Welcome home to a highly desirable location in beautiful North Los Altos on a quiet street. This amazing and unique home containing soaring two story ceilings has been in the same family for over 52+ years. Fantastic location within walking distance of The Village of Los Altos, plus a beautiful creekside setting with peaceful views of the surrounding mature foliage providing a restful and relaxing environment year round. Containing three bedrooms, two offices ideal for working from home, two full baths, formal living, formal dining room, a lower level family room, plus an inviting loft which helps to complete the overall appeal of this spectacular home. With approximately 2,936 sqft of living space on a 11,704 sq ft lot, this property also offers a detached two car detached garage. Exceptional Los Altos Schools including Gardner Bullis Elementary, Egan Junior High School and Los Altos High. Close to schools and also close to the commute routes of highways 280 and 101, this home offers many great amenities throughout such as oak hardwood flooring, skylights, spacious outdoor entertaining areas overlooking mature trees and a bucolic setting.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1965
Stories: 3
Living Area: 2,936 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Office Phone: (650) 947-2900
Listing Agent: Marc Roos
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior: Loft, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: Trees/Woods
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 2 spaces
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Guest, Gated, Off Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.27 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Cooling: None
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School, Public District Grades 7-8
Gardner Bullis Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-6
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Cross Street: Blue Oak/Alta Vista
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $3,995,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,361/SqFt
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This property is $45K more than the Median Sold Price and $272/SqFt less than other homes in Los Altos, CA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: CRMLS
MLS Number: #ML81964825
Listing Office:
Office Name: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Office Phone: (650) 947-2900
Listing Agent: Marc Roos
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
8
/10
Gardner Bullis Elementary School
25890 W Fremont Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.56 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
Middle School
8
/10
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
100 W Portola Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.68 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Gardner Bullis Elementary School
25890 W Fremont Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.56 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Santa Rita Elementary School
700 Los Altos Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.44 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
7
/10
Almond Elementary School
550 Almond Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.28 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
100 W Portola Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.68 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Bullis Charter
102 W Portola Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.78 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
8
/10
Terman Middle School
655 Arastradero Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.01 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Los Altos High School
201 Almond Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.84 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
9
/10
Henry M. Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.01 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
8
/10
Mountain View High School
3535 Truman Ave
Distance between this listing and this school3.62 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $122,541. Typical income of Los Altos, CA residents is $200k+ annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 488 Yerba Buena Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 488 Yerba Buena Ave property is $3,995,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 488 Yerba Buena Ave is a house located in Los Altos, California, 94022.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 488 Yerba Buena Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 488 Yerba Buena Ave are: Gardner Bullis Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Ardis G. Egan Junior High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 488 Yerba Buena Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 488 Yerba Buena Ave is 2,936 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 488 Yerba Buena Ave is 1965.
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This home is located at 488 Yerba Buena Ave in Los Altos, CA and zip code 94022 in the North Los Altos neighborhood. This 2,936 square foot home, which was built in 1965, sits on a 0.27 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 08, 2024 and is currently priced at $3,995,000.
While more than 23 listings in Los Altos, CA in May 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 6 listings sold at asking price, and more than 8 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Los Altos, CA between April 2024 and May 2024 increased by 24.4%. While the average time on the market in May 2024 was 11 days, the median list price was $3,950,000.
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Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. The data contained herein is copyrighted by CRMLS and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. 
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