$5,500,000
SOLD MAY 23, 2023

90 Marvin Ave Los Altos, CA 94022

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,587 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$2,126 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Covington Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2023

Located on the highly desirable Marvin Avenue in coveted North Los Altos with a North facing front door & South facing backyard. This charming, remodeled home has been expanded over the years & offers many fine details and amenities. The property is a very short walk to great dining, shopping and the farmers market plus close proximity to both Covington Elementary and Los Altos High School. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2,5 baths, separate office, a spacious living room, a remodeled chefs kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite slab counters, professional grade stainless appliances, walk-in pantry, a large dining area plus a spacious and open family room with vaulted ceilings and direct access to the rear gardens and patio. Quiet location with a vineyard, extensive gardens, mature trees, custom designed chicken coop, expansive patio area and a private large rear yard. Completing the appeal is the separate one bedroom, one bath guest house with living room featuring vaulted ceilings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marc Roos

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01128822 Listed on: 04/19/2023

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

nicholas french

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01350085

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $65,520

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,587 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Entertainment System
  • Wired For Sound
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Monitored
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed

Additional Homes

  • 428 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 170-40-031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$65,520

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 84
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 428
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2587
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Island, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2587
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Video / Audio System
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Property Faces: North

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Covington Elementary
  • Middle School: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 130
  • Middle School: 133

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 170-40-031
  • Lot Acres: 0.4394
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 19142.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 19142.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Guest House

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Covington Elementary
  • High School Text: Los Altos High
  • Middle School Text: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2023
Closed on
May 15, 2023
Sold by
Kasso Living Trust
Bought by
March James and Grooms Michelle
Seller's Agent
Marc Roos
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
nicholas french
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$5,995,000
Sold Price
$5,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$495,000
-8.26%
Views
54
Current Estimated Value
$6,273,428

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$773,428
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2021
Sold by
Kasso Christopher and Kasso Suzanne
Bought by
Kasso Christopher and Kasso Suzanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2020
Sold by
Kasso Christopher and Kasso Suzanne
Bought by
Kasso Christopher and Kasso Suzanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2017
Sold by
Kasso Christopher S and Kasso Suzanne M
Bought by
Kasso Christopher and Kasso Suzanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2000
Sold by
Clousing Lawrence M and Clousing Sharon A
Bought by
Kasso Christopher S and Kasso Suzanne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
8.22%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1997
Sold by
Clousing Lawrence A & Clousing Tru and Russell B
Bought by
Clousing Lawrence Moulton and Clousing Sharon A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 1997
Sold by
Clousing Lawrence M and Clousing Russell B
Bought by
Clousing Lawrence Moulton and Clousing Sharon A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $5,500,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Servicelink
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Servicelink
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Mortgage Connect
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Mortgage Connect
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- First American Title Guarant
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $548,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $550,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $558,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $565,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $591,800 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $640,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $642,650 Unknown
Previous Owner $645,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $650,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $650,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $650,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $140,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2023 05/23/23 Sold $5,500,000 -8.3% $2,126 / Sq Ft
05/11/2023 05/11/23 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2023 04/19/23 For Sale $5,995,000 -- $2,317 / 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 $65,520 $5,610,000 $4,794,000 $816,000
2023 $44,077 $3,693,251 $3,323,936 $369,315
2022 $43,921 $3,620,835 $3,258,761 $362,074
2021 $43,783 $3,549,839 $3,194,864 $354,975
2020 $44,017 $3,513,441 $3,162,105 $351,336
2019 $42,035 $3,444,551 $3,100,103 $344,448
2018 $41,391 $3,377,012 $3,039,317 $337,695
2017 $39,718 $3,310,797 $2,979,723 $331,074
2016 $38,789 $3,245,881 $2,921,298 $324,583
2015 $38,272 $3,197,126 $2,877,418 $319,708
2014 $31,122 $2,555,300 $2,299,800 $255,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81925229

MLSListings

APN: 170-40-031