NOT LISTED FOR SALE

73 W Portola Ave Los Altos, CA 94022

Estimated Value: $4,961,000 - $5,610,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,932 Sq Ft
$1,770/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2012

Last sale price $1,900,000 $648 Per Sq Ft

Est. 173% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $30,036/month

Highlights

  • Black Bottom Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Santa Rita Elementary School Rated A
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2012

Elegant. Nestled behind a gated circular drive, this light-filled home has 5bd/3ba. Spacious Living Room w/fireplace & Dining Room w/French doors. Chef's kitchen with granite counters, center island, opens to large Family Room w/fireplace. Luxurious Master Suite w/two walk-in closets. Beautifully landscaped yard with pool, spa & garden. Security system & A/C. Distinguished Los Altos Schools

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Sweeley

Compass License #01255460 Listed on: 03/23/2012

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

James Marx

Bear Valley Real Estate License #00999582

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,646

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,932 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Pool

  • Black Bottom Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 167-17-055

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,646

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 16
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 648.02
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2932
  • Barclay Horizontal: 13
  • Barclays Page: 21
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 811
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 21
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 77
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 13
  • Thomas Bros Page: 811
  • Thomas Brothers: E4
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2932
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Guest Quarters, Attic, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Spa / Hot Tub, In Ground Concrete, Pool - Sweep, Pool - Black Bottom, Heated - Gas, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Yard/Grounds: Gazebo, Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Built-in Vacuum

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Santa Rita Elementary
  • Middle School: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 136
  • Middle School: 133

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 167-17-055
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 648.02
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 11466.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 11466.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 11466.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 11466.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Tankless Water Heater, 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
  • Elementary School Text: Santa Rita 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 18, 2023
Sold by
Balakrishnan Sreeram Viswanath and Balakrishnan Roopa
Bought by
Balakrishnan And Ramaswamy Family Trust and Balakrishnan
Current Estimated Value
$5,189,461

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2012
Closed on
Mar 9, 2012
Sold by
Cho Thomas and Cho Paula
Bought by
Balakrishnan Sreeram and Ramaswamy Roopa
Seller's Agent
Susan Sweeley
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Susan Sweeley
Compass
Sold Price
$1,900,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.73%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2003
Sold by
Kita Eugene and Kita Yuki Hata
Bought by
Cho Thomas and Cho Paula M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1996
Sold by
Sagorac James M
Bought by
Kita Eugene and Kita Yuki Hata

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$692,000
Interest Rate
8.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1995
Sold by
Migdal Mark
Bought by
Sagorac James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1995
Sold by
Rapoport Alexander
Bought by
Migdal Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 1995
Sold by
Dodson Raymond J
Bought by
Rapoport Alexander

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$324,000
Interest Rate
7.59%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Balakrishnan And Ramaswamy Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Balakrishnan Sreeram $1,900,000 Old Republic Title Company
Cho Thomas $1,335,000 Chicago Title
Kita Eugene $865,000 Old Republic Title Company
Sagorac James $26,000 Old Republic Title Company
Migdal Mark $450,000 Old Republic Title Company
Rapoport Alexander $307,500 Old Republic Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Balakrlshnan Sreeram V $855,000
Previous Owner Balakrishnan Sreeram $750,000
Previous Owner Cho Thomas $200,000
Previous Owner Cho Thomas $300,000
Previous Owner Kita Eugene $250,000
Previous Owner Kita Eugene $661,000
Previous Owner Kita Eugene $676,000
Previous Owner Kita Eugene $692,000
Previous Owner Sagorac James $250,000
Previous Owner Migdal Mark $324,000
Closed Rapoport Alexander --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/23/2012 03/23/12 Sold $1,900,000 -- $648 / 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 $28,646 $2,416,212 $2,028,528 $387,684
2024 $28,646 $2,368,836 $1,988,753 $380,083
2023 $28,170 $2,322,389 $1,949,758 $372,631
2022 $27,980 $2,276,853 $1,911,528 $365,325
2021 $28,030 $2,204,759 $1,874,048 $330,711
2020 $28,240 $2,182,152 $1,854,832 $327,320
2019 $26,637 $2,139,365 $1,818,463 $320,902
2018 $26,285 $2,097,417 $1,782,807 $314,610
2017 $25,237 $2,056,292 $1,747,850 $308,442
2016 $24,683 $2,015,974 $1,713,579 $302,395
2015 $24,381 $1,985,693 $1,687,840 $297,853
2014 $23,968 $1,946,797 $1,654,778 $292,019
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Susan Sweeley

    Compass

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    James Marx

    Bear Valley Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81210959

MLSListings

APN: 167-17-055

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94022

73 W Portola Ave, Los Altos, CA

This home is located at 73 W Portola Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 since 23 March 2012 and is currently estimated at $5,189,461, approximately $1,769 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 73 W Portola Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Santa Rita Elementary School, Ardis G. Egan Junior High School, and Los Altos High School.

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