Welcome to this original owner home, built by Leep Homes in 1963 and still in the same family. Features encompass a formal entry, a step-down living room with a double-sided fireplace, a separate dining room with a bay window and trey ceiling. Country kitchen with oak cabinets, tile counters, a gas cooktop, built-in oven and microwave. Amenities include a breakfast nook & open family room. The home boasts freshly refinished hardwood floors & freshly painted interior. The spacious bedrooms include a large primary suite with French doors to the exterior, a walk-in closet, updated bathroom with tiled surfaces. The hall bathroom has been remodeled. Enjoy recessed lighting & crown molding throughout. Double-pane windows, French doors, & plantation shutters . The finished garage has storage and pull-down stairs to a loft area. The home has central forced air heating & air-conditioning. The private backyard features decking for entertaining , bench seating, landscape lighting & mature landscaping, There's a cozy front porch and mountain views. The property is served by Alta Vista Elementary, Union Middle, and Blue Ribbon Award-winning Leigh High School. Centrally located & short stroll to Howes Playlot Park, Starbucks, The Cantina Restaurant, and Safeway. Close commute location.
Sold for $2,570,000
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$2,570,000
227 Howes Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032
4beds
1,918sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1963
6,500 Square Feet Lot
$2,569,800 Zestimate®
$1,340/sqft
$6,180 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,569,800
$2.39M - $2.78M
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Double-sided fireplaceMature landscapingCozy front porchMountain viewsFreshly painted interiorCrown molding throughoutBreakfast nook
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Listed by:
William Lister 01179611 408-892-9300,
Coldwell Banker Realty 408-355-1500,
Mike Wenstrand 02068355 408-387-3885,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Greg Simpson, 01449209
KW Bay Area Estates
Joseph Karakas, 02144014
KW Bay Area Estates
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82046603
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, Tile, Tub, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastNook, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Built In Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,918
- Total interior livable area: 1,918 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Bathroom Features, Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 6,500 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 52743013
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Los Gatos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,340/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $120,827
- Annual tax amount: $2,337
- Date on market: 5/26/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Sold | $2,570,000+4.9%$1,340/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82046603 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Pending sale | $2,450,000$1,277/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,450,000$1,277/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82046603 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,337 +1.7% | $120,827 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,297 +1.2% | $118,459 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,269 +1% | $116,137 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,247 +2.8% | $113,861 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,185 +2.7% | $111,630 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,127 | $110,487 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,127 +5.8% | $108,322 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,011 | $106,199 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,011 +2.6% | $104,118 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,961 +10.3% | $102,077 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,778 +3.8% | $100,545 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,713 | $98,577 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $98,132 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $96,209 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $94,324 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,620 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $93,844 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $92,005 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $90,202 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $88,434 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $86,701 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $85,002 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $83,445 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,810 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $80,207 |
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Neighborhood: 95032
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Alta Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Union Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Leigh High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: UnionMiddle
- High: LeighHigh
- District: UnionElementary
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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- Santa Clara County
- Los Gatos
- 95032
- 227 Howes Dr
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