NOT LISTED FOR SALE

480 Rosita Ave Los Altos, CA 94024

Estimated Value: $4,290,000 - $6,406,274

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,405 Sq Ft
$4,028/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 20, 2012

Last sale price $1,725,000 $1,228 Per Sq Ft

Est. 228% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $34,021 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Covington Elementary School Rated A+
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 1-minute walk to Rosita Park

About This Home

As of July 2012

Charming 3BR 2BA freshly painted ranch style home in original condition on a 11,250 sq.ft.(approx.) lovely level lot with mature landscaping. Perfect opportunity to remodel/expand the existing home or build a new one in this wonderful neighborhood. Property ideally located minutes to downtown, parks, top Los Altos Schools and easy access to freeways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Kitching

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #00711559 Listed on: 06/26/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Campi

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #00600311

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R110

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,405 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available
  • TV Antenna

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 189-50-043

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1227.76
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1405
  • Barclay Horizontal: 14
  • Barclays Page: 31
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 831
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 31
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 73
  • Map Top Coordinate: F
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 14
  • Thomas Bros Page: 831
  • Thomas Brothers: F1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Zoning Description: R110
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Oven Range, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1405
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Garage, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Exterior: Brick, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 189-50-043
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 992.88
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 11250.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 11250.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 11250.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 11250.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$5,659,069

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2012
Closed on
Jul 16, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kathy Kitching
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gary Campi
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$330,000
23.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,819,750 Stewart Title Of California
$1,725,000 Old Republic Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/20/2012 07/20/12 Sold $1,725,000 +23.7% $1,228 / Sq Ft
07/11/2012 07/11/12 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2012 06/26/12 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $993 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $41,805 $3,616,520 $1,410,945 $2,205,575
2024 $41,805 $3,545,609 $1,383,280 $2,162,329
2023 $41,285 $3,476,088 $1,356,157 $2,119,931
2022 $40,917 $3,407,930 $1,329,566 $2,078,364
2021 $41,113 $3,341,109 $1,303,497 $2,037,612
2020 $41,350 $3,306,851 $1,290,132 $2,016,719
2019 $39,331 $3,242,012 $1,264,836 $1,977,176
2018 $38,913 $3,178,444 $1,240,036 $1,938,408
2017 $41,292 $3,450,599 $1,835,599 $1,615,000
2016 $25,879 $2,114,607 $1,799,607 $315,000
2015 $23,045 $1,864,789 $1,305,353 $559,436
2014 $22,621 $1,828,261 $1,279,783 $548,478
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kathy Kitching

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

  • Gary Campi

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Gary Campi

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    (650) 799-1855

    18 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Gary Campi
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81224093

MLSListings

APN: 189-50-043

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94024

480 Rosita Ave, Los Altos, CA

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