NOT LISTED FOR SALE

26870 Taaffe Rd Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $7,947,882 - $8,493,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,830 Sq Ft
$1,699/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 26, 2022

Last sale price $7,600,000 $1,573 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $50,918/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Private Pool
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Gardner Bullis Elementary School Rated A
  • Bay View
  • Marble Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2022

Newer Mediterranean villa in complete privacy w/ bay views & pool. 60-acre Packard orchards below the property, sweeping bay views to the east, secluded rear grounds w/ sparkling solar-heated pool & spa. Grand design with distinct wings for entertaining. Large open living rm and formal dining rm flow off the grand foyer connected to the chefs kitchen through a butlers pantry. Just off the open family rm is a large covered porch for fresh-air living w/ backdrop of Bay views. Dedicated office/library w/ outside front entrance. 5 spacious bedrms, including one en suite privately located off the kitchen, plus another suite in the main bdrm wing along with 2 bedrooms with shared bath & the sumptuous primary suite open to the view. Lower level offers space for recreation/media plus 1,000-bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar. Attached 2-car garage & adjoining 2-car carport. Complete privacy and only natural beauty surrounding the 1.08-acre grounds, this is truly an exceptional place.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hanna Shacham

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01073658 Listed on: 06/03/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Annie Watson

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01964881

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $90,991

Year Built

  • 2004

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,830 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Garden Windows
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Bay Views
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Private Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$90,991

Year Built

2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RA
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 18
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4830
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2004

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Built-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 4830
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Library, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Showers Over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub In Primary Bedroom, Tubs - 2+

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Bay
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter, Gate
  • Pool: Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground, Pool - Solar
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Carport
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Forced Air, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected, Sewer In Street

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, High Ceiling, Security Gate, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Gardner Bullis Elementary
  • Middle School: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 1079
  • Middle School: 133

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up
  • Lot Acres: 1.0000
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 43560.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 43560.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2022
Closed on
Jul 6, 2022
Sold by
Plotkin Serge A and Plotkin Alla
Bought by
Shalimar Trust
Seller's Agent
Hanna Shacham
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Annie Watson
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$7,995,000
Sold Price
$7,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$395,000
-4.94%
Current Estimated Value
$8,205,971

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$605,971
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.33%
Original Mortgage
$4,560,000
Outstanding Balance
$4,349,705
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$3,329,072

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2007
Sold by
Lo Jimmy and Loh Daisy
Bought by
Plotkin Serge A and Tumarkin Alla

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1997
Sold by
Chen Robert C and Chen Anita K
Bought by
Lo Jimmy and Loh Daisy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shalimar Trust $7,600,000 Chicago Title
Plotkin Serge A $5,000,000 Chicago Title Company
Lo Jimmy $985,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shalimar Trust $4,560,000
Previous Owner Lo Jimmy $250,000
Previous Owner Lo Jimmy $250,000
Previous Owner Lo Jimmy $600,000
Previous Owner Lo Jimmy $275,000
Previous Owner Lo Jimmy $750,000
Previous Owner Lo Jimmy $285,000
Previous Owner Lo Jimmy $200,000
Previous Owner Lo Jimmy $285,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/26/2022 07/26/22 Sold $7,600,000 -4.9% $1,573 / Sq Ft
06/15/2022 06/15/22 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2022 06/03/22 For Sale $7,995,000 -- $1,655 / 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
2025 $90,991 $7,907,040 $6,346,440 $1,560,600
2024 $90,991 $7,752,000 $6,222,000 $1,530,000
2023 $89,810 $7,600,000 $6,100,000 $1,500,000
2022 $76,979 $6,419,007 $3,408,786 $3,010,221
2021 $77,320 $6,293,146 $3,341,948 $2,951,198
2020 $77,947 $6,228,619 $3,307,681 $2,920,938
2019 $74,144 $6,106,490 $3,242,825 $2,863,665
2018 $73,270 $5,986,756 $3,179,241 $2,807,515
2017 $56,992 $5,869,375 $3,116,903 $2,752,472
2016 $68,785 $5,754,290 $3,055,788 $2,698,502
2015 $67,352 $5,667,856 $3,009,888 $2,657,968
2014 $66,296 $5,556,832 $2,950,929 $2,605,903
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81894671

MLSListings

APN: 182-45-017