NOT LISTED FOR SALE

705 University Ave Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $4,498,000 - $5,824,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,396 Sq Ft
$2,116/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2019

Last sale price $3,700,000 $1,544 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,996/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Radiant Floor
  • Gardner Bullis Elementary School Rated A
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2019

ARCHITECTURAL GEM WITH HIGH-TECH STYLE | Composed primarily of wood, concrete, and glass, this first-time-on-the-market retreat designed by a noted architect is a spectacular modern interpretation of a Craftsman cottage. Features like exuberant landscaping, high-tech amenities, central AC & a private, sought after location next to Downtown Los Altos underscore the one-of-a-kind nature of this home. Warm natural light inundates the indoor-outdoor design, which is punctuated with imported fixtures, cast concrete countertops, custom doors, windows, & steelwork. Sky-lit rooms & breathtaking outdoor spaces offer endless versatility, while elements like wiring for Crestron home automation enable up-to-the-minute convenience. Just moments from downtown attractions, this location allows premier access to freeways, outdoor recreation, shopping, fine dining, and more. Students will be near top-ranking schools like Bullis Elementary, Egan Junior, and Los Altos High (buyer to verify attendance).

Last Listed By

Theresa Couture

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01090940 Listed on: 07/18/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $46,606

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 6,599 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Steel Frame
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,396 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Utility Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Monitored

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Radiant Floor
  • Concrete
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Master Meter
  • 220 Volts
  • Fiber Optics Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 175-16-033

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$46,606

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Modern / High Tech
  • Age: 17
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2396
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Concrete, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Built-In, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 2396
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm, Video / Audio System
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Concrete, Slate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Stall Shower - 2+, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Crawl Space, Post and Pier, Steel Frame
  • Roof: Composition, Shake
  • View: Greenbelt, Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Courtyard, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Covered Parking, Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones, Radiant Floors
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Gardner Bullis Elementary
  • 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: 175-16-033
  • Lot Acres: 0.1515
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6600.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6600.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Insulation - Per Owner

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Master Meter, Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Gardner Bullis Elementary
  • 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
Mar 7, 2025
Sold by
Dowler Randall R and Dowler Stacey G
Bought by
Randall R Dowler And Stacey G Dowler Revocabl and Dowler
Total Days on Market
38
Current Estimated Value
$5,070,475

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2019
Closed on
Aug 30, 2019
Sold by
Brooks Jeffrey J
Bought by
Dowler Randall R and Dowler Stacey G
Seller's Agent
Theresa Couture
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Theresa Couture
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,795,000
Sold Price
$3,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.76%
Original Mortgage
$2,200,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1997
Sold by
Fortis Nicholas A and Fortis Nancy J
Bought by
Brooks Jeffrey J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Interest Rate
7.37%

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
Randall R Dowler And Stacey G Dowler Revocabl -- None Listed On Document
Dowler Randall R $3,700,000 First American Title Company
Brooks Jeffrey J $571,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dowler Randall R $2,200,000
Previous Owner Brooks Jeffrey J $366,250
Previous Owner Brooks Jeffrey J $704,500
Previous Owner Brooks Jeffrey J $719,000
Previous Owner Brooks Jeffrey J $729,000
Previous Owner Brooks Jeffrey J $50,000
Previous Owner Brooks Jeffrey J $870,000
Previous Owner Brooks Jeffrey J $250,000
Previous Owner Brooks Jeffrey J $100,000
Previous Owner Brooks Jeffrey J $650,000
Previous Owner Brooks Jeffrey J $456,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2019 09/30/19 Sold $3,700,000 -2.5% $1,544 / Sq Ft
08/26/2019 08/26/19 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2019 07/18/19 For Sale $3,795,000 -- $1,584 / 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 $46,606 $3,967,145 $3,216,605 $750,540
2023 $46,606 $3,889,359 $3,153,535 $735,824
2022 $45,833 $3,813,098 $3,091,701 $721,397
2021 $45,909 $3,738,332 $3,031,080 $707,252
2020 $46,129 $3,700,000 $3,000,000 $700,000
2019 $17,413 $1,352,978 $715,703 $637,275
2018 $17,007 $1,326,450 $701,670 $624,780
2017 $16,458 $1,300,442 $687,912 $612,530
2016 $16,051 $1,274,944 $674,424 $600,520
2015 $15,916 $1,255,794 $664,294 $591,500
2014 $15,742 $1,231,196 $651,282 $579,914
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Theresa Couture

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Theresa Couture

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 996-5277

    14 in this area

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81761056

MLSListings

APN: 175-16-033

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94022

705 University Ave, Los Altos, CA

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This home is located at 705 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 since 18 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $5,070,475, approximately $2,116 per square foot. This property was built in 2002. 705 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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