NOT LISTED FOR SALE

980 Hester Creek Rd Los Gatos, CA 95033

Estimated Value: $1,946,000 - $2,763,275

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,413 Sq Ft
$710/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 22, 2013

Last sale price $1,400,000 $410 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,681/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Black Bottom Pool
  • Deck
  • Loma Prieta Elementary School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2013

Entertainers paradise! Unique custom hm, walls of windows & stunning views from every room, Monterey Bay/ocean, mountain ridges/valleys. Contemporary styling, open flr plan, artistic features inc fir trim/cabinetry throughout, shoji screens, hardwood flrs. Huge luxury master with den area. ~21acres, abundant useable land, deck, pool, formal landscaping, woodland & lg sunny meadow. Room for horses.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Smith

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01310611 Listed on: 01/14/2013

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Rebecca Smith

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01310611 Listed on: 01/14/2013

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,822

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as SU

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Canyon
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,413 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Black Bottom Pool
  • Deck

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 097-231-047

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,822

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 23
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 410.20
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3413
  • Barclay Horizontal: 79
  • Barclays Page: 29
  • Map Book Page: 933
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 29
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 42
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 79
  • Thomas Bros Page: 933
  • Thomas Brothers: D6
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Zoning Description: SU
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 3413
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Pool Description: In Ground Concrete, Pool - Black Bottom, Heated - Gas, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Tile, Composition
  • View: Bay, Mountains, Canyon, Ocean, City Lights
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Tennis Court(s) - Possible, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Deck
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, RV/Boat Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating System: Gas - Propane, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Middle School: C. T. English Middle
  • Middle School: 126

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 097-231-047
  • Lot Location: Cul-de-Sac
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 439.20
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 932619.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 932619.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 932619.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 932619.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High
  • Middle School Text: C. T. English Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2013
Closed on
Mar 19, 2013
Sold by
Rexach Michael and Stark Joanna
Bought by
Rexach Michael and Stark Joanna
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Smith
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Smith
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-6.6%
Current Estimated Value
$2,207,671

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$807,671
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.52%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$708,926
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,713,893

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2012
Sold by
Govin Horst
Bought by
Ghosh Sudeshna

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2012
Sold by
Govin Horst and Ghosh Sudeshna
Bought by
Govin Horst and Ghosh Sudeshna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$623,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2006
Sold by
Henry Michael L and Henry Mareth V
Bought by
Govin Horst and Ghosh Sudeshna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,324,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2005
Sold by
Michaelis Michael and Michaelis Diane
Bought by
Henry Michael L and Henry Mareth V

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2004
Sold by
Henry Michael L and Henry Mareth V
Bought by
Henry Michael L and Henry Mareth V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1997
Sold by
Henry Michael L and Henry Mareth V
Bought by
Henry Michael L and Henry Mareth V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.33%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 1997
Sold by
Henry Michael L and Henry Mareth V
Bought by
Henry Michael L and Henry Mareth V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.33%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1996
Sold by
Henry Michael L and Henry Mareth V
Bought by
Henry Michael L and Henry Mareth V
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
Rexach Michael -- Old Republic Title Company
Rexach Michael $1,400,000 Old Republic Title Company
Ghosh Sudeshna -- Chicago Title Company
Govin Horst -- Chicago Title Company
Govin Horst $1,655,000 Multiple
Henry Michael L -- First American Title Ins Co
Henry Michael L -- North American Title Co
Henry Michael L -- --
Henry Michael L -- --
Henry Michael L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rexach Michael $250,000
Open Rexach Michael $1,000,000
Previous Owner Govin Horst $623,000
Previous Owner Govin Horst $995,000
Previous Owner Govin Horst $999,999
Previous Owner Govin Horst $1,352,000
Previous Owner Govin Horst $1,324,000
Previous Owner Henry Michael L $232,000
Previous Owner Henry Michael L $50,000
Previous Owner Henry Michael L $344,250
Closed Henry Michael L $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/22/2013 03/22/13 Sold $1,400,000 -6.6% $410 / Sq Ft
01/26/2013 01/26/13 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2013 01/14/13 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $439 / 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 $19,822 $1,724,000 $1,034,400 $689,600
2023 $19,434 $1,657,055 $994,233 $662,822
2022 $18,764 $1,624,565 $974,739 $649,826
2021 $18,355 $1,592,710 $955,626 $637,084
2020 $18,352 $1,576,379 $945,827 $630,552
2019 $17,683 $1,545,470 $927,282 $618,188
2018 $17,441 $1,515,166 $909,100 $606,066
2017 $16,899 $1,485,457 $891,274 $594,183
2016 $16,597 $1,456,330 $873,798 $582,532
2015 $16,293 $1,434,455 $860,673 $573,782
2014 $15,978 $1,406,356 $843,814 $562,542
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rebecca Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Rebecca Smith

    Sereno Group

    (408) 335-1400

    96 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81301170

MLSListings

APN: 097-231-47-000

California Santa Cruz County Los Gatos 95033

980 Hester Creek Rd, Los Gatos, CA

This home is located at 980 Hester Creek Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033 since 14 January 2013 and is currently estimated at $2,422,819, approximately $709 per square foot. This property was built in 1990. 980 Hester Creek Rd is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Loma Prieta Elementary School, C. T. English Middle School, and Los Gatos High School.

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