$7,000,000
SOLD APR 25, 2017

26991 Taaffe Rd Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

6 Beds
9 Baths
7,538 Sq Ft
1.17 Acres

Recently Sold

$929 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Home Theater
  • Wood Flooring
  • Gardner Bullis Elementary School Rated A
  • City Lights View
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of August 2020

New Masterpiece by award-winning local M Designs Architects with fabulous Bay views! Stunning gated entrance and vast motor court done entirely in grasscrete pavers. Foyer introduces the gorgeous hardwood floors that continue throughout the home. Library/office with entire wall of custom cabinetry. Formal living room with gas-log fireplace, retractable glass doors open to the Bay view deck, and unobstructed views. Formal dining room with picture windows and opposite wall of retractable glass doors. Fabulous chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry and large center island with breakfast bar seating, all topped in granite. Family room fully open to the kitchen with floor-to-ceiling windows. Master bedroom suite with entire wall of Bay view windows. Lower level features a fitness center, recreation room, wine cellar and tasting room, home theatre and 2 bedroom suites. Beautifully landscaped and private grounds include lawn areas, terraces, and built-in bbq center. Excellent Los Altos schools!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mini Kalkat

Intero Real Estate Services License #01112790 Listed on: 03/29/2017

Intero Real Estate Services

Co-Listed By

David Troyer

Intero Real Estate Services License #01234450

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Bridgman

Compass License #01189798

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $89,650

Year Built

  • Built in 2015

Lot Details

  • 1.17 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 7,538 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Den
  • City Lights Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Warming Drawer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 182-47-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$89,650

Year Built

Built in 2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 2
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 7538
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Island, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 7538
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Media / Home Theater, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: City Lights
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, 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

  • Parcel Number: 182-47-004
  • Lot Acres: 1.1700
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 50965.20
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 50965.20

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

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

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
$8,474,646

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,274,646
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: ML81644415

MLSListings

APN: 182-47-004