NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 Preston Dr Mountain View, CA 94040

Estimated Value: $3,109,000 - $4,175,973

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$2,114/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 27, 2021

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

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,889 / mo

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

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

Year Built

1972

Lot Details

8,006 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8L
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • 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
  • 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 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

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2021
Closed on
May 24, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
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%
Current Estimated Value
$3,805,493

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$555,493
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.20%
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,262,082
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,543,411

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2017
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
$665,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2003
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
$305,000
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2003
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
$305,000
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
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
$3,250,000 Chicago Title Company
-- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
-- North American Title Co
-- North American Title Co
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $2,500,000
Previous Owner $665,000
Previous Owner $305,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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

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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 $40,247 $3,517,902 $3,030,809 $487,093
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

    48 Total Sales

    Sylvia Pollifrone
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Alison Williams

    Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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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

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