With a potential 4th bedroom / 3 bedrooms + office! Perfectly situated on the border of Los Altos within a top-rated school district, this charming home offers easy access to both Downtown Los Altos and Downtown Mountain View.
This delightful residence features an updated kitchen, upgraded electrical panel, fresh interior paint, new flooring, and high ceilings filled with natural light. The roof is only four years old, and the living room ceiling features added insulation for enhanced comfort and energy efficiency. Fully move-in ready, it seamlessly combines comfort and functionality. Enjoy a short walk to Gemello Park, and come home to a quiet, tree-lined street in an excellent neighborhood with friendly neighbors many of whom are tech professionals and professors. The backyard loquat tree bears sweet fruit each summer, adding a refreshing touch of nature to your everyday life. The location is unbeatable, with easy access to major freeways, Caltrain, and top Silicon Valley companies such as Google, Apple, Meta, Intuit, and Nvidia.
Sold for $3,258,888
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$3,258,888
1013 Karen Way, Mountain View, CA 94040
3beds
1,539sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1952
5,965 Square Feet Lot
$3,212,500 Zestimate®
$2,118/sqft
$6,981 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,212,500
$2.96M - $3.50M
$6,981/mo
Zestimate® history
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Quiet tree-lined streetBackyard loquat treeNew flooringFresh interior paintUpgraded electrical panelUpdated kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Claire Liu 02128304 917-755-3777,
Compass 650-462-1111
Bought with:
Maureen Mou, 02110977
BQ Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82025597
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor
Bathroom
- Features: DualFlushToilet, ShowerandTub, SolidSurface, Tile, Tubs2plus, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, Hookups_Gas, Hookups_IceMaker, Skylights
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Gas Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Tub/Sink, Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,539
- Total interior livable area: 1,539 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 5,965 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 17009114
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Mountain View
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Sold | $3,258,888+20.8%$2,118/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82025597 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Pending sale | $2,698,000$1,753/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82025597 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,698,000+3%$1,753/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82025597 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2018 | Sold | $2,620,000+31.1%$1,702/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81704643 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,998,000+24.1%$1,298/sqft |
Source: Deleon Realty #ML81704643 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2014 | Sold | $1,610,000+19.3%$1,046/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,349,000+23.2%$877/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors - Los Altos #81402663 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2013 | Listing removed | $4,700$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2013 | Price change | $4,700-5.1%$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2013 | Price change | $4,950-11.6%$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2013 | Listed for rent | $5,600+5.7%$4/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2012 | Listing removed | $5,300$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2012 | Listed for rent | $5,300$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2008 | Sold | $1,095,000+119%$712/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/1999 | Sold | $500,000$325/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,932 +2.3% | $2,981,108 +2% |
| 2024 | $34,155 +1% | $2,922,656 +2% |
| 2023 | $33,805 +0.3% | $2,865,350 +2% |
| 2022 | $33,717 +12.6% | $2,809,168 +12.2% |
| 2021 | $29,931 -1% | $2,504,000 +0.2% |
| 2020 | $30,233 | $2,500,000 -6.5% |
| 2019 | $30,233 +45.7% | $2,672,400 +54.1% |
| 2018 | $20,749 | $1,734,562 +2% |
| 2017 | $20,749 +4.3% | $1,700,552 +2% |
| 2016 | $19,885 +6.2% | $1,667,209 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $18,721 +37.2% | $1,642,167 +40% |
| 2014 | $13,640 | $1,173,296 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,167,994 +52.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $764,000 -16.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $913,000 +4.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $872,000 -21.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,116,900 +87.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $596,761 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $585,060 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $573,589 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $562,343 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $551,317 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $541,214 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $530,603 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $520,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gemello Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Benjamin Bubb Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 8/10Isaac Newton Graham Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Los Altos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: BenjaminBubbElementary
- Middle: IsaacNewtonGrahamMiddle
- High: LosAltosHigh_1
- District: MountainViewWhisman
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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