Seller's Agent in 2023
Yvette Stout
Illuminate Properties
(650) 208-4510
50 Total Sales
27866 Via Corita Way Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
5
Beds
7
Baths
5,462
Sq Ft
1.11
Acres
Highlights
- Home Theater
- Private Pool
- Skyline View
- Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School Rated A+
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
About This Home
As of March 2023Tucked away on over 1.1 acres, this estate presents grace, elegance, and luxury, with all of the charm and allure of a French countryside manor. Boasting high-end materials and deluxe appointments everywhere you turn, this home offers 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 half-baths, an office, and almost 5,500 square feet of living space. Excellent use of glass along with high ceilings craft a bright, light atmosphere. Expansive formal rooms invite entertaining on a grand scale, the kitchen features appliances from Wolf and Sub-Zero, and the media room offers great space for movie nights. Escape to the spectacular grounds where you can practice your golf game on multiple putting greens, enjoy the peaceful courtyard, or simply appreciate the verdant beauty that envelops the home. Convenient to 280, this home also sits near multiple nature preserves and trailheads, as well as the Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club, and offers access to acclaimed Palo Alto schools (buyer to verify eligibility).
Last Buyer's Agent
Yvette Stout
Illuminate Properties License #01461495
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $93,111
Year Built
- 1989
Lot Details
- 1.11 Acre Lot
- Hilly Lot
- Back Yard
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Electric Gate
- Guest Parking
- On-Street Parking
Property Views
- Skyline Views
- Orchard Views
Home Design
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 5,462 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- High Ceiling
- Formal Entry
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Theater
- Den
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
- Dual Sinks
- Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
- Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry Tub
- Electric Dryer Hookup
Outdoor Features
- Private Pool
- Balcony
- Barbecue Area
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Separate Meters
- Individual Gas Meter
- Septic Tank
- Sewer Connection Less Than 500 Feet Away
Community Details
- Courtyard
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 5, 2022
Closed on
Mar 1, 2023
Sold by
Leff Daniel V
Bought by
Tessel-Sneh Family Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Yvette Stout
Illuminate Properties
Buyer's Agent
Hanna Shacham
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$8,995,000
Sold Price
$7,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,295,000
-14.4%
Total Days on Market
7
Views
111
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$510,486
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$964,899
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$7,245,587
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 17, 2012
Sold by
Siminoff Ellen F
Bought by
Siminoff David E
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 25, 1998
Sold by
Lauer Gary L and Lauer Katharine W
Bought by
Siminoff David E and Siminoff Ellen F
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 23, 1995
Sold by
Murthy B R Narayana and Murthy Mani
Bought by
Lauer Gary L and Lauer Katharine W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $7,700,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $2,675,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $1,675,000 | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $4,000,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $650,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2023 03/14/23 | Sold | $7,700,000 | -9.4% | $1,410 / Sq Ft |
| 02/28/2023 02/28/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/09/2023 01/09/23 | Price Changed | $8,495,000 | -5.6% | $1,555 / Sq Ft |
| 10/05/2022 10/05/22 | For Sale | $8,995,000 | +54.4% | $1,647 / Sq Ft |
| 09/10/2020 09/10/20 | Sold | $5,825,000 | +10.2% | $1,066 / Sq Ft |
| 08/12/2020 08/12/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/05/2020 08/05/20 | For Sale | $5,288,000 | -- | $968 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $93,111 | $7,854,000 | $5,712,000 | $2,142,000 |
| 2023 | $72,607 | $6,060,330 | $4,993,920 | $1,066,410 |
| 2022 | $72,016 | $5,941,500 | $4,896,000 | $1,045,500 |
| 2021 | $70,596 | $5,825,000 | $4,800,000 | $1,025,000 |
| 2020 | $46,235 | $3,834,572 | $1,576,830 | $2,257,742 |
| 2019 | $45,688 | $3,759,385 | $1,545,912 | $2,213,473 |
| 2018 | $44,407 | $3,685,672 | $1,515,600 | $2,170,072 |
| 2017 | $43,604 | $3,613,405 | $1,485,883 | $2,127,522 |
| 2016 | $42,531 | $3,542,555 | $1,456,749 | $2,085,806 |
| 2015 | $42,056 | $3,489,344 | $1,434,868 | $2,054,476 |
| 2014 | $41,234 | $3,420,993 | $1,406,761 | $2,014,232 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Hanna Shacham
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Hanna Shacham
Coldwell Banker Realty
(650) 752-0767
32 Total Sales
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Michael Repka
Seller's Agent in 2020
Michael Repka
Deleon Realty
(650) 488-7325
800 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81804177
APN: 182-11-078
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