NOT LISTED FOR SALE

731 Berry Ave Los Altos, CA 94024

Estimated Value: $5,608,000 - $6,499,272

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,881 Sq Ft
$1,568/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 24, 2023

Last sale price $5,400,000 $1,391 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $37,059/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Loyola Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2023

Idyllic Los Altos lifestyle! Half-acre lot w/in walking distance to Rancho Shopping Center & Loyola Elementary. The expanded & remodeled home pairs historic appeal w/modern open living spaces. Chef's kitchen boasts Sub Zero refrigerator & freezer, Wolf range, 2 built-in ovens, Bosch dishwasher, warming drawer & an entertaining island. Perfect to entertain indoor & outdoor w/firepit & BBQ. The 2nd story offers a spacious primary suite retreat w/vaulted ceilings, 2 walk-in closets, a backyard-facing deck, & luxurious bathroom w/2 vanities & skylights. On the ground floor, there is a 2nd primary suite w/remodeled bathroom & two well-appointed bedrooms w/charming window-seats & built-in desks. A bonus room facing the sideyard is an ideal office or guest house. Never short on storage, there is pantry, root cellar, laundry rm, oversized garage, loft storage, & exterior storage sheds/closets for pool & gardening items. The pool was recently remodeled & pool equipment replaced.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dulcy Freeman

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01342352 Listed on: 04/06/2023

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Clayton Young

Archer Rock Properties License #01768240

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R110

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,881 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Attic
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Warming Drawer
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Above Ground Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 189-18-057

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3881
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Zoning Description: R110
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Oven Range - Built-In, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
  • Living Sq Ft: 3881
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Basement - Unfinished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Office Area, Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - Fenced, Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground, Spa - Above Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Fenced, Fire Pit, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Pool: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 266

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 189-18-057
  • Lot Acres: 0.4415
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 19230.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 19230.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Loyola Elementary
  • High School Text: Mountain View High
  • Middle School Text: Georgina P. Blach Intermediate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2023
Sold by
Lei Edwin Kam Fai & Julie
Bought by
Edwin Lei And Julie Li Trust and Lei
Current Estimated Value
$6,086,318

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2023
Closed on
May 12, 2023
Sold by
Sanders Living Trust
Bought by
Lei Edwin and Li Julie
Seller's Agent
Dulcy Freeman
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Clayton Young
Archer Rock Properties
List Price
$5,699,000
Sold Price
$5,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$299,000
-5.25%
Views
77

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2020
Sold by
Sanders Living Trust and Sanders Steven
Bought by
Sanders Steven and Holsinger Leslie J

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
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2020
Sold by
Sanders Steven and Holsinger Leslie J
Bought by
Sanders Steven and Holsinger Leslie J

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
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2019
Sold by
Sanders Steve and Holsinger Leslie J
Bought by
Sanders Steven and Holsinger Leslie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,700,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2019
Sold by
Sanders Steve and Holsinger Leslie J
Bought by
Sanders Steve and Holsinger Leslie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,700,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2018
Sold by
Sanders Steven and Holsinger Leslie J
Bought by
Sanders Steve and Holsinger Leslie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,000
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2018
Sold by
Sanders Steve and Holsinger Leslie J
Bought by
Sanders Steven and Holsinger Leslie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,000
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2012
Sold by
Sanders Steven and Holsinger Leslie J
Bought by
Sanders Steven and Holsinger Leslie J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2008
Sold by
Martindale Victor Lynn and Martindale Eleanor Norma
Bought by
Sanders Steve and Holsinger Leslie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,700,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2003
Sold by
Martindale Victor Lynn and Martindale Eleanor Norma
Bought by
Martindale Victor Lynn and Martindale Eleanor Norma

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$494,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2002
Sold by
Martindale Victor and Martindale Eleanor
Bought by
Martindale Victor Lynn and Martindale Eleanor Norma
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
Edwin Lei And Julie Li Trust -- Valley Title
Lei Edwin $5,400,000 Old Republic Title
Sanders Steven -- Old Republic Title
Sanders Steven -- Old Republic Title Company
Sanders Steven -- Old Republic Title Company
Sanders Steven -- Chicago Title Company
Sanders Steve -- Chicago Title Company
Sanders Steve -- Chicago Title Co
Sanders Steven -- Chicago Title Co
Sanders Steven -- None Available
Sanders Steve $2,910,000 Old Republic Title Company
Martindale Victor Lynn -- New Century Title Company
Martindale Victor Lynn -- New Century Title Company
Martindale Victor Lynn -- American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sanders Steven $250,000
Previous Owner Sanders Steven $250,000
Previous Owner Sanders Steve $1,700,000
Previous Owner Sanders Steve $36,000
Previous Owner Sanders Steve $1,700,000
Previous Owner Martindale Victor Lynn $494,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/24/2023 05/24/23 Sold $5,400,000 -3.6% $1,391 / Sq Ft
05/04/2023 05/04/23 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2023 04/29/23 Price Changed $5,599,000 -1.8% $1,443 / Sq Ft
04/06/2023 04/06/23 For Sale $5,699,000 -- $1,468 / 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 $64,693 $5,738,430 $4,785,840 $952,590
2024 $64,693 $5,508,000 $4,692,000 $816,000
2023 $44,539 $3,718,699 $2,903,780 $814,919
2022 $44,039 $3,645,785 $2,846,844 $798,941
2021 $44,279 $3,574,300 $2,791,024 $783,276
2020 $44,422 $3,537,651 $2,762,406 $775,245
2019 $42,180 $3,468,287 $2,708,242 $760,045
2018 $41,749 $3,400,283 $2,655,140 $745,143
2017 $40,121 $3,333,612 $2,603,079 $730,533
2016 $39,205 $3,268,248 $2,552,039 $716,209
2015 $38,804 $3,219,156 $2,513,705 $705,451
2014 $34,112 $2,979,800 $2,326,800 $653,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81923518

MLSListings

APN: 189-18-057