Jon Burke
KW Bay Area Estates
(628) 363-1455
3 Total Sales
2 in East Los Gatos
$2.5M - $2.8M Price Range
255 Johnson Ave Los Gatos, CA 95030
East Los Gatos NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,944,277 - $2,353,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,100
Sq Ft
$1,915/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
- Skylights
- Louise Van Meter Elementary School Rated A
- High Ceiling
- Walk-In Closet
About This Home
As of May 2025Welcome to one of the best live, work, active lifestyle locations in Los Gatos! This location is a 10 min walk to schools, the LG Creek Trail and paved Vasona path for outdoor recreational enjoyment. On weekends enjoy a leisurely stroll to the farmers market or many restaurants for a date night. This home offers a RARE rear alley for parking, or a future ADU access. This charming home greets you with lots of natural light, vaulted ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and green hillside views from the picture window in the living room. The adorable kitchen provides an efficient space for the family chef. The guest bathroom is showcase worthy with updated modern amenities. The primary bedroom features two closets, one walk in, a full bath with jet tub, skylights, and direct access to the stone paver rear patio. The 2nd bedroom features two spacious closets, woods floors and vaulted ceilings. The inside laundry, expansive pantry, and efficient layout provides maximum use of space. The low maintenance rear yard features space for a garden, guest entertaining, and a new future outdoor kitchen. The newer 200-amp electrical service provides an electric car charger system and backup power system for the future owner. This home shows pride of ownership! Private showings upon request.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Intero Real Estate Services License #02040613 Listed on: 03/21/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1915
Lot Details
- 4,373 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Grass Covered Lot
- Zoning described as R18
Home Design
- Raised Foundation
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,100 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Separate Family Room
- Dining Area
- Storage Room
- Alarm System
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Dishwasher
- Tile Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer and Dryer
Parking
- No Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- Off-Site Parking
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Zoned Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 532-28-020
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 11, 2026
Sold by
Chou and Chou Rachel
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
5.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$606,819
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
May 7, 2025
Sold by
Juntz Robert Stanley
Bought by
Juntz Susan
Seller's Agent
Tony Alarcon
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Ray Hogue
Compass
List Price
$1,999,888
Sold Price
$2,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,112
2.51%
Views
19
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.09%
Original Mortgage
$1,640,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
Apr 17, 2025
Sold by
Chester E Letsinger Revocable Trust and Letsinger Chester E
Bought by
Chou Daniel and Chou Rachel
Seller's Agent
Tony Alarcon
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Ray Hogue
Compass
List Price
$1,999,888
Sold Price
$2,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,112
2.51%
Views
19
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,640,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 8, 2013
Sold by
Letsinger Chester E
Bought by
Letsinger Chester
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$614,000
Interest Rate
3.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 25, 2012
Sold by
Letsinger Chester E
Bought by
Letsinger Chester E and The Chester E Letsing Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 21, 2012
Sold by
Letsinger Chester E
Bought by
Letsinger Chester
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$407,000
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 4, 2009
Sold by
Letsinger Chester E and Letsinger Natalie J
Bought by
Letsinger Chester E and Letsinger Natalie J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 10, 2003
Sold by
Letsinger Chester E and Letsinger Natalie J
Bought by
Letsinger Chester E and Letsinger Natalie J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 28, 2002
Sold by
Letsinger Chester E and Letsinger Natalie J
Bought by
Letsinger Chester E and Letsinger Natalie J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 31, 2002
Sold by
Letsinger Natalie J
Bought by
Letsinger Chester E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 25, 2002
Sold by
Letsinger Natalie
Bought by
Letsinger Chester E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 1, 2001
Sold by
Letsinger Natalie
Bought by
Letsinger Chester E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 25, 2000
Sold by
Letsinger Chester E
Bought by
Letsinger Chester E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 10, 1999
Sold by
Chester Letsinger and Hodges Lisa
Bought by
Letsinger Chester E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$305,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 5, 1996
Sold by
Chester Letsinger and Chester E
Bought by
Letsinger Chester E and Letsinger Lisa Hodges
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | Doma Title Of California | ||
| Juntz Susan | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Chou Daniel | $2,050,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Letsinger Chester | -- | North American Title Company | |
| Letsinger Chester E | -- | North American Title Company | |
| Letsinger Chester E | -- | None Available | |
| Letsinger Chester | -- | North American Title Company | |
| Letsinger Chester E | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Letsinger Chester E | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Letsinger Chester E | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Letsinger Chester E | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Letsinger Chester E | -- | -- | |
| Letsinger Chester E | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Letsinger Chester E | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Letsinger Chester E | -- | Fidelity National Title Ins | |
| Letsinger Chester E | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Letsinger Chester E | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Letsinger Chester E | -- | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,500,000 | ||
| Closed | Chou Daniel | $1,640,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Chester E Letsinger Revocable | $175,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Chester E Letsinger Revocable | $647,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester | $614,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester | $407,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $410,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $83,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $55,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $25,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Letsinger Chester E | $305,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2025 05/12/25 | Sold | $2,050,000 | +2.5% | $1,864 / Sq Ft |
| 04/04/2025 04/04/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/21/2025 03/21/25 | For Sale | $1,999,888 | -- | $1,818 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,697 | $2,091,000 | $1,836,000 | $255,000 |
| 2025 | $5,697 | $394,268 | $153,107 | $241,161 |
| 2024 | $5,521 | $386,538 | $150,105 | $236,433 |
| 2023 | $5,448 | $378,960 | $147,162 | $231,798 |
| 2022 | $5,423 | $371,530 | $144,277 | $227,253 |
| 2021 | $5,280 | $364,247 | $141,449 | $222,798 |
| 2020 | $5,170 | $360,513 | $139,999 | $220,514 |
| 2019 | $5,087 | $353,445 | $137,254 | $216,191 |
| 2018 | $5,001 | $346,515 | $134,563 | $211,952 |
| 2017 | $4,966 | $339,722 | $131,925 | $207,797 |
| 2016 | $4,812 | $333,062 | $129,339 | $203,723 |
| 2015 | $4,670 | $328,060 | $127,397 | $200,663 |
| 2014 | $4,287 | $321,635 | $124,902 | $196,733 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Tony Alarcon
Seller's Agent in 2025
Tony Alarcon
Intero Real Estate Services
(408) 357-5700
3 in this area
23 Total Sales
-
Ray Hogue
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Ray Hogue
Compass
(650) 964-3722
3 in this area
17 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81998959
APN: 532-28-020
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