NOT LISTED FOR SALE

26875 Ortega Dr Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $5,169,896 - $6,093,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,290 Sq Ft
$1,719/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 28, 2024

Last sale price $5,550,000 $1,687 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,747/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Recreation Room
  • Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School Rated A+
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2024

With generous living spaces, privately located bedrooms, a vast deck, a sparkling pool and spa, and a lot size of approximately 1.03 acres, this home is poised for entertaining inside and out. Experience designer finishes and fixtures, a beautiful neutral color palette, and refinished hardwood floors throughout. The fireside family room enjoys French doors to the deck, and the adjacent living/dining room also has a to-the-ceiling fireplace and is directly connected to the eat-in kitchen with stunning granite countertops. For even more living space, an expansive recreation room has a corner fireplace and access to a full bath. Four large bedrooms sit in a private wing of the home including the luxurious primary with extensive closet space, a marble-appointed en suite, and dual access to the deck and yard. The two-level deck looks out over the lush, private backyard and pool with an area of level lawn for play. Located just minutes from commute routes, major tech employers, and outstanding Palo Alto schools, this home has all the makings of a fabulous California indoor/outdoor lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Troyer

Intero Real Estate Services License #01234450 Listed on: 09/23/2024

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Nisha Singh

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01937867

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,130

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 1.04 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,290 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 175-33-026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,130

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 65
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3290
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Living Sq Ft: 3290
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Recreation Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Bidet, Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub with Jets, Shower and Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio
  • Pool: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Max: 4
  • Garage Min: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Lucille M. Nixon Elementary
  • Middle School: Ellen Fletcher Middle
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 318
  • Middle School: 323

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 175-33-026
  • Lot Acres: 1.0380
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 45216.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 45216.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Lucille M. Nixon Elementary
  • High School Text: Henry M. Gunn High
  • Middle School Text: Ellen Fletcher Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2024
Closed on
Oct 22, 2024
Sold by
Renee Mell Living Trust and Mell Renee
Bought by
Garg Vishal and Garg Shilpi
Seller's Agent
David Troyer
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Nisha Singh
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$4,998,000
Sold Price
$5,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$552,000
11.04%
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
$5,655,724

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,724
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.23%
Original Mortgage
$4,949,450
Outstanding Balance
$4,925,495
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$571,864

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2024
Sold by
Mell Living Trust and Mell Renee
Bought by
Renee Mell Living Trust and Mell

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2008
Sold by
Mell Beryl D and Mell Renee
Bought by
Mell Beryl D and Mell Renee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Garg Vishal $5,550,000 First American Title
Renee Mell Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Mell Beryl D -- First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Garg Vishal $4,949,450
Previous Owner Mell Beryl D $380,000
Previous Owner Mell Beryl D $250,000
Previous Owner Mell Beryl D $400,000
Previous Owner Mell Beryl D $222,000
Previous Owner Mell Beryl D $400,000
Previous Owner Mell Beryl D $246,900
Previous Owner Mell Beryl D $250,000
Previous Owner Mell Beryl D $250,000
Previous Owner Mell Beryl D $250,000
Previous Owner Mell Beryle D $172,000
Previous Owner Mell Beryl D $230,000
Previous Owner Mell Beryl D $640,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/28/2024 10/28/24 Sold $5,550,000 +11.0% $1,687 / Sq Ft
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2024 09/23/24 For Sale $4,998,000 -- $1,519 / 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 $6,130 $276,064 $59,990 $216,074
2023 $5,965 $270,652 $58,814 $211,838
2022 $5,819 $265,346 $57,661 $207,685
2021 $5,643 $260,144 $56,531 $203,613
2020 $5,575 $257,478 $55,952 $201,526
2019 $5,523 $252,430 $54,855 $197,575
2018 $5,384 $247,481 $53,780 $193,701
2017 $5,273 $242,629 $52,726 $189,903
2016 $5,133 $237,873 $51,693 $186,180
2015 $4,686 $234,301 $50,917 $183,384
2014 $4,233 $229,712 $49,920 $179,792
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81981359

MLSListings

APN: 175-33-026