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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,001 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 days ago
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Charming, country style cottage on a desirable & quiet street near downtown Los Altos. The manicured front yard leads you to the covered front porch & gated pavered driveway. Gather in the large living room with a brick fireplace & bench seating that view the front yard or relax in the separate family room with vaulted ceiling & oversize skylight that ensures natural lighting throughout. Be creative in the open kitchen with Shaker style cabinets & stainless appliances. Generous size guest bedrooms on the main level with ample closet space,and guest bathroom with custom shower stall plus glass door that open to the porch & backyard. Primary bedroom suite with wood slat high ceiling, shower over tub & bonus cedar lined, attic closet. Private pavered backyard with portable dry sauna, spa and swimming pool with swim jets and automatic pool cover. Additional features include central vacuum, hardwood floors throughout, central heating & air conditioning, solar tubes to heat pool & spa, wainscoting and an enclosed screen porch with wood floors, ideal for lazy day lounging. Convenient to schools, shopping, expressway and freeway access. This home has been beautifully maintained and loved by this family for the last 30 years and now ready for new owners to create their own fond memories.

Full Property Details for 553 San Luis Ave

General

  • Price: $3,375,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML81990496
  • Updated: 1/17/2025
  • Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Built-in Vacuum, High Ceiling , Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling , Walk-In Closet
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor, Outside Access, Primary - Oversized Tub, 1 Shower over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Stone Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Built-In Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Pool - Cover, Pool - In Ground, Pool / Spa Combo, Spa - Solar, Steam Room or Sauna
  • Extras: Not Applicable
  • Security/Safety: Secured Garage / Parking

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Gate, Enclosed, Gate / Door Opener, Guest/Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Location

  • Area: South of El Monte
  • County: Santa Clara
  • Cross Streets: Clarke Avenue

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan, Central AC
  • Heating Type: Central Air (Forced Air)

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Telecomm.: Cable TV
  • Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Construction: Detached, Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation: Crawlspace
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Square Feet: 2,001
  • Year Built: 1925

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.2025
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8820
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,820
  • Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Fenced, Porch - Enclosed
  • Zoning: R110
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced Back, Partial Fencing

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Listed by Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Royce H. Cablayan

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  • Royce H. Cablayan

    Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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Schools serving 553 San Luis Ave

School Districts:Mountain View-Los Altos Union High, Los Altos Elementary School District
RatingNameGradesDistance
9
Covington Elementary School
205 Covington Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024
K-60.4 mi
8
Georgina P. Blach Intermediate School
1120 Covington Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024
7-81.3 mi
9
Los Altos High School
201 Almond Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
9-120.9 mi
Disclaimer: School ratings provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are on a scale of 1-10. Learn more about GreatSchools ratings. School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 553 San Luis Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
1/15/2025
Listed
$3,375,000
523.84%
MLS
10/21/1994
Sold
$541,000
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Tax History for 553 San Luis Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$12,016
-2%
$901,340
2%
2023
$12,242
-8%
$883,668
2%
2022
$13,318
13%
$866,342
2%
2021
$11,749
—
$849,356
1%
2020
$11,803
3%
$840,648
2%
2019
$11,511
2%
$824,166
2%
2018
$11,271
3%
$808,007
2%
2017
$10,919
3%
$792,165
2%
2016
$10,609
2%
$776,634
2%
2015
$10,428
2%
$764,969
2%
2014
$10,257
—
$749,985
—
2013
$10,260
—
$746,596
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Listed by Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Royce H. Cablayan

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553 San Luis Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024 (MLS# ML81990496) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 553 San Luis Ave is currently listed for $3,375,000 and was received on January 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 553 San Luis Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Los Altos? You can browse all Los Altos real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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