NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 Preston Dr Mountain View, CA 94040

Estimated Value: $3,725,000 - $3,979,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$2,144/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 27, 2021

Last sale price $3,250,000 $1,806 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,937/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Secluded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Amy Imai Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of May 2021

Welcome home. This exquisitely remodeled charmer is nestled in the much sought-after Waverly Park area of Mountain View. Gorgeous natural light abounds and showcase the dazzling refinished hardwood floors throughout. Remodeled top to bottom, with vaulted ceilings in the living room and a 4th bedroom, brand-new open gourmet kitchen with quartz counter tops, new cabinets and appliances, double oven truly a cooks kitchen. New bathrooms with crisp light colors, new flooring, showers, tub and vanities with many designer touches. Freshly painted inside and out, new baseboards, lighting, central air, updated electrical and copper pluming and all new fixtures, New doors, baseboards, with brand new Nest and Ring system. The backyard is an oasis onto itself; private large backyard with pool, spa and many fruit trees. Newly landscaped front yard. Awesome location, with close-by highly rated schools, parks, nearby shopping. This home is utterly amazing and is waiting for you to make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sylvia Pollifrone

KW Bay Area Estates License #00633323 Listed on: 04/21/2021

KW Bay Area Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Alison Williams

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01940921

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,247

Year Built

  • 1972

Lot Details

  • 8,006 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,247

Year Built

1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8L
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 49
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1800
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1972

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Bar
  • Kitchen: Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1800
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Great Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Granite, Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Bbq Area, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Pool: Pool - Fenced, Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground, Pool / Spa Combo
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Private / Secluded
  • Lot Acres: 0.1838
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8006.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8006.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2021
Closed on
May 24, 2021
Sold by
Chakmakjian Sylvia M
Bought by
Krickl Lauren Joan and Strosnick Matthew John
Seller's Agent
Sylvia Pollifrone
KW Bay Area Estates
Buyer's Agent
Alison Williams
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$2,779,950
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$470,050
16.91%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$3,859,528

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$609,528
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.34%
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,286,324
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,573,204

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2017
Sold by
Chakmakjian Sylvia M
Bought by
Chakmakjian Sylvia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$665,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2003
Sold by
Pollifrone Frank
Bought by
Chakmakjian Sylvia M

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
5.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2003
Sold by
Chakmakjian Sylvia M
Bought by
Chakmakjian Sylvia M and Chakmakjian Bedros

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
5.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2001
Sold by
Chakmakjian Sylvia M
Bought by
Chakmakjian Sylvia M and Chakmakjian Pollifrone Living Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Krickl Lauren Joan $3,250,000 Chicago Title Company
Chakmakjian Sylvia M -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Chakmakjian Sylvia M -- North American Title Co
Chakmakjian Sylvia M -- North American Title Co
Chakmakjian Sylvia M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Krickl Lauren Joan $2,500,000
Previous Owner Chakmakjian Sylvia M $250,000
Previous Owner Chakmakjian Sylvia M $665,000
Previous Owner Chakmakjian Sylvia M $350,000
Previous Owner Chakmakjian Sylvia M $305,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2021 05/27/21 Sold $3,250,000 +16.9% $1,806 / Sq Ft
04/27/2021 04/27/21 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2021 04/22/21 For Sale $2,779,950 -14.5% $1,544 / Sq Ft
04/22/2021 04/22/21 Off Market $3,250,000 -- --
04/21/2021 04/21/21 For Sale $2,779,950 -- $1,544 / 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 $40,247 $3,448,925 $2,971,382 $477,543
2023 $32,807 $2,780,000 $2,395,000 $385,000
2022 $39,732 $3,315,000 $2,856,000 $459,000
2021 $4,431 $348,205 $86,963 $261,242
2020 $4,436 $344,636 $86,072 $258,564
2019 $4,258 $337,880 $84,385 $253,495
2018 $4,223 $331,256 $82,731 $248,525
2017 $4,057 $324,761 $81,109 $243,652
2016 $4,019 $318,394 $79,519 $238,875
2015 $3,911 $313,612 $78,325 $235,287
2014 $3,879 $307,470 $76,791 $230,679
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sylvia Pollifrone

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sylvia Pollifrone

    KW Bay Area Estates

    (408) 316-3445

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Sylvia Pollifrone
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  • Alison Williams

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Alison Williams

    Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

    (650) 400-6570

    1 in this area

    95 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81840023

MLSListings

APN: 197-22-020

California Santa Clara County Mountain View 94040

257 Preston Dr, Mountain View, CA

This home is located at 257 Preston Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040 since 21 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $3,859,528, approximately $2,144 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 257 Preston Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Amy Imai Elementary School, Isaac Newton Graham Middle School, and Mountain View High School.

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