NOT LISTED FOR SALE

560 Hester Creek Rd Los Gatos, CA 95033

Estimated Value: $1,508,000 - $1,995,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,432 Sq Ft
$740/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 16, 2022

Last sale price $2,025,000 $833 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,697/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • 17.96 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Loma Prieta Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of March 2022

Stunning "Sun Drenched" Home Located on 17+ Acres in the Private Gated Community of Hester Creek. Loma Prieta Union and Los Gatos-Saratoga School Districts. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Vaulted Ceilings, Beautiful Modern Ceiling Fans, Natural Rock Fireplace, Bamboo Plank Flooring, and Large Dining/Bonus Room. Beautiful Chef's Kitchen with High-End Appliances, Quartz Counter Tops, Farm Sink, Garden Window, and an XL Butcher Block Center Island. Master Suite includes a Walk-in Closet, New Shower with White Subway Tile and Dual Shower Heads. An Abundance of Windows and Skylights Bring Natural Light Throughout the Home. Wine Room/Storage Under Home. Vineyard Boasts Approximately 1/4 acre of Merlot and Chardonnay Grapes. Large Hot Tub and Slate Tile Patios. Tree House, Vegetable Garden, Bocce Ball Court, Rose Garden, Walking Trails, Numerous Tree Species, PLUS a Newer 1800sf Metal Barn. Entrance to the Property is Gated and Approx 3 Acres Surrounding the Home is Fenced. This is a 10+!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Loren Burks

Compass License #01207245 Listed on: 01/30/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandee Sheldon

KW Bay Area Estates License #02083608

KW Bay Area Estates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,962

Year Built

  • 1986

Lot Details

  • 17.96

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,432 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Laundry in unit

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Propane
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • 17.96 Acre Lot
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Community Details

Overview

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,962

Year Built

1986

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: SU
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 36
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 11
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2432
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1986

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Pellet Stove, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area In Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2432
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Pool: Spa / Hot Tub

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Hester Creek Road Association
  • HOA Amenities: Community Security Gate

Schools

  • School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 17.9590
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 782294.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 782294.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2022
Closed on
Feb 18, 2022
Sold by
Mortisen-Hessling Family Trust
Bought by
Estes Robert R and Estes Tammy P
Seller's Agent
Loren Burks
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sandee Sheldon
KW Bay Area Estates
List Price
$1,898,000
Sold Price
$2,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
$127,000
6.69%
Current Estimated Value
$1,798,849

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$226,151
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.04%
Original Mortgage
$1,620,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,516,309
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$239,530

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2020
Sold by
Mortisen Derek J and Hessling Renee M
Bought by
Mortisen Derek James and Hessling Renee Marie

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2013
Closed on
May 23, 2013
Sold by
Yakulis Ross E and Yakulis Deborah L
Bought by
Mortisen Derek J and Hessling Renee M
Seller's Agent
Paula Leary
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Loren Burks
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2009
Sold by
Yakulis Ross E and Yakulis Deborah L
Bought by
Yakulis Ross E and Yakulis Deborah L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,500
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2007
Sold by
Yakulis Ross E and Yakulis Deborah Lee
Bought by
Yakulis Ross E and Yakulis Deborah L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.41%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2006
Sold by
Yakulis Ross E and Yakulis Deborah Lee
Bought by
Yakulis Ross E and Yakulis Deborah L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2001
Sold by
Yakulis Ross E
Bought by
Yakulis Ross E and Yakulis Deborah Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1998
Sold by
Lynn Sestak
Bought by
Yakulis Rose E
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
Estes Robert R $2,025,000 Old Republic Title
Mortisen Derek James -- None Available
Mortisen Derek J $1,150,000 Chicago Title Company
Yakulis Ross E -- Accommodation
Yakulis Ross E -- Stewart Title Of Sacramento
Yakulis Ross E -- Accommodation
Yakulis Ross E -- Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Yakulis Ross E -- None Available
Yakulis Ross E -- --
Yakulis Rose E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Estes Robert R $1,620,000
Previous Owner Mortisen Derek James $1,027,000
Previous Owner Mortisen Derek J $249,999
Previous Owner Mortisen Derek J $100,000
Previous Owner Mortisen Derek J $920,000
Previous Owner Yakulis Ross E $250,000
Previous Owner Yakulis Ross E $252,500
Previous Owner Yakulis Ross E $250,000
Previous Owner Yakulis Ross E $100,000
Previous Owner Yakulis Ross E $173,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/16/2022 03/16/22 Sold $2,025,000 +6.7% $833 / Sq Ft
02/07/2022 02/07/22 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2022 01/30/22 For Sale $1,898,000 +65.0% $780 / Sq Ft
05/29/2013 05/29/13 Sold $1,150,000 0.0% $434 / Sq Ft
05/27/2013 05/27/13 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2013 05/26/13 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $434 / 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 $10,962 $891,299 $677,387 $213,912
2023 $10,667 $856,688 $651,083 $205,605
2022 $15,614 $1,334,464 $1,015,933 $318,531
2021 $15,251 $1,308,298 $996,013 $312,285
2020 $15,276 $1,294,882 $985,800 $309,082
2019 $14,656 $1,269,492 $966,470 $303,022
2018 $14,456 $1,244,600 $947,520 $297,080
2017 $14,010 $1,220,196 $928,940 $291,256
2016 $13,761 $1,196,272 $910,726 $285,546
2015 $13,502 $1,178,302 $897,046 $281,256
2014 $13,242 $499,627 $214,216 $285,411
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Loren Burks

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Loren Burks

    Compass

    (408) 499-1860

    36 Total Sales

    Loren Burks
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Sandee Sheldon

    KW Bay Area Estates

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Paula Leary

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81874614

MLSListings

APN: 097-231-35-000

California Santa Cruz County Los Gatos 95033

560 Hester Creek Rd, Los Gatos, CA

This home is located at 560 Hester Creek Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033 since 30 January 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,798,849, approximately $739 per square foot. This property was built in 1986. 560 Hester Creek Rd is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Loma Prieta Elementary School, C. T. English Middle School, and Los Gatos High School.

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