NOT LISTED FOR SALE

897 Highlands Cir Los Altos, CA 94024

South Los Altos Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,457,000 - $4,057,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,517 Sq Ft
$2,428/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 18, 2018

Last sale price $2,300,000 $1,516 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,076/month

Highlights

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Montclaire Elementary School Rated A
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of January 2018

The Highlands, in Los Altos with distinguished Cupertino schools. This one story open floor plan offers high ceilings in family room and has 4 Bedrooms and 2 baths. The master bedroom has a zen den attached off the master. There is lots of natural light with a cozy fireplace and warm hardwood floors throughout, with tiled kitchen & bathrooms floors. Location is everything and it's just minutes to schools & Downtown Los Altos, close access to a side entrance to Rancho San Antonio, which offers about 4,000 acres of nature and open space. The backyard is perfect for outdoor living, there is an abundance of mature trees and landscaping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Velasco

Intero Real Estate Services License #01309200 Listed on: 01/18/2018

Intero Real Estate Services

Co-Listed By

Lex Orosco

Intero Real Estate Services License #01930420

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Velasco

Intero Real Estate Services License #01309200 Listed on: 01/18/2018

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,590

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as R110

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,517 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 342-11-146

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,590

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 52
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1517
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Zoning Description: R110
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Living Sq Ft: 1517
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillars / Posts / Piers
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School: Montclaire Elementary
  • Middle School: Cupertino Middle
  • High School: Homestead High
  • High School: 258
  • Elementary School: 90
  • Middle School: 70

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 342-11-146
  • Lot Acres: 0.2944
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12825.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12825.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Montclaire Elementary
  • High School Text: Homestead High
  • Middle School Text: Cupertino Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2021
Sold by
Sun Clifford and Sun Kristy
Bought by
Sun Clifford and Sun Kristy
Current Estimated Value
$3,683,195

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2018
Closed on
Jan 8, 2018
Sold by
Keppler Johannes and Keppler Sonja H
Bought by
Sun Clifford and Sun Kristy
Seller's Agent
Joe Velasco
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Joe Velasco
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$2,300,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.16%
Original Mortgage
$1,495,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2017
Closed on
Sep 11, 2017
Sold by
Begole James M A and Begole Florence H
Bought by
Keppler Johannes and Keppler Sonja H
Seller's Agent
Andy Wong
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Joan Ulibarri
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,098,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$98,000
-4.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
52.73%
Original Mortgage
$1,560,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2011
Sold by
Begole James M and Begole Florence H
Bought by
Begole James M A and Begole Florence H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,750
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2009
Sold by
Carleton Claudia B and Carleton Peter S
Bought by
Begole James M and Begole Florence H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Interest Rate
4.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Sun Clifford -- None Available
Sun Clifford $2,300,000 North American Title Co Inc
Keppler Johannes $2,000,000 Lawyers Title Company
Begole James M A -- Fidelity National Title Co
Begole James M $1,150,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sun Clifford $1,495,000
Previous Owner Keppler Johannes $1,560,000
Previous Owner Begole James M A $729,750
Previous Owner Begole James M $920,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/18/2018 01/18/18 Sold $2,300,000 0.0% $1,516 / Sq Ft
01/18/2018 01/18/18 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2018 01/18/18 For Sale $2,300,000 +15.0% $1,516 / Sq Ft
09/19/2017 09/19/17 Sold $2,000,000 -4.7% $978 / Sq Ft
08/23/2017 08/23/17 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2017 08/15/17 For Sale $2,098,000 -- $1,026 / 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 $30,590 $2,617,002 $2,389,439 $227,563
2024 $30,590 $2,565,689 $2,342,588 $223,101
2023 $30,435 $2,515,382 $2,296,655 $218,727
2022 $30,040 $2,466,062 $2,251,623 $214,439
2021 $29,775 $2,417,709 $2,207,474 $210,235
2020 $29,403 $2,392,920 $2,184,840 $208,080
2019 $28,983 $2,346,000 $2,142,000 $204,000
2018 $24,806 $2,000,000 $1,700,000 $300,000
2017 $16,555 $1,276,012 $893,210 $382,802
2016 $15,849 $1,250,994 $875,697 $375,297
2015 $15,807 $1,232,204 $862,544 $369,660
2014 $15,374 $1,208,067 $845,648 $362,419
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Joe Velasco

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • L

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Lex Orosco

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Andy Wong

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Joan Ulibarri

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81689424

MLSListings

APN: 342-11-146

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94024 South Los Altos

897 Highlands Cir, Los Altos, CA

This home is located at 897 Highlands Cir, Los Altos, CA 94024 since 18 January 2018 and is currently estimated at $3,683,195, approximately $2,427 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 897 Highlands Cir is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Montclaire Elementary School, Cupertino Middle School, and Homestead High School.

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