NOT LISTED FOR SALE

978 La Mesa Terrace Unit E Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Sunnyvale Area

Estimated Value: $1,385,581

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,120 Sq Ft
$654/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 13, 2026

Last sale price $1,403,000 $662 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,783 / mo

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Skyline View
  • Sauna
  • Sunnyvale Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Cannery Park

About This Home

As of March 2026

Stunning three-story townhome in a serene, park-like community, just a short stroll from parks, top-rated schools, and less than a mile from downtown Sunnyvale, which is your Caltrain connection and features a weekly farmers market. With its warm and inviting open floor plan, this home showcases solid oak wood floors, high ceilings with recessed lighting, bay window with seating and abundant natural light streaming through dual-pane windows/multiple skylights. Modern comforts include heat/AC, a cozy fireplace and laundry room with washer/dryer. A versatile bonus room offers the perfect space for a home office, gym or den. The updated gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring high-end stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, ample cabinetry, breakfast bar and a sunny dining area. Two large bedroom suites include luxurious spa-like en-suite bathrooms and large closets. Additional features include a two-car garage, relaxing private patio with extra storage and access to a relaxing community pool and spa. Perfectly located near popular dining, shopping, parks, and major tech giants such as LinkedIn, Meta, Google, and Apple, this home also offers easy access to Highway 101, 237 and Central Expressway. Do not miss your chance to own this towering stunner. It will go FAST!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Renna Shee

Keller Williams Thrive License #01906557 Listed on: 02/05/2026

Keller Williams Thrive

Last Buyer's Agent

Victoria Rock

Intero Real Estate Services License #01394682

Intero Real Estate Services
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Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 823 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $753 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,120 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skyline Views
  • Monitored

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 165-24-205

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, common area gas, exterior painting, garbage, insurance - common area, insurance - earthquake, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - exterior, pool spa or tennis, roof, water / sewer
  • Gardens Of Sunnyvale Association
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Sauna

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

823 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$753 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2120
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Zoning Description: MIPD
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2120
  • Stories: 3
  • Security: Video / Audio System
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Community Facility, Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, On Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 753
  • HOA Amenities: Community Pool, Garden / Greenbelt / Trails, Sauna / Spa / Hot Tub
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Earthquake, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Exterior, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Roof, Water / Sewer
  • H O A Name Text: Gardens of Sunnyvale
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, High Ceiling, Skylight

Schools

  • High School: 258

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 165-24-205
  • Lot Acres: 0.0189
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 822.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 822.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Fremont Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Vargas Elementary
  • High School Text: Homestead High
  • Middle School Text: Sunnyvale Middle

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2026
Closed on
Mar 11, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Renna Shee
Keller Williams Thrive
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Rock
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,388,000
Sold Price
$1,403,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
1.08%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$1,385,581

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$17,419
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.74%
Original Mortgage
$1,122,400
Outstanding Balance
$1,118,759
Interest Rate
5.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$266,822

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,220,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$446,400
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$446,400
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,000
Interest Rate
6.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,403,000 Cornerstone Title Company
$1,525,000 Lawyers Title Company
$570,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- None Available
$28,000 --
$558,000 Stewart Title Of California
-- Orange Coast Title Co
$305,000 Santa Clara Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,122,400
Previous Owner $316,000
Previous Owner $1,220,000
Previous Owner $370,000
Previous Owner $564,500
Previous Owner $127,100
Previous Owner $446,400
Previous Owner $264,000
Previous Owner $265,000
Previous Owner $266,000
Previous Owner $284,000
Previous Owner $284,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/13/2026 03/13/26 Sold $1,403,000 +1.1% $662 / Sq Ft
02/27/2026 02/27/26 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2026 02/05/26 For Sale $1,388,000 -- $655 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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
2026 $17,150 $1,402,999 $701,400 $701,599
2025 $17,205 $1,450,000 $725,000 $725,000
2024 $17,205 $1,480,000 $740,000 $740,000
2023 $17,205 $1,345,000 $672,500 $672,500
2022 $16,280 $1,380,000 $690,000 $690,000
2021 $16,328 $1,603,046 $801,523 $801,523
2020 $18,840 $1,586,610 $793,305 $793,305
2019 $18,414 $1,555,500 $777,750 $777,750
2018 $18,046 $1,525,000 $762,500 $762,500
2017 $7,432 $616,884 $308,442 $308,442
2016 $7,142 $604,790 $302,395 $302,395
2015 $7,182 $595,706 $297,853 $297,853
2014 $7,041 $584,038 $292,019 $292,019
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82033841

MLSListings

APN: 165-24-205

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