Designed by renowned Arcanum Architecture, this home was completed in 2012 on the most sought-after street in Old Los Altos. Exuding a modern farmhouse design, the home features a standing seam metal roof and awning, cabinetry handmade by Mennonites in upstate New York, and eco-friendly features that include owned solar power, EV charging, and synthetic lawn. The open design is fully oriented to the grounds with retractable stacking glass or French doors connecting to wonderful outdoor spaces on three sides. There is a dedicated office, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, plus a large recreation room with patio and staircase to the rear grounds. A detached 1-car garage, with rear alley access, is currently designed as a home gym. Raised vegetable beds, an awning-covered dining terrace, plus built-in barbecue center completes the setting. Plus, this home is just down the street from Shoup Park and blocks to the Village.
Sold for $5,451,000 on 06/14/24
$5,451,000
495 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
4beds
3,113sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2011
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$5,286,600 Zestimate®
$1,751/sqft
$10,964 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,286,600
$4.81M - $5.82M
$10,964/mo
Zestimate® history
Loading...
Owner options
Explore your selling options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 04, 2025 at 02:11am
Listed by:
Kathy Bridgman 01189798 650-868-7677,
Compass 650-941-1111
Bought with:
Bernie Leung, 02002288
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81965575
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, DualFlushToilet, Marble, PrimaryStallShowers, StallShower2plus, Tile, TubinPrimaryBedroom, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, Countertop_Marble, Countertop_Stone, DualFuel, ExhaustFan, IslandwithSink
Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, 2 plus Zones, Individual Room Controls, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Built In Oven, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Video Audio System, Floor Drain, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,113
- Total interior livable area: 3,113 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure, Courtyard, Fire Pit, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Garage, Sheds
- Parcel number: 17515024
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab, Reinforced Concrete
- Roof: Composition, Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Los Altos
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/14/2024 | Sold | $5,451,000+358.1%$1,751/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81965575 | ||
| 9/3/2009 | Sold | $1,190,000$382/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 8/8/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,190,000$382/sqft |
Source: NRT California #80937687 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,528 +204.5% | $5,560,020 +107.9% |
| 2024 | $32,033 +1.3% | $2,674,105 +2% |
| 2023 | $31,636 +1.2% | $2,621,673 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94022
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Gardner Bullis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Ardis G. Egan Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Los Altos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: GardnerBullisElementary
- Middle: ArdisGEganIntermediate
- High: LosAltosHigh_1
- District: LosAltosElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$5,286,600
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$5,286,600