485 Van Buren St Los Altos, CA 94022
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,616
Sq Ft
0.5
Acres
Highlights
- Heated Pool and Spa
- Skyline View
- Deck
- Santa Rita Elementary School Rated A
- 0.5 Acre Lot
- Vaulted Ceiling
About This Home
As of May 2025On a premier street in North Los Altos, this spacious and beautifully updated home offers 5 bedrooms, an office, and 4 baths on approximately one-half acre with resort-inspired grounds. Designed for seamless indoor/outdoor living, the expansive rear yard showcases a heated loggia, fire pit, tucked-away pool with hot tub, and fully equipped outdoor kitchen with barbecue and built-in ceramic oven. Sustainable features include a large enclosed chicken coop and raised beds for vegetables and your own farmer's market. The interiors are refined with newly refinished hardwood floors, new carpet, fresh paint inside and out, and a remodeled gourmet kitchen. The main level includes the luxurious primary suite, an adjacent bedroom, and the office, while the upstairs features three additional bedrooms, including one with an en suite bath. This home is just over one mile from the Village and has access to top-rated Los Altos schools.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $37,065
Year Built
- Built in 2004
Lot Details
- 0.5 Acre Lot
- Fenced
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Back Yard
- Zoning described as R1
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Fiberglass Roof
- Quake Bracing
Interior Spaces
- 3,616 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Central Vacuum
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Whole House Fan
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Bay Window
- Formal Entry
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Open Floorplan
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Skyline Views
- Crawl Space
- Attic
Kitchen
- Double Self-Cleaning Oven
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Quartz Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Marble Bathroom Countertops
- Dual Sinks
- Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer
- Laundry Tub
Pool
- Heated Pool and Spa
- Heated In Ground Pool
- In Ground Spa
- Gunite Pool
- Gunite Spa
- Pool Cover
- Pool Sweep
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Fire Pit
- Shed
- Barbecue Area
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Separate Meters
- 220 Volts
- Individual Gas Meter
- Sewer Within 50 Feet
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 167-20-037
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 29, 2025
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Shell Revocable Trust and Shell Martin W
Bought by
Panchita Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Kathy Bridgman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Miranda Junowicz
Compass
List Price
$7,495,000
Sold Price
$7,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
0.73%
Total Days on Market
8
Views
26
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-51.68%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 12, 2019
Sold by
Shell Martin W and Shell Lee Ann
Bought by
Shell Martin W and Shell Lee Ann
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 24, 1998
Sold by
Hogan Richard A and Hogan Kristin F
Bought by
Shell Martin William and Shell Lee Ann
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 25, 1998
Sold by
Erickson Richard A and Erickson Brenda C
Bought by
Hogan Richard A and Hogan Kristin F
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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 | $7,550,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $1,250,000 | First American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,216,300 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,714,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,742,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Negative Amortization | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $2,480,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $499,999 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $700,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $101,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $1,999,999 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $101,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $900,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $700,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $284,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $500,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2025 05/29/25 | Sold | $7,550,000 | +0.7% | $2,088 / Sq Ft |
| 05/08/2025 05/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/29/2025 04/29/25 | For Sale | $7,495,000 | -- | $2,073 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,065 | $3,174,128 | $1,724,491 | $1,449,637 |
| 2024 | $37,065 | $3,111,891 | $1,690,678 | $1,421,213 |
| 2023 | $36,947 | $3,050,875 | $1,657,528 | $1,393,347 |
| 2022 | $36,661 | $2,991,055 | $1,625,028 | $1,366,027 |
| 2021 | $36,444 | $2,932,408 | $1,593,165 | $1,339,243 |
| 2020 | $36,598 | $2,902,341 | $1,576,830 | $1,325,511 |
| 2019 | $35,352 | $2,845,433 | $1,545,912 | $1,299,521 |
| 2018 | $34,403 | $2,789,641 | $1,515,600 | $1,274,041 |
| 2017 | $33,140 | $2,734,943 | $1,485,883 | $1,249,060 |
| 2016 | $32,606 | $2,681,318 | $1,456,749 | $1,224,569 |
| 2015 | $32,185 | $2,641,043 | $1,434,868 | $1,206,175 |
| 2014 | $32,186 | $2,589,309 | $1,406,761 | $1,182,548 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kathy Bridgman
Seller's Agent in 2025
Kathy Bridgman
Compass
(650) 209-1589
92 in this area
197 Total Sales
-
Miranda Junowicz
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Miranda Junowicz
Compass
(646) 241-8125
2 in this area
21 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML82004679
APN: 167-20-037
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