NOT LISTED FOR SALE

875 Riverside Dr Los Altos, CA 94024

Estimated Value: $5,271,000 - $6,151,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,952 Sq Ft
$1,882/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 14, 2012

Last sale price $2,500,000 $847 Per Sq Ft

Est. 122% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $33,667/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Springer Elementary School Rated A+
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2012

4 BR/3.5 BA modern contemporary home. Formal entry, dining and living room. Open family room kitchen w/ gas fireplace. High end finishes throughout. Stainless appliances in kitchen. Patio off family room w/ outdoor kitchen/grill. Master suite w/ huge closet, study and luxurious master bath w/ double steam shower. Large backyard. Solar panels. Finished and insulated garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

R. Brendan Leary

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #00640599 Listed on: 11/05/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristen Nowack

Redfin License #01411802

Redfin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,878

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R110

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,952 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Steam Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Thermostat
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 189-43-018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,878

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 60
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 846.88
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2952
  • Barclay Horizontal: 15
  • Barclays Page: 39
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 831
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 39
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 72
  • Map Top Coordinate: G
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 15
  • Thomas Bros Page: 831
  • Thomas Brothers: G1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Zoning Description: R110
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Insert, Gas Log, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2952
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Attic, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Steam Shower

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 189-43-018
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 811.31
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12218.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 12218.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 12218.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12218.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Skylight Tube(s), Thermostat Controller, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2012
Closed on
Dec 13, 2012
Sold by
Karpas Peter J and Karpas Beth A
Bought by
Karpas Peter and Karpas Beth
Seller's Agent
R. Brendan Leary
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Kristen Nowack
Redfin
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
4.38%
Current Estimated Value
$5,554,575

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,054,575
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.67%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$702,014
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,934,075

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2012
Closed on
Nov 26, 2012
Sold by
Lucovsky Mark Howard and Lucovsky Cynthia Ann
Bought by
Karpas Peter J and Karpas Beth A
Seller's Agent
R. Brendan Leary
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Kristen Nowack
Redfin
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
4.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$702,014
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,934,075

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2011
Sold by
Mathews Peter B and Mathews Cherylan W
Bought by
Lucovsky Mark Howard and Lucovsky Cynthia Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 1996
Sold by
Richards Timothy C and Richards Deborah A
Bought by
Mathews Peter B and Mathews Cherylan W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
7.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1994
Sold by
Richards Vera H
Bought by
Richards Timothy C and Richards Deborah A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,825
Interest Rate
8.91%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Karpas Peter -- Old Republic Title Company
Karpas Peter J $2,500,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lucovsky Mark Howard $2,099,750 Chicago Title Company
Mathews Peter B $515,000 Old Republic Title Company
Richards Timothy C $423,000 Santa Clara Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Karpas Peter J $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mathews Peter B $375,000
Previous Owner Mathews Peter B $250,000
Previous Owner Mathews Peter B $572,500
Previous Owner Mathews Peter B $20,000
Previous Owner Mathews Peter B $581,250
Previous Owner Mathews Peter B $446,500
Previous Owner Mathews Peter B $412,000
Previous Owner Richards Timothy C $375,825
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/14/2012 12/14/12 Sold $2,500,000 +4.4% $847 / Sq Ft
11/12/2012 11/12/12 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2012 11/05/12 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $811 / 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
2024 $35,878 $3,018,198 $1,841,102 $1,177,096
2023 $35,366 $2,959,018 $1,805,002 $1,154,016
2022 $35,026 $2,900,999 $1,769,610 $1,131,389
2021 $35,196 $2,844,117 $1,734,912 $1,109,205
2020 $35,457 $2,814,955 $1,717,123 $1,097,832
2019 $33,728 $2,759,760 $1,683,454 $1,076,306
2018 $33,332 $2,705,648 $1,650,446 $1,055,202
2017 $32,044 $2,652,597 $1,618,085 $1,034,512
2016 $31,292 $2,600,586 $1,586,358 $1,014,228
2015 $30,806 $2,561,524 $1,562,530 $998,994
2014 $30,540 $2,511,349 $1,531,923 $979,426
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    R. Brendan Leary

    Sereno Group

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Kristen Nowack

    Redfin

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81240049

MLSListings

APN: 189-43-018

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94024

875 Riverside Dr, Los Altos, CA

This home is located at 875 Riverside Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024 since 05 November 2012 and is currently estimated at $5,554,575, approximately $1,881 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 875 Riverside Dr is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Springer Elementary School, Georgina P. Blach Junior High School, and Los Altos High School.

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