NOT LISTED FOR SALE

898 University Ave Los Altos, CA 94024

Loyola Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,027,000 - $5,417,118

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,487 Sq Ft
$1,862/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 07, 2012

Last sale price $1,920,000 $772 Per Sq Ft

Est. 141% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,568/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Loyola Elementary School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of August 2012

Beautiful Home with Courtyard Entry. Remodeled Kitchen with Granite Counters, High End Appliances and Casual Dining, Living and Dining Room with Vaulted Ceiling, Cozy Family/Media Room with Projection System. Beautiful Landscaping with Majestic Oak Tree, Fenced Back Yard with Spacious New Deck, Pool & Charming Tiki Hut. Easy Living close to Downtown, Schools, Shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jean-Luc Laminette

Intero Real Estate Services License #01847917 Listed on: 06/21/2012

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Webster

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01363002

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,864

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1E1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,487 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Passive Solar Power System

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa
  • Solar Heated Pool
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 336-44-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,864

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 38
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 772.01
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2487
  • Barclay Horizontal: 14
  • 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: E
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 14
  • Thomas Bros Page: 831
  • Thomas Brothers: E1
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Zoning Description: R1E1
  • 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: Dining Area in Living Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2487
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Den / Study / Office
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier, Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Spa / Hot Tub, In Ground Concrete, Pool - Sweep, Heated - Solar, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Gazebo, Enclosed Porch, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Deck, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 336-44-005
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 717.73
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10170.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 10170.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 10170.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10170.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Passive Solar

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

Closed on
Feb 9, 2018
Sold by
Saif Irfan
Bought by
Ahmed Saif Irfan Idris and Ahmed Saif Shaila
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$4,631,030

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2012
Closed on
Jul 14, 2012
Sold by
Godfrey Wayne R and Godfrey Gigi Gina
Bought by
Saif Irfan and Saif Shaila A
Seller's Agent
Jean-Luc Laminette
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Beth Webster
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,785,000
Sold Price
$1,920,000
Premium/Discount to List
$135,000
7.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.26%
Original Mortgage
$1,536,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2007
Sold by
Das Sanjay and Varma Ritu
Bought by
Godfrey Wayne R and Godfrey Gigi Gina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,337,250
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2003
Sold by
Acers Stephen O and Acers Gerri Ann
Bought by
Das Sanjay and Varma Ritu

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$843,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Ahmed Saif Irfan Idris -- None Available
Saif Irfan $1,920,000 Chicago Title
Godfrey Wayne R $1,783,000 First American Title Company
Das Sanjay $1,265,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Saif Lrfan Idris $1,298,900
Closed Saif Irfan $1,536,000
Previous Owner Godfrey Wayne R $1,237,500
Previous Owner Godfrey Wayne R $1,337,250
Previous Owner Das Sanjay $843,000
Previous Owner Das Sanjay $843,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2012 08/07/12 Sold $1,920,000 +7.6% $772 / Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2012 06/21/12 For Sale $1,785,000 -- $718 / 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 $30,864 $2,582,971 $1,738,481 $844,490
2023 $28,228 $2,311,272 $1,704,394 $606,878
2022 $27,717 $2,227,964 $1,670,975 $556,989
2021 $27,615 $2,184,279 $1,638,211 $546,068
2020 $27,751 $2,161,883 $1,621,414 $540,469
2019 $26,556 $2,119,494 $1,589,622 $529,872
2018 $25,995 $2,077,936 $1,558,453 $519,483
2017 $24,983 $2,037,194 $1,527,896 $509,298
2016 $24,661 $1,997,250 $1,497,938 $499,312
2015 $24,761 $1,967,250 $1,475,438 $491,812
2014 $24,036 $1,928,716 $1,446,537 $482,179
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jean-Luc Laminette

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jean-Luc Laminette

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (650) 833-9336

    30 Total Sales

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  • Beth Webster

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Beth Webster

    Sereno Group

    (650) 279-3303

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Beth Webster
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81223362

MLSListings

APN: 336-44-005

California Santa Clara County Los Altos 94024 Loyola

898 University Ave, Los Altos, CA

This home is located at 898 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024 since 21 June 2012 and is currently estimated at $4,631,030, approximately $1,862 per square foot. This property was built in 1974. 898 University Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Loyola Elementary School, Georgina P. Blach Junior High School, and Los Altos High School.

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