$4,798,000
OPEN SAT 2PM - 4PM

61 Sylvian Way Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated payment $26,872/month

Total Views 114
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,171 Sq Ft
$4,097 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Santa Rita Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

Outstanding opportunity in Prestigious North Los Altos! Fabulous and rarely available 12,000 sf. rectangular deep lot (80 ft wide x 150 ft deep) on one of THE BEST tree-lined streets in town. Just half a mile from downtown in a premier North Los Altos neighborhood - you can rent or live in and enjoy today while you draw up your building plans. Full of character this home exudes old world charm with a large front window, stucco exterior, brick accents and walkway. Living room boasts high open-beamed ceiling. Sunlit kitchen with newer appliances including a gas cook-top. Separate dining area opens to the yard. 3 bright bedrooms with California Closets; hallway bathroom with dual sink vanity, and shower over tub. Plus, convenient half bath. HW floors, AC, Lutron dimmers, newer roof (2020). Utility basement with space for storage. Finished garage area with beam ceilings. Amazing open yard space with drought tolerant plants, meyer lemons, and brick patio with covered space. Los Altos schools: Santa Rita Elem, Egan Junior High, Los Altos High. Super convenient to Los Altos downtown, all three schools, San Antonio Center, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, and local favorites - DeMartini & Draeger's. Easy commute access to Hwy 280, 101, 85, and to many tech firms including Google, Apple, Meta

Listing Agent

Shilpa Merchant

The Agency License #01112533 Listed on: 08/21/2025

The Agency

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,750

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,171 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 167-29-029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,750

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 86
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1171
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1171
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling

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: 167-29-029
  • Lot Acres: 0.2755
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

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

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $8,750 $638,267 $587,893 $50,374
2024 $8,750 $625,753 $576,366 $49,387
2023 $8,489 $613,484 $565,065 $48,419
2022 $8,411 $601,456 $553,986 $47,470
2021 $8,456 $589,664 $543,124 $46,540
2020 $8,511 $583,618 $537,555 $46,063
2019 $8,098 $572,175 $527,015 $45,160
2018 $8,090 $560,957 $516,682 $44,275
2017 $7,839 $549,958 $506,551 $43,407
2016 $7,661 $539,175 $496,619 $42,556
2015 $7,481 $531,077 $489,160 $41,917
2014 $7,421 $520,675 $479,579 $41,096
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $4,798,000 -- $4,097 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Individual Deed $375,000 North American Title Co Inc
Trustee Deed -- North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $910,000 Negative Amortization
Closed $755,000 Unknown
Closed $650,000 Unknown
Closed $750,000 Unknown
Closed $647,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $322,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $326,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $326,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $337,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82018813

MLSListings

APN: 167-29-029