NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 El Cajon Way Los Gatos, CA 95032

West Los Gatos Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,953,000 - $3,927,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,395 Sq Ft
$1,502/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 03, 2022

Last sale price $3,254,350 $1,359 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,158/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Blossom Hill Elementary School Rated A
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of November 2022

Stunning Los Gatos home expanded and rebuilt in 2019. Light and airy open floor plan brimming with gorgeous upscale accents, fixtures and skylights throughout. Chef's kitchen features Thermador appliances, double ovens, gas range, Carrara marble backsplash, quartz countertops, walk-in pantry, wine fridge and a large island perfect for gathering. The spacious great room has vaulted ceilings, Velux opening skylights, a gas fireplace in floor to ceiling stacked stone wall, ample space for large dining and a statement light fixture. Large professionally landscaped yard is perfect for entertaining with a built in plumbed gas fire pit and fruit trees. Primary bedroom has a skylight, walk-in closet and attached bath with soaking tub, walk in shower and double vanities. Three additional bedrooms, guest bathroom, powder room, large laundry room and two car garage complete this lovely home. Centralized networking closet with whole house Wi-Fi and multi zone audio. Award winning Los Gatos schools

Last Listed By

Matthew Swenson

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01361313 Listed on: 10/04/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,583

Year Built

  • Built in 2019

Lot Details

  • 9,174 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R18

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,395 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Entertainment System
  • Wired For Sound
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 424-24-052

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,583

Year Built

Built in 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 3
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2395
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Zoning Description: R18
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Double, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2395
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fire Pit, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Elementary School: Blossom Hill Elementary
  • Middle School: Raymond J. Fisher Middle
  • High School: Los Gatos High
  • High School: 262
  • Elementary School: 139
  • Middle School: 141

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 424-24-052
  • Lot Acres: 0.2106
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9173.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9173.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star HVAC, Energy Star Lighting, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Blossom Hill Elementary
  • 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
Jan 28, 2023
Sold by
Bendimerad Karim Lotfi and Kelly Dolores
Bought by
Bendimerad Van Aken Living Trust
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$3,597,245

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2022
Closed on
Oct 17, 2022
Sold by
Ford Dustin R and Ford Jennifer K
Bought by
Bendimerad Karim Lotfi and Bendimerad Van Aken
Seller's Agent
Matthew Swenson
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carol Jeans
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$2,899,000
Sold Price
$3,254,350
Premium/Discount to List
$355,350
12.26%
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.02%
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2017
Closed on
Jan 13, 2017
Sold by
Sharples Charlotte M and Duffy Marie Ann
Bought by
Ford Dustin R and Ford Jennifer K
Seller's Agent
Jan Kollenborn
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jan Kollenborn
Compass
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.21%
Original Mortgage
$1,060,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

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
Bendimerad Van Aken Living Trust -- --
Bendimerad Karim Lotfi $3,254,500 Stewart Title Of California
Ford Dustin R $1,325,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bendimerad Karim Lotfi $1,800,000
Previous Owner Ford Dustin R $393,000
Previous Owner Ford Dustin R $1,060,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/03/2022 11/03/22 Sold $3,254,350 +12.3% $1,359 / Sq Ft
10/13/2022 10/13/22 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2022 10/04/22 For Sale $2,899,000 +118.8% $1,210 / Sq Ft
03/09/2017 03/09/17 Sold $1,325,000 +2.0% $1,026 / Sq Ft
03/09/2017 03/09/17 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2017 03/09/17 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $1,005 / 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 $38,583 $3,319,437 $2,655,468 $663,969
2023 $37,941 $3,254,350 $2,603,400 $650,950
2022 $23,921 $1,981,826 $1,203,009 $778,817
2021 $23,530 $1,942,968 $1,179,421 $763,547
2020 $20,196 $1,668,164 $1,167,328 $500,836
2019 $16,710 $1,357,012 $1,144,440 $212,572
2018 $16,721 $1,351,500 $1,122,000 $229,500
2017 $1,761 $64,798 $23,265 $41,533
2016 $1,685 $63,528 $22,809 $40,719
2015 $1,507 $62,575 $22,467 $40,108
2014 $1,167 $61,350 $22,027 $39,323
Source: Public Records

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  • Matthew Swenson

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Matthew Swenson

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    (408) 655-9398

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    85 Total Sales

    Matthew Swenson
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Jan Kollenborn

    Compass

    (408) 358-1111

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    2 Total Sales

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  • Carol Jeans

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81909066

MLSListings

APN: 424-24-052

California Santa Clara County Los Gatos 95032 West Los Gatos

231 El Cajon Way, Los Gatos, CA

Homes for Sale in Los Gatos, CA

This home is located at 231 El Cajon Way, Los Gatos, CA 95032 since 04 October 2022 and is currently estimated at $3,597,245, approximately $1,501 per square foot. This property was built in 2019. 231 El Cajon Way is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Blossom Hill Elementary School, Loma Prieta Elementary School, and Raymond J. Fisher Middle School.

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