$4,400,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2014

725 University Ave Los Altos, CA 94022

5 Beds
3 Baths
4,122 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,067 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Gardner Bullis Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2019

This elegant grand dame is a once in a lifetime opportunity to live on an estate from a bygone era of splendid living and lavish entertaining. Located on one of Los Altos’ most sought after streets, this revered estate affords old world craftsmanship yet well-designed & tasteful updates. Unbelievable gourmet kitchen, separate office, two master suites, huge family room, separate kids play room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane McDermott

Intero Real Estate Services License #01268719 Listed on: 03/18/2014

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Connie Miller

Compass License #01275848

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $70,975

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,122 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Partial Basement
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Dwelling with Separate Living Area

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 175-18-057

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$70,975

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Age: 104
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1067.44
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites, Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4122
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 831
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 831
  • Thomas Brothers: D1
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Log, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 4122
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Basement - Partial, Separate Living Unit
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Exterior: Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar, Bay Window

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Middle School: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 2593
  • Middle School: 133

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 175-18-057
  • Lot Location: Corner
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 969.19
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 19800.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 19800.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 19800.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 19800.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: 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
  • High School Text: Los Altos High
  • Middle School Text: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2019
Closed on
Sep 10, 2019
Sold by
Guymon Mel and Guymon Shannon
Bought by
Albert Eric J and Albert Lauren M
Seller's Agent
Connie Miller
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Susan Sims
Compass
List Price
$6,800,000
Sold Price
$5,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,200,000
-17.65%
Current Estimated Value
$7,826,485

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,226,485
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$3,360,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2019
Sold by
Guymon Iiii Vernon M and Guymon Shannon
Bought by
Guymon Mel and Guymon Shannon

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2014
Closed on
Apr 28, 2014
Sold by
Marshall Larry Ronald and Marshall Maria Ann
Bought by
Guymon Vernon M and Guymon Shannon P
Seller's Agent
Diane McDermott
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Connie Miller
Compass
List Price
$4,485,000
Sold Price
$4,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-1.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.19%
Original Mortgage
$2,750,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2006
Sold by
Heintz David and Heintz Karen A
Bought by
Heintz David and Heintz Karen A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2005
Sold by
Heintz Marcella L
Bought by
Heintz Ralph M and Heintz David
Source: Public Records

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $5,600,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $4,400,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,750,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2019 09/17/19 Sold $5,600,000 -1.8% $1,321 / Sq Ft
08/20/2019 08/20/19 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2019 08/15/19 Price Changed $5,700,000 -7.9% $1,344 / Sq Ft
07/10/2019 07/10/19 Price Changed $6,188,000 -9.0% $1,459 / Sq Ft
06/18/2019 06/18/19 For Sale $6,800,000 +54.5% $1,604 / Sq Ft
05/28/2014 05/28/14 Sold $4,400,000 +10.1% $1,067 / Sq Ft
04/24/2014 04/24/14 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2014 04/16/14 Price Changed $3,995,000 -10.9% $969 / Sq Ft
04/16/2014 04/16/14 For Sale $4,485,000 0.0% $1,088 / Sq Ft
04/11/2014 04/11/14 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2014 04/02/14 Price Changed $4,485,000 -25.1% $1,088 / Sq Ft
03/18/2014 03/18/14 For Sale $5,988,000 -- $1,453 / 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 $70,975 $6,218,051 $5,468,229 $749,822
2024 $70,975 $6,096,129 $5,361,009 $735,120
2023 $70,679 $5,976,598 $5,255,892 $720,706
2022 $69,537 $5,817,976 $5,152,836 $665,140
2021 $69,316 $5,672,176 $5,051,800 $620,376
2020 $70,400 $5,600,000 $5,000,000 $600,000
2019 $59,097 $4,835,232 $3,956,101 $879,131
2018 $57,709 $4,740,425 $3,878,531 $861,894
2017 $55,712 $4,647,477 $3,802,482 $844,995
2016 $54,266 $4,556,351 $3,727,924 $828,427
2015 $53,549 $4,487,912 $3,671,928 $815,984
2014 $28,375 $2,303,734 $1,928,710 $375,024
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Connie Miller

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Connie Miller

    Compass

    (650) 279-7074

    8 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Connie Miller
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Susan Sims

    Compass

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Diane McDermott

    Intero Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81408547

MLSListings

APN: 175-18-057

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94022

725 University Ave, Los Altos, CA

This home is located at 725 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 and is currently priced at $4,400,000, approximately $1,067 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 725 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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