NOT LISTED FOR SALE

536 Van Buren St Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $7,548,000 - $8,689,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,129 Sq Ft
$1,972/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 08, 2023

Last sale price $7,300,000 $1,768 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $51,346/month

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Skyline View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Santa Rita Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2023

Most coveted streets in North Los Altos, where luxury and comfort merge to offer an unparalleled living experience. Situated on a premier lot of over one-half acre, this stunning property boasts sleek, clean lines and low-maintenance front grounds that add to its contemporary appeal. Impressive backyard , featuring a sparkling pool, vast stretch of lawn, and complete privacy for a resort-inspired lifestyle. The home has been meticulously updated throughout with a neutral palette of fresh paint and perfectly refinished mid-tone hardwood floors. With 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a dedicated office, and a large playroom all on one convenient level, the spacious design offers the ideal blend of comfort and convenience. This outstanding location is equally convenient to the shops and restaurants of San Antonio Center and The Village, and benefits from access to excellent Los Altos schools - clearly an exceptional property in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in North Los Altos.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Bridgman

Compass License #01189798 Listed on: 06/06/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Wang

Compass License #01703792

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $84,795

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Permanent Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,129 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skyline Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Pool Cover
  • Spa

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by a third party
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 167-20-017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$84,795

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 78
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4129
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Freezer, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 4129
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Permanent
  • Pool Description: Pool - Cover, Pool - In Ground, Spa - Gas, Spa - Jetted, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Composition, Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Santa Rita Elementary
  • Middle School: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 136
  • Middle School: 133

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 167-20-017
  • Lot Acres: 0.5422
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 23618.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 23618.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Solar Heating - Pool

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Leased

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Santa Rita 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
Jul 23, 2021
Sold by
Cimring Family Trust
Bought by
Lin Yang Living Trust and Yang
Total Days on Market
78
Current Estimated Value
$8,142,350

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2020
Sold by
Cimring Kevin and Cimring Sharon
Bought by
Cimring Kevin David and Cimring Sharon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2011
Sold by
Ahrens Gilbert S and Ahrens Kimberly H
Bought by
Cimring Kevin and Cimring Sharon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2007
Sold by
Molari Russell and Robinson Alice
Bought by
Ahrens Gilbert S and Ahrens Kimberly H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,004,546
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2007
Sold by
Molari Wanda L
Bought by
Molari Russell

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,004,546
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2003
Sold by
Molari Russell and Molari Wanda L
Bought by
Molari Russell
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
Lin Yang Living Trust $7,300,000 Chicago Title
Cimring Kevin David -- None Available
Cimring Kevin $2,340,000 North American Title
Ahrens Gilbert S $2,651,000 Old Republic Title Company
Molari Russell -- Old Republic Title Company
Molari Russell -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cimring Kevin $180,000
Previous Owner Cimring Kevin $1,167,900
Previous Owner Cimring Kevin $1,200,000
Previous Owner Ahrens Gilbert S $1,785,000
Previous Owner Ahrens Gilbert S $3,004,546
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Sold $7,300,000 -6.4% $1,768 / Sq Ft
08/24/2023 08/24/23 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2023 07/24/23 Price Changed $7,795,000 -4.6% $1,888 / Sq Ft
06/23/2023 06/23/23 Price Changed $8,175,000 -3.8% $1,980 / Sq Ft
06/06/2023 06/06/23 For Sale $8,495,000 -- $2,057 / 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 $84,795 $7,446,000 $5,406,000 $2,040,000
2024 $84,795 $7,300,000 $5,300,000 $2,000,000
2023 $45,908 $3,836,981 $2,656,017 $1,180,964
2022 $45,515 $3,761,747 $2,603,939 $1,157,808
2021 $45,536 $3,687,988 $2,552,882 $1,135,106
2020 $46,004 $3,650,173 $2,526,706 $1,123,467
2019 $43,848 $3,578,602 $2,477,163 $1,101,439
2018 $43,250 $3,508,435 $2,428,592 $1,079,843
2017 $41,457 $3,439,643 $2,380,973 $1,058,670
2016 $40,607 $3,372,200 $2,334,288 $1,037,912
2015 $39,010 $3,216,013 $2,299,225 $916,788
2014 $38,586 $3,153,017 $2,254,187 $898,830
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathy Bridgman

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Kathy Bridgman

    Compass

    (650) 209-1589

    92 in this area

    194 Total Sales

    Kathy Bridgman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Linda Wang

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81930829

MLSListings

APN: 167-20-017

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94022

536 Van Buren St, Los Altos, CA

This home is located at 536 Van Buren St, Los Altos, CA 94022 since 06 June 2023 and is currently estimated at $8,142,350, approximately $1,971 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 536 Van Buren St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Santa Rita Elementary School, Ardis G. Egan Junior High School, and Los Altos High School.

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