$7,200,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2020

26991 Taaffe Rd Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

6 Beds
9 Baths
7,538 Sq Ft
1.21 Acres

Recently Sold

$955 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

280 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Home Theater
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Gardner Bullis Elementary School Rated A
  • Solar Power System
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2020

Gorgeous two year old home with amazing bay views. Mediterranean masterpiece completed in 2017. 6 bedrooms, 7 full baths and 2 half baths. Office, fitness center with spa bath, recreation room, theater, wine cellar and tasting room. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, heated floors in some bathrooms and much more. Beautifully landscaped with outdoor kitchen. Excellent Los Altos school.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Bridgman

Compass License #01189798 Listed on: 09/23/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Foy

Midtown Realty License #00849721

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $89,650

Year Built

  • 2015

Lot Details

  • 1.21 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 7,538 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Den
  • Utility Room
  • Attic Fan
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Steam Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Tankless Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$89,650

Year Built

2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RA
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 4
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 7538
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2015

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Built-In Bbq Grill, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Gas, Island, Island With Sink, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Pantry, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 7538
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Fire System - Sprinkler, Secured Garage / Parking, Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Tub / Sink, Upper Floor, Washer, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room, Media / Home Theater, Mud Room, Utility Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathroom: Bidet, Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Granite, Primary - Tub With Jets, Sauna, Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Steam Shower, Tub With Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Clay, Tile
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Outdoor Fireplace, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Pool: Steam Room Or Sauna

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Electric Gate, Enclosed, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Central Ac, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Heating - 2+ Zones, Radiant Floors
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 1.2129
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 52832.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 52832.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Attic Fan, Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Solar Power, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller, Whole House Fan

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Solar Panels - Owned

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2019
Closed on
Jul 6, 2020
Sold by
Reese Travis M and Reese Kristy L
Bought by
Pai Vinay and Pai Aarti
Seller's Agent
Kathy Bridgman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tim Foy
Midtown Realty
List Price
$7,495,000
Sold Price
$7,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$295,000
-3.94%
Current Estimated Value
$8,370,774

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,170,774
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.91%
Original Mortgage
$5,000,000
Interest Rate
2.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2017
Closed on
Apr 6, 2017
Sold by
Tiop Inc
Bought by
Reese Travis M and Reese Kristy L
Seller's Agent
Mini Kalkat
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Bridgman
Compass
List Price
$7,388,000
Sold Price
$7,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$388,000
-5.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2010
Sold by
Lippett Peter E
Bought by
Tiop Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2009
Sold by
Schroeder Wade W
Bought by
Schroeder Wade W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2009
Sold by
Schroeder Wade W
Bought by
Schroeder Wade W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2006
Sold by
Schroeder Wade W
Bought by
Schroeder Wade W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$612,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2003
Sold by
Schroeder Wade W
Bought by
Schroeder Wade W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2002
Sold by
Schroeder Wade W
Bought by
Schroeder Wade W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$645,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2001
Sold by
Schroeder Wade W
Bought by
Schroeder Wade W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1999
Sold by
Schroeder Wade W and Schroeder Frances R
Bought by
Schroeder Wade W and Schroeder Frances R
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $7,200,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $7,000,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,800,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Alliance Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $5,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $600,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $612,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $640,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $645,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Sold $7,200,000 +0.2% $955 / Sq Ft
06/30/2020 06/30/20 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2020 06/24/20 Price Changed $7,188,000 -4.1% $954 / Sq Ft
03/18/2020 03/18/20 For Sale $7,495,000 +4.1% $994 / Sq Ft
03/18/2020 03/18/20 Off Market $7,200,000 -- --
09/23/2019 09/23/19 For Sale $7,495,000 +7.1% $994 / Sq Ft
04/25/2017 04/25/17 Sold $7,000,000 -5.3% $929 / Sq Ft
04/05/2017 04/05/17 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2017 03/29/17 For Sale $7,388,000 -- $980 / 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 $89,650 $7,640,697 $5,306,040 $2,334,657
2023 $88,482 $7,490,880 $5,202,000 $2,288,880
2022 $87,695 $7,344,000 $5,100,000 $2,244,000
2021 $88,099 $7,200,000 $5,000,000 $2,200,000
2020 $92,478 $7,428,455 $3,501,986 $3,926,469
2019 $88,022 $7,282,800 $3,433,320 $3,849,480
2018 $86,997 $7,140,000 $3,366,000 $3,774,000
2017 $79,938 $6,679,030 $1,987,030 $4,692,000
2016 $76,665 $6,548,069 $1,948,069 $4,600,000
2015 $46,326 $3,933,808 $1,918,808 $2,015,000
2014 $24,245 $2,004,002 $1,881,222 $122,780
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81769740

MLSListings

APN: 182-47-004