NOT LISTED FOR SALE

711 University Ave Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $8,466,000 - $9,043,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,314 Sq Ft
$1,662/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 20, 2024

Last sale price $8,500,000 $1,600 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $53,332/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Gardner Bullis Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Marble Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2024

More than 100 years old, this magnificent Craftsman interprets the past with a vision of modern luxury. Fabulously restored over the years, the romance of the era is ever present yet nearly every inch has been touched with fresh chic sophistication. Most recently, designer lighting, fireplace surrounds, plus a remodeled kitchen and primary suite bath have been completed at this breathtaking 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home. The grounds are equally impressive spanning nearly one-half acre with outstanding amenities for outdoor living and entertaining with vast synthetic lawn, a wraparound veranda, plus fireplace and barbecue terrace - an exceptional place to call home in Old Los Altos just one-half mile from the Village. Square footage breakdown, all approximate: Total: 5,314 square feet. Main Floor: 1,983 sf. 2nd Floors: 2,082 sf. Lower Level: 1,123 sf. Wine Room: 126 sf.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Bridgman

Compass License #01189798 Listed on: 08/06/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Theresa Couture

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01090940

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $77,990

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Steel Frame
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 5,314 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Utility Room
  • Attic
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • Water Filtration System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Purifier is Owned
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 175-16-031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$77,990

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 124
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 5314
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Outside, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Built-in BBQ Grill, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Marble, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 5314
  • Stories: 3
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer, Tub / Sink, Inside
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Basement - Finished, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Utility Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Marble, Oversized Tub, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower, Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tubs - 2+
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick / Mortar Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Fenced, Outdoor Fireplace, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Construction Type: Steel Frame, Stone, Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Radiant Floors
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Built-in Vacuum, High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

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

  • Parcel Number: 175-16-031
  • Lot Acres: 0.4300
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 18731.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 18731.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller, Double Pane Windows

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
Mar 7, 2025
Sold by
Dowler Randall and Dowler Stacey
Bought by
Randall R Dowler And Stacey G Dowler Revocabl and Dowler
Current Estimated Value
$8,833,477

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2024
Closed on
Aug 16, 2024
Sold by
Rubin Revocable Trust and Rubin Andrew
Bought by
Dowler Randall and Dowler Stacey
Seller's Agent
Kathy Bridgman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Theresa Couture
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$7,495,000
Sold Price
$8,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,005,000
13.41%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2020
Sold by
Meredith Daniel N
Bought by
Rubin Andrew and Rubin Melinda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,780,000
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2020
Sold by
Meredith Daniel N
Bought by
Rubin Revocable Trust and Rubin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,780,000
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2020
Sold by
Meredith Daniel and Nye Lindsay Meredith
Bought by
Meredith Daniel N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,371,132
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2017
Sold by
Segers Dennis Lynn and Segers Debbie Sue
Bought by
Meredith Daniel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,690,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2006
Sold by
Segers Dennis L and Segers Debbie S
Bought by
Segers Dennis Lynn and Segers Debbie Sue

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2000
Sold by
Slocum Anthony H and Slocum Ann K
Bought by
Segers Dennis L and Segers Debbie S
Source: Public Records

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
Randall R Dowler And Stacey G Dowler Revocabl -- None Listed On Document
Dowler Randall $8,500,000 Chicago Title Company
Rubin Andrew $6,300,000 First American Title Company
Rubin Revocable Trust $6,300,000 First American Title
Meredith Daniel N -- Servicelink
Meredith Daniel $6,700,000 First American Title Company
Segers Dennis Lynn -- None Available
Segers Dennis L $3,425,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rubin Andrew $3,780,000
Previous Owner Rubin Revocable Trust $3,780,000
Previous Owner Meredith Daniel N $3,371,132
Previous Owner Meredith Daniel $4,690,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2024 08/20/24 Sold $8,500,000 +13.4% $1,600 / Sq Ft
08/15/2024 08/15/24 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2024 08/06/24 For Sale $7,495,000 -- $1,410 / 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 $77,990 $8,500,000 $6,500,000 $2,000,000
2024 $77,990 $6,685,610 $4,244,832 $2,440,778
2023 $77,990 $6,554,520 $4,161,600 $2,392,920
2022 $76,773 $6,426,000 $4,080,000 $2,346,000
2021 $77,023 $6,300,000 $4,000,000 $2,300,000
2020 $86,151 $6,970,680 $3,953,520 $3,017,160
2019 $82,003 $6,834,000 $3,876,000 $2,958,000
2018 $80,876 $6,700,000 $3,800,000 $2,900,000
2017 $53,055 $4,450,209 $2,648,641 $1,801,568
2016 $51,886 $4,362,951 $2,596,707 $1,766,244
2015 $51,252 $4,297,417 $2,557,703 $1,739,714
2014 $50,515 $4,213,238 $2,507,602 $1,705,636
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81975696

MLSListings

APN: 175-16-031