NOT LISTED FOR SALE

661 University Ave Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $4,906,765 - $5,597,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,750 Sq Ft
$1,424/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 15, 2013

Last sale price $2,300,000 $613 Per Sq Ft

Est. 132% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,097/month

113 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gardner Bullis Elementary School Rated A
  • English Cottage Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Redwood Grove Nature Preserve

About This Home

As of March 2013

Gorgeous 11 year new home in heart of Old Los Altos. equisite detailing everywhere, gourmet kitchen, high ceilings, hardwood floors,wine cellar, large bedrooms, separate office, hi tech wiring, 2 family rooms ,beautiful master suite with jacuzzi tub and walk in closets. Hi end finishes including copper gutters, slate roof, gorgeous light fixtures Stroll to town or parks. Top Los Altos Schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Herbert

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00762521 Listed on: 10/24/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

David Troyer

Intero Real Estate Services License #01234450

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,380

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • English Cottage Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Slate Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,750 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 175-16-038

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,380

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Country English
  • Age: 12
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 613.33
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3750
  • Barclay Horizontal: 13
  • Barclays Page: 31
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 831
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 31
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 73
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 13
  • Thomas Bros Page: 831
  • Thomas Brothers: E1
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room, Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerators - 2+, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 3750
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Utility Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Wine Cellar / Storage, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Slate
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Gas - Natural, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Middle School: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 2593
  • Middle School: 133

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 175-16-038
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 638.67
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6600.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6600.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6600.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6600.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • High School Text: Los Altos High
  • Middle School Text: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2012
Closed on
Feb 28, 2013
Sold by
Makower Joshua and Makower Jennifer Karel
Bought by
Phelps Eileen B
Seller's Agent
Gary Herbert
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Troyer
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-7.82%
Current Estimated Value
$5,340,691

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,040,691
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%
Original Mortgage
$1,840,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2010
Sold by
Makower Joshua and Makower Jennifer Karel
Bought by
Makower Joshua and Makower Jennifer Karel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
1.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2002
Sold by
Holm Richard G and Holm Susan G
Bought by
Makower Joshua and Makower Jennifer Karel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,395,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2000
Sold by
Minshall Susan
Bought by
Hilger Nelson

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$621,000
Interest Rate
8.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2000
Sold by
Freitas Joan D Trustee
Bought by
Holm Richard G and Holm Susan G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$621,000
Interest Rate
8.11%
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
Phelps Eileen B $2,299,750 Chicago Title Company
Makower Joshua -- Fidelity National Title Co
Makower Joshua -- Chicago Title
Hilger Nelson -- First American Title Co
Holm Richard G $1,035,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Phelps Eileen B $1,840,000
Previous Owner Makower Joshua $1,100,000
Previous Owner Makower Joshua $1,395,000
Previous Owner Holm Richard G $621,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/15/2013 03/15/13 Sold $2,300,000 -4.0% $613 / Sq Ft
02/14/2013 02/14/13 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2013 02/04/13 Price Changed $2,395,000 -4.0% $639 / Sq Ft
10/24/2012 10/24/12 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $665 / 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 $33,380 $2,832,275 $2,067,563 $764,712
2024 $33,380 $2,776,741 $2,027,023 $749,718
2023 $32,748 $2,722,296 $1,987,278 $735,018
2022 $32,386 $2,668,918 $1,948,312 $720,606
2021 $32,990 $2,616,587 $1,910,110 $706,477
2020 $32,775 $2,589,758 $1,890,525 $699,233
2019 $31,368 $2,538,979 $1,853,456 $685,523
2018 $30,875 $2,489,196 $1,817,114 $672,082
2017 $29,727 $2,440,389 $1,781,485 $658,904
2016 $29,713 $2,392,539 $1,746,554 $645,985
2015 $28,902 $2,356,602 $1,720,320 $636,282
2014 $28,127 $2,310,441 $1,686,622 $623,819
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Gary Herbert

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • David Troyer

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    David Troyer

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (650) 440-5076

    97 in this area

    370 Total Sales

    David Troyer
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81238843

MLSListings

APN: 175-16-038

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94022

661 University Ave, Los Altos, CA

This home is located at 661 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 since 24 October 2012 and is currently estimated at $5,340,691, approximately $1,424 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 661 University Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Gardner Bullis Elementary School, Ardis G. Egan Junior High School, and Los Altos High School.

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