NOT LISTED FOR SALE

234 Lyell St Los Altos, CA 94022

Los Altos Area

Estimated Value: $4,979,000 - $6,326,378

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,823 Sq Ft
$2,034/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 5, 2017

Last sale price $3,700,000 $1,311 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $35,679 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Skyline View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Covington Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of May 2017

Just a few blocks to the downtown Village of Los Altos, this luxurious home is ideal for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying the indoor/outdoor California lifestyle. Flexible floorplan w/ 5bd/3ba + office. High quality updates & finishes throughout. Chefs kitchen w/ coffee/wine bar opens to separate spacious living & family rooms. Stunning master suite w/ vaulted ceiling, fireplace, spa-like bath, walk-in closet. Amenities include hardwood floors, heated floors in baths, A/C, remote-control fireplace & shades in FR, skylights, built-in speakers, abundant storage, gated access. Beautiful park-like grounds provide special sense of serene privacy. Well located near end of cul-de-sac in wonderful North Los Altos neighborhood. Walking/biking paths to Village, civic center, outstanding schools. Moments to shopping & restaurants, convenient to Google, Apple, other world-class Silicon Valley companies. No open houses - contact your agent for more info about this very special property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Ziony

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01380339 Listed on: 04/19/2017

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Marc Roos

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01128822

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1954

Lot Details

  • 9,975 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Gate

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,823 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entertainment System
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Skyline Views
  • Security Gate
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1954

Lot Details

9,975 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2823
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1954

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Bar
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island With Sink, Microwave, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Skylight, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2823
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Granite, Marble, Shower And Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Stone, Tub, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Gate

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Security Gate, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • High School: 265

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.2290
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9976.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9976.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2017
Closed on
Apr 24, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dan Ziony
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marc Roos
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$3,098,000
Sold Price
$3,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$602,000
19.43%
Current Estimated Value
$5,742,345

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,042,345
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.90%
Original Mortgage
$1,499,900
Interest Rate
0.025%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$842,750
Interest Rate
0.0577%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$3,700,000 Old Republic Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,383,000
Closed $1,499,900
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $300,000
Previous Owner $325,000
Previous Owner $842,750
Previous Owner $300,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/05/2017 05/05/17 Sold $3,700,000 +19.4% $1,311 / Sq Ft
04/21/2017 04/21/17 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2017 04/19/17 For Sale $3,098,000 -- $1,097 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $53,774 $4,474,613 $3,133,578 $1,341,035
2024 $51,630 $4,386,877 $3,072,136 $1,314,741
2023 $51,110 $4,300,861 $3,011,899 $1,288,962
2022 $50,439 $4,216,532 $2,952,843 $1,263,689
2021 $50,751 $4,133,856 $2,894,945 $1,238,911
2020 $50,915 $4,091,469 $2,865,261 $1,226,208
2019 $47,841 $3,943,480 $2,809,080 $1,134,400
2018 $46,007 $3,774,000 $2,754,000 $1,020,000
2017 $6,860 $473,821 $245,018 $228,803
2016 $6,735 $464,531 $240,214 $224,317
2015 $6,684 $457,554 $236,606 $220,948
2014 $6,585 $448,592 $231,972 $216,620
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Dan Ziony

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Marc Roos

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Marc Roos

    Sereno Group

    (650) 207-0226

    100 Total Sales

    Marc Roos
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81647465

MLSListings

APN: 170-37-014

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94022

234 Lyell St, Los Altos, CA

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