NOT LISTED FOR SALE

471 Palo Alto Ave Mountain View, CA 94041

Mountain View West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,092,000 - $2,675,000

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,368 Sq Ft
$1,744/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 04, 2015

Last sale price $1,227,000 $897 Per Sq Ft

Est. 94% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,390/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • High Ceiling
  • Benjamin Bubb Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of March 2015

This charming craftsman cottage is only a few short blocks to downtown Castro St, in one of the MV loveliest & most desirable neighborhoods. Freshly painted & partially remodeled. Features flexible floorplan, remodeled baths, low-water yards & insulating foam roof. Near Caltrain/light rail/237/101/85 as well as many major tech companies. Top MV schools: Bubb-920, Graham-866, Los Altos High-895

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Todd Beardsley

Menlo Atherton Realty License #01109812 Listed on: 03/04/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Galli

Compass License #01852633

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,978

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 4,487 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Foam Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,368 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Attic
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Passive Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 154-25-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,978

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Age: 88
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1368
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Family Room, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Hookups - Gas, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1368
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Basement - Finished, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Dual Flush Toilet, Shower and Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Foam
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected, Sewer in Street

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Benjamin Bubb Elementary
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 161

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 154-25-003
  • Lot Acres: 0.1030
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4500.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Passive Solar

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Benjamin Bubb Elementary
  • High School Text: Los Altos High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2023
Sold by
Arkin Eran and Arkin Adi
Bought by
Arkin Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,385,922

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2015
Closed on
Mar 2, 2015
Sold by
Larsen Stephen E and Larsen Cindy
Bought by
Arkin Eran and Arkin Adi
Seller's Agent
Todd Beardsley
Menlo Atherton Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Galli
Compass
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,227,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-1.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.53%
Original Mortgage
$981,600
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2002
Sold by
Larsen Cindy and Larsen Stephen E
Bought by
Larsen Stephen E and Larsen Cindy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Arkin Living Trust -- --
Arkin Eran $1,227,000 First American Title
Larsen Stephen E -- First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Arkin Eran $760,000
Previous Owner Arkin Eran $765,000
Previous Owner Arkin Eran $956,000
Previous Owner Arkin Eran $981,600
Previous Owner Larsen Stephen E $588,000
Previous Owner Larsen Stephen E $70,000
Previous Owner Larsen Stephen E $199,500
Previous Owner Larsen Stephen E $225,000
Previous Owner Larsen Stephen E $225,000
Previous Owner Larsen Stephen E $209,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2015 03/05/15 For Sale $1,250,000 +1.9% $914 / Sq Ft
03/04/2015 03/04/15 Sold $1,227,000 -- $897 / 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 $16,978 $1,474,659 $1,366,498 $108,161
2024 $16,978 $1,445,745 $1,339,704 $106,041
2023 $16,821 $1,417,398 $1,313,436 $103,962
2022 $16,774 $1,389,607 $1,287,683 $101,924
2021 $16,362 $1,362,361 $1,262,435 $99,926
2020 $16,384 $1,348,393 $1,249,491 $98,902
2019 $15,690 $1,321,955 $1,224,992 $96,963
2018 $15,519 $1,296,035 $1,200,973 $95,062
2017 $14,955 $1,270,624 $1,177,425 $93,199
2016 $14,543 $1,245,711 $1,154,339 $91,372
2015 $4,268 $362,275 $257,627 $104,648
2014 $4,230 $355,180 $252,581 $102,599
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Todd Beardsley

    Menlo Atherton Realty

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  • Michael Galli

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Michael Galli

    Compass

    (650) 248-3076

    9 in this area

    232 Total Sales

    Michael Galli
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81450705

MLSListings

APN: 154-25-003

California Santa Clara County Mountain View 94041 Mountain View West

471 Palo Alto Ave, Mountain View, CA

This home is located at 471 Palo Alto Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041 since 04 March 2015 and is currently estimated at $2,385,922, approximately $1,744 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 471 Palo Alto Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Benjamin Bubb Elementary School, Isaac Newton Graham Middle School, and Los Altos High School.

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