NOT LISTED FOR SALE

679 University Ave Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $3,618,000 - $6,431,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,700 Sq Ft
$1,476/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 11, 2012

Last sale price $3,100,000 $838 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $34,170/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Gardner Bullis Elementary School Rated A
  • English Cottage Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Redwood Grove Nature Preserve

About This Home

As of April 2012

Old English storybook home just minutes from the Village! The main house has 4bd/3ba plus there is a 1bd/1ba guest house; recent & extensive remodel incl kitchen which opens to family room & a sky-lit loggia that overlooks the lush grounds, high ceilings, hardwd flrs,and romantic master suite with luxurious bath and balcony. Top Los Altos schools complete this rare and valuable offering.

Last Listed By

Jeff Stricker

Compass License #00948847 Listed on: 03/20/2012

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $45,013

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • English Cottage Architecture
  • Floor Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 175-16-036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$45,013

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Country English
  • Age: 81
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 837.84
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3700
  • 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: 1931
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 3700
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Guest House, Basement - Partial, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: In Ground Concrete, Pool - Sweep, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Shingle, Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, BBQ Area, Deck, Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Access - Alley, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Bullis-Purissima
  • Middle School: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 1079
  • Middle School: 133

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 175-16-036
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 756.22
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 13200.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 13200.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 13200.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 13200.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Walls Insulated, Insulation - Floor, Weather Stripped Door(s), Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Tankless Water Heater, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Bullis-Purissima
  • 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
Jun 21, 2012
Sold by
Dauer Christopher S and Dauer Stephanie B
Bought by
Dauer Christopher S and Dauer Stephanie B
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$5,460,510

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2012
Sold by
Kushner Michael and Kushner Ishvara
Bought by
Kushner Michael J and Kushner Ishvara Mira

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2012
Closed on
Apr 13, 2012
Sold by
Dauer Christopher S and Dauer Stephanie B
Bought by
Dauer Christopher S and Dauer Stephanie B
Seller's Agent
Jeff Stricker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Susan Tanner
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,798,000
Sold Price
$3,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$302,000
10.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.41%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2012
Closed on
Apr 4, 2012
Sold by
Miller F Robert and Miller Catherine H
Bought by
Dauer Christopher S and Dauer Stephanie B
Seller's Agent
Jeff Stricker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Susan Tanner
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,798,000
Sold Price
$3,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$302,000
10.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2012
Closed on
Feb 22, 2012
Sold by
Miller F Robert and Miller Catherine H
Bought by
Miller F Robert and Miller Catherine H
Seller's Agent
Jeff Stricker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Susan Tanner
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,798,000
Sold Price
$3,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$302,000
10.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2009
Sold by
Miller F Robert and Miller Catherine H
Bought by
Miller F Robert and Miller Catherine H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$486,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2002
Sold by
Miller F Robert and Miller Catherine H
Bought by
Miller F Robert and Miller Catherine H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$531,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 1999
Sold by
Miller Frank R and Miller Catherine H
Bought by
Miller F Robert and Miller Catherine H

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dauer Christopher S -- Accommodation
Dauer Christopher S -- Chicago Title Company
Kushner Michael J -- None Available
Dauer Christopher S -- None Available
Dauer Christopher S $3,100,000 Chicago Title Company
Miller F Robert -- None Available
Miller F Robert -- Accommodation
Miller F Robert -- Fidelity National Title Co
Miller F Robert -- Financial Title Company
Miller F Robert -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dauer Christopher S $823,000
Closed Dauer Christopher S $995,000
Closed Dauer Christopher S $1,000,000
Closed Dauer Christopher S $1,400,000
Previous Owner Miller F Robert $486,000
Previous Owner Miller F Robert $531,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2012 04/11/12 Sold $3,100,000 +10.8% $838 / Sq Ft
03/29/2012 03/29/12 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2012 03/20/12 For Sale $2,798,000 -- $756 / 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
2024 $45,013 $3,817,418 $2,093,423 $1,723,995
2023 $44,534 $3,742,568 $2,052,376 $1,690,192
2022 $44,041 $3,669,185 $2,012,134 $1,657,051
2021 $44,326 $3,597,241 $1,972,681 $1,624,560
2020 $44,529 $3,560,357 $1,952,454 $1,607,903
2019 $42,529 $3,490,547 $1,914,171 $1,576,376
2018 $41,863 $3,422,106 $1,876,639 $1,545,467
2017 $40,268 $3,355,007 $1,839,843 $1,515,164
2016 $39,392 $3,289,223 $1,803,768 $1,485,455
2015 $38,690 $3,239,817 $1,776,674 $1,463,143
2014 $38,279 $3,176,355 $1,741,872 $1,434,483
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81210331

MLSListings

APN: 175-16-036