NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 Preston Dr Mountain View, CA 94040

Estimated Value: $3,313,000 - $4,190,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,248 Sq Ft
$1,738/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 02, 2015

Last sale price $2,420,000 $1,077 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,455/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Open to Family Room
  • Amy Imai Elementary School Rated A
  • Double Oven
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2015

This Waverly Park home has a fantastic floor plan: kitchen/family room combo, formal living areas, a downstairs bedroom/full bath, & easy access to the rear yard/deck. Updates include new flooring (Hickory hardwood, carpets, porcelain tiles), fresh paint, new stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, & glass tile backsplash. Skylights for an abundance of natural light. Central location to El Camino Hospital, Castro St, Los Altos, Google, Apple and highways. Coveted Huff & Graham schools(buyer to verify)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Derrick Oh

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01344896 Listed on: 09/17/2015

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sophie Ravel

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #00955982

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,835

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 8,451 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1-8L

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Double Oven

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 197-23-025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,835

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 44
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2248
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Zoning Description: R1-8L
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining "L", Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Oven - Double, Pantry Cabinet
  • Living Sq Ft: 2248
  • Stories: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Frank L. Huff Elementary
  • Middle School: Isaac Newton Graham Middle
  • High School: Mountain View High
  • High School: 266
  • Elementary School: 164
  • Middle School: 163

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 197-23-025
  • Lot Acres: 0.1940
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8455.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8455.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Frank L. Huff Elementary
  • High School Text: Mountain View High
  • Middle School Text: Isaac Newton Graham Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2017
Sold by
Frueh Christian
Bought by
Frueh Christian
Current Estimated Value
$3,907,938

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2015
Closed on
Sep 30, 2015
Sold by
Liberty Michael A and Liberty Valerie
Bought by
Frueh Christian
Seller's Agent
Derrick Oh
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sophie Ravel
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$2,098,000
Sold Price
$2,420,000
Premium/Discount to List
$322,000
15.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2013
Sold by
Liberty Michael A and Liberty Valerie
Bought by
Liberty Michael A and Liberty Valerie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2002
Sold by
Liberty Michael A and Liberty Valerie
Bought by
Liberty Michael A and Liberty Valerie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
6.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2001
Sold by
Liberty Michael A and Liberty Valerie
Bought by
Liberty Michael A and Liberty Valerie
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
Frueh Christian -- None Available
Frueh Christian $2,420,000 First American Title Company
Liberty Michael A -- Old Republic Title Company
Liberty Michael A -- Old Republic Title Company
Liberty Michael A -- First American Title Company
Liberty Michael A -- First American Title Company
Liberty Michael A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Liberty Michael A $330,000
Previous Owner Liberty Michael A $110,000
Closed Liberty Michael A $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/02/2015 10/02/15 Sold $2,420,000 +15.3% $1,077 / Sq Ft
09/24/2015 09/24/15 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2015 09/17/15 For Sale $2,098,000 -- $933 / 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 $32,835 $2,864,784 $2,130,833 $733,951
2024 $32,835 $2,808,612 $2,089,052 $719,560
2023 $32,498 $2,753,542 $2,048,091 $705,451
2022 $32,414 $2,699,552 $2,007,933 $691,619
2021 $31,618 $2,646,620 $1,968,562 $678,058
2020 $31,663 $2,619,483 $1,948,377 $671,106
2019 $30,314 $2,568,122 $1,910,174 $657,948
2018 $29,972 $2,517,768 $1,872,720 $645,048
2017 $28,638 $2,468,400 $1,836,000 $632,400
2016 $27,912 $2,420,000 $1,800,000 $620,000
2015 $8,975 $779,813 $514,975 $264,838
2014 $8,893 $764,539 $504,888 $259,651
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Derrick Oh

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Derrick Oh

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 445-7128

    70 Total Sales

    Derrick Oh
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  • Sophie Ravel

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Sophie Ravel

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

    (650) 796-4732

    38 Total Sales

    Sophie Ravel
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81514949

MLSListings

APN: 197-23-025

California Santa Clara County Mountain View 94040

521 Preston Dr, Mountain View, CA

This home is located at 521 Preston Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040 since 17 September 2015 and is currently estimated at $3,907,938, approximately $1,738 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 521 Preston Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Amy Imai Elementary School, Isaac Newton Graham Middle School, and Mountain View High School.

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