
690 Torwood Ln Los Altos, CA 94022
Highlights
- Wine Cellar
- Pool and Spa
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Santa Rita Elementary School Rated A
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of June 2025Built in the classic California ranch tradition, this home showcases the timeless features that made this architectural style the dominant American home design during the post-war era. The property embodies the hallmark characteristics of authentic ranch homes: a single-story layout with a long, low-pitched roofline, creating that iconic horizontal profile that connects seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. The home's design reflects the rich heritage of early California haciendas and ranchos, with their emphasis on indoor-outdoor living. 690 Torwood Lane features spacious, open floor plans that separate living areas from bedrooms for optimal comfort and privacy. This property boasts vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, creating dramatic interior spaces filled with natural light. Sliding glass doors opening to patios, and large windows establish the indoor-outdoor connection that defines the California ranch lifestyle. The home sits on a generous parcel, and includes a spa/hot tub and in-ground pool. This rare offering represents more than just a home it's an opportunity to own a piece of California's architectural heritage while enjoying the modern amenities and exceptional quality of life and great schools that Los Altos provides.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $28,390
Year Built
- Built in 1949
Lot Details
- 0.4 Acre Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Back Yard Fenced
- Zoning described as R1
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Slab Foundation
- Wood Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 3,293 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Wired For Sound
- Beamed Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Bay Window
- Wine Cellar
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Family or Dining Combination
- Workshop
- Garden Views
- Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Dishwasher
- Quartz Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
- Bathtub with Shower
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- 2 Carport Spaces
- No Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- On-Street Parking
Pool
- Pool and Spa
- In Ground Pool
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Barbecue Area
Utilities
- Radiant Heating System
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Courtyard
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 167-25-075
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | $5,050,000 | Stewart Title Of California | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
Grant Deed | $1,645,000 | First American Title Co | |
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure | -- | First American Title Co | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Grant Deed | $2,500,000 | First American Title Guarant |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $1,500,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $1,128,194 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $1,173,966 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $395,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $1,236,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $1,237,250 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $1,225,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $330,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $1,560,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $1,600,000 | No Value Available | |
Closed | $150,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Sold | $5,050,000 | -8.2% | $1,534 / Sq Ft |
05/10/2025 05/10/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/24/2025 04/24/25 | For Sale | $5,498,880 | -- | $1,670 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $28,390 | $2,338,838 | $2,132,687 | $206,151 |
2024 | $28,390 | $2,292,979 | $2,090,870 | $202,109 |
2023 | $28,653 | $2,248,020 | $2,049,873 | $198,147 |
2022 | $28,094 | $2,203,942 | $2,009,680 | $194,262 |
2021 | $27,563 | $2,160,728 | $1,970,275 | $190,453 |
2020 | $27,695 | $2,138,574 | $1,950,073 | $188,501 |
2019 | $26,622 | $2,096,642 | $1,911,837 | $184,805 |
2018 | $26,056 | $2,055,532 | $1,874,350 | $181,182 |
2017 | $24,928 | $2,015,229 | $1,837,599 | $177,630 |
2016 | $24,700 | $1,975,716 | $1,801,568 | $174,148 |
2015 | $24,627 | $1,946,040 | $1,774,507 | $171,533 |
2014 | $24,177 | $1,907,920 | $1,739,747 | $168,173 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Julie Hadidi
Compass
(650) 690-6582
1 in this area
25 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Jennifer Oldham
Compass
(408) 835-4119
7 in this area
804 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Deepak
Compass
2 in this area
112 Total Sales
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K
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Krish Chandani
Compass
(650) 941-8003
2 in this area
13 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML82003726

APN: 167-25-075
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