,005,081
2022 $37,485 $3,172,666 $2,187,292 $985,374
2021 $36,909 $3,110,457 $2,144,404 $966,053
2020 $36,270 $3,078,564 $2,122,416 $956,148
2019 $35,789 $3,018,200 $2,080,800 $937,400
2018 $35,325 $2,959,020 $2,040,000 $919,020
2017 $33,531 $2,756,000 $1,899,500 $856,500
2016 $32,669 $2,989,667 $2,060,618 $929,049
2015 $35,894 $2,944,760 $2,029,666 $915,094
2014 $34,051 $2,776,500 $1,913,700 $862,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Erin Bourke

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Erin Bourke

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 355-1591

    9 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Erin Bourke
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  • Suzana Kubota

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Suzana Kubota

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 605-0094

    10 Total Sales

    Suzana Kubota
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  • Annette Seaborn

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Annette Seaborn

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 859-5881

    6 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Annette Seaborn
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81638021

MLSListings

APN: 529-24-013

California Santa Clara County Los Gatos 95030 East Los Gatos

226 Bella Vista Ave, Los Gatos, CA

This home is located at 226 Bella Vista Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030 since 07 February 2017 and is currently estimated at $4,425,265, approximately $1,326 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 226 Bella Vista Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Louise Van Meter Elementary School, Loma Prieta Elementary School, and Raymond J. Fisher Middle School.

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