NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 N Clark Ave Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $4,582,000 - $7,158,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$4,125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 17, 2014

Last sale price $2,510,001 $1,673 Per Sq Ft

Est. 147% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $39,372/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Almond Elementary School Rated A+
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Separate Family Room

About This Home

As of October 2014

Looking for a large lot to build your dream house? Here it is! Over 13,600 Sq Ft rectangle lot*Close to Almond Elem. school & Los Altos High*Original owner*Family room, bedroom & bath addition done in the 60's not included in sq ft-permits unknown*No reports done*Selling "as is"*

Last Listed By

Joanne Fraser

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00610923 Listed on: 10/01/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $56,804

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 170-21-071

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$56,804

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 63
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1673.33
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1500
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Top Coordinate: F
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: F6
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Refrigerator, Oven Range, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1500
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Almond Elementary
  • Middle School: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 128
  • Middle School: 133

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 170-21-071
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1325.33
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 13650.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 13650.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 13650.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 13650.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Almond 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
Oct 1, 2014
Closed on
Oct 13, 2014
Sold by
White Bertram J
Bought by
Mcdowell Family Trust and Mcdowell Wendy
Seller's Agent
Joanne Fraser
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Priti Whatley
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,988,000
Sold Price
$2,510,001
Premium/Discount to List
$522,001
26.26%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$6,188,210

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,678,209
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2013
Sold by
White Bertram J
Bought by
White Bertram J

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
Mcdowell Family Trust $2,510,500 Fidelity National Title Co
White Bertram J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/17/2014 10/17/14 Sold $2,510,001 +26.3% $1,673 / Sq Ft
10/08/2014 10/08/14 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2014 10/01/14 For Sale $1,988,000 -- $1,325 / 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 $56,804 $4,851,690 $2,949,243 $1,902,447
2023 $56,420 $4,756,560 $2,891,415 $1,865,145
2022 $55,879 $4,663,295 $2,834,721 $1,828,574
2021 $55,862 $4,571,859 $2,779,139 $1,792,720
2020 $56,296 $4,524,981 $2,750,643 $1,774,338
2019 $53,570 $4,436,257 $2,696,709 $1,739,548
2018 $52,831 $4,349,273 $2,643,833 $1,705,440
2017 $50,729 $4,263,994 $2,591,994 $1,672,000
2016 $32,269 $2,666,137 $2,541,171 $124,966
2015 $29,436 $2,510,001 $2,503,001 $7,000
2014 $1,835 $109,829 $49,920 $59,909
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joanne Fraser

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Joanne Fraser

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 796-9888

    2 in this area

    32 Total Sales

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  • Priti Whatley

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Priti Whatley

    Sereno Group

    (650) 947-2900

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81435747

MLSListings

APN: 170-21-071

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94022

242 N Clark Ave, Los Altos, CA

Homes for Sale in Los Altos, CA

This home is located at 242 N Clark Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 since 01 October 2014 and is currently estimated at $6,188,210, approximately $4,125 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 242 N Clark Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Almond Elementary School, Ardis G. Egan Junior High School, and Los Altos High School.

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