NOT LISTED FOR SALE

481 Casita Way Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $3,126,000 - $5,331,737

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
$3,359/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2012

Last sale price $1,807,000 $1,344 Per Sq Ft

Est. 150% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,930/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Almond Elementary School Rated A+
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2012

Beautiful North Los Altos Home with Detached Guest Cottage-includes full bath and 2-car garage. Hardwood floor throughout, updated kitchen and bathrooms, master bedroom suite with crown molding and sliding glass door to rear yard, attached 2 car garage. Sunny & private newly landscaped yard with large entertainment deck with built-in seating benches. Huge lot with room to expand! Excellent schools

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Troyer

Intero Real Estate Services License #01234450 Listed on: 09/24/2012

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

John Forsyth James

Compass License #01138400

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,910

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 170-18-031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,910

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 60
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1344.49
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1344
  • Barclay Horizontal: 14
  • Barclays Page: 31
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 31
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 76
  • Map Top Coordinate: F
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 14
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: F5
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • 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 "L", Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1344
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Guest House
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, RV/Boat Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s)

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Almond Elementary
  • Middle School: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 128
  • Middle School: 133

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 170-18-031
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1114.58
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10288.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 10288.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 10288.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10288.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2024
Sold by
Daniel Christopher and Daniel Linda
Bought by
Daniel Family Trust and Daniel
Current Estimated Value
$4,514,934

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2012
Closed on
Oct 12, 2012
Sold by
Young Richard S and Young Linda V
Bought by
Daniel Christopher and Daniel Linda
Seller's Agent
David Troyer
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
John Forsyth James
Compass
List Price
$1,498,000
Sold Price
$1,807,000
Premium/Discount to List
$309,000
20.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.14%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2004
Sold by
Fritsch Jean Georges and Ruhland Beatrice
Bought by
Young Richard S and Young Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$890,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1994
Sold by
Kiangsoontra Suwan and Kiangsoontra Benjang
Bought by
Fritsch Jean Georges and Ruhland Beatrice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$382,400
Interest Rate
4%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Daniel Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Daniel Christopher $1,807,000 First American Title Company
Young Richard S $1,355,000 First American Title Company
Fritsch Jean Georges $478,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Daniel Christopher $900,000
Previous Owner Young Richard S $890,000
Previous Owner Fritsch Jean Georges $382,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2012 10/18/12 Sold $1,807,000 +20.6% $1,344 / Sq Ft
09/27/2012 09/27/12 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2012 09/24/12 For Sale $1,498,000 -- $1,115 / 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 $23,910 $3,028,204 $1,891,344 $1,136,860
2024 $23,910 $1,945,259 $1,854,259 $91,000
2023 $26,161 $2,138,773 $1,817,901 $320,872
2022 $25,797 $2,096,837 $1,782,256 $314,581
2021 $25,920 $2,055,723 $1,747,310 $308,413
2020 $26,089 $2,034,645 $1,729,394 $305,251
2019 $24,825 $1,994,751 $1,695,485 $299,266
2018 $24,575 $1,955,640 $1,662,241 $293,399
2017 $23,685 $1,917,296 $1,629,649 $287,647
2016 $23,118 $1,879,703 $1,597,696 $282,007
2015 $22,723 $1,851,469 $1,573,698 $277,771
2014 $22,402 $1,815,202 $1,542,872 $272,330
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81235223

MLSListings

APN: 170-18-031