NOT LISTED FOR SALE

709 Orange Ave Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $4,339,345 - $4,815,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,917 Sq Ft
$2,393/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 19, 2016

Last sale price $3,025,000 $1,578 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $27,120/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Gardner Bullis Elementary School Rated A
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Wine Refrigerator

About This Home

As of April 2016

GORGEOUS RE-BUILT HOME IN 2004 THAT HAS CHARM AND SOPHISTICATION PLUS THE MODERN CONVENIENCES OF A NEWER HOME. GOURMET KITCHEN WITH A CENTER ISLAND,GRANITE COUNTERS,STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND GAS COOK TOP. HUGE MASTER SUITE WITH CUSTOMIZED WALK IN CLOSET AND FRENCH DOORS TO REAR YARD,ELEGANT MASTER BATH WITH DUAL SINK VANITY,FREESTANDING TUB AND LARGE SHOWER. SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOM WITH STORAGE AND SINK,WALK IN PANTRY,CABLE/SATELLITE READY WHOLE HOUSE AUDIO,INCLUDING PATIO AND FIRE PIT AREAS,FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH COFFERED CEILING,ELEGANT LIVING ROOM WITH GAS-LOG FIREPLACE.ALL ACCENTED WITH SERENE LANDSCAPING CREATING A PRIVATE TRANQUIL BACKYARD INCLUDING A VEGETABLE/FLOWER BOX FOR YEAR ROUND PLANTING. WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN, EASY ACCESS TO 280,EXCELLENT LOS ALTOS SCHOOLS ALL SITUATED IN THE PRESTIGOUS OLD LOS ALTOS NEIGHBORHOOD. ACCENTED WITH DESIGNER TOUCHES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING LIGHT FIXTURES, PLUMBING AND FINISHINGS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Herbert

Compass License #00762521 Listed on: 03/30/2016

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Ed Graziani

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01081556

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 6,621 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,917 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Entertainment System
  • Wired For Sound
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Fire Pit
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 175-17-039

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

6,621 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1917
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Skylight
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Island, Island with Sink, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Self Cleaning, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1917
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Marble, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Fenced, Fire Pit, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Video / Audio System, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 265

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 175-17-039
  • Lot Acres: 0.1520
  • 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: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

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
Dec 10, 2020
Sold by
Fogarty Thomas J and Fogarty Rosalee M
Bought by
Fogarty Thomas James and Thomas James Fogarty
Current Estimated Value
$4,587,336

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2016
Closed on
Apr 1, 2016
Sold by
Hofing Eric W and Hofing Danielle T
Bought by
The Fogarty Family Revocable Trust and Fogarty Rosalee M
Seller's Agent
Gary Herbert
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Ed Graziani
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$2,998,000
Sold Price
$3,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,000
0.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2004
Sold by
Sweeney Charles Michael and Hiss John M
Bought by
Hofing Eric W and Hofing Danielle T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2002
Sold by
Drexler K Eric and Peterson Christine L
Bought by
Sweeney Charles Michael and Hiss John H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$664,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 1997
Sold by
Gowdy Barbara T
Bought by
Drexler K Eric and Peterson Christine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$413,600
Interest Rate
4.95%
Source: Public Records
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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
Fogarty Thomas James -- None Available
The Fogarty Family Revocable Trust $3,025,000 Old Republic Title Company
Hofing Eric W $977,000 First American Title Co
Sweeney Charles Michael $830,000 First American Title Company
Drexler K Eric $525,000 Golden California Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hofing Eric W $650,000
Previous Owner Sweeney Charles Michael $664,000
Previous Owner Drexler K Eric $413,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/19/2016 04/19/16 Sold $3,025,000 +0.9% $1,578 / Sq Ft
04/05/2016 04/05/16 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2016 03/30/16 For Sale $2,998,000 -- $1,564 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $42,128 $3,626,146 $2,706,080 $920,066
2024 $42,128 $3,555,046 $2,653,020 $902,026
2023 $41,828 $3,485,340 $2,601,000 $884,340
2022 $41,665 $3,417,000 $2,550,000 $867,000
2021 $41,536 $3,350,000 $2,500,000 $850,000
2020 $41,059 $3,274,356 $2,056,620 $1,217,736
2019 $39,392 $3,210,154 $2,016,295 $1,193,859
2018 $39,098 $3,147,210 $1,976,760 $1,170,450
2017 $37,099 $3,085,500 $1,938,000 $1,147,500
2016 $18,775 $1,514,966 $1,080,938 $434,028
2015 $18,556 $1,492,211 $1,064,702 $427,509
2014 $18,689 $1,462,981 $1,043,846 $419,135
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81577615

MLSListings

APN: 175-17-039

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